Lonely Planet Mongolia (Country Guide)

Let the adventure begin! Ride a camel across the sun-scorched Gobi, feast by moonlight at the bottomless lake of Uureg Nuur, and experience traditional archery and wrestling at the Naadam Festival. Escape to the ends of the earth in the footsteps of the first Mongol nomads. All you need is a strong pair of boots and this bestselling guidebook.

• Find Your Way - detailed maps and GPS coordinates for hundreds of key sites.

• Connect With The Locals and sleep in a ger, Mongolia's famous felt-tent abode - expanded reviews describe the country's best ger camps.

• Stride Across The Steppes with our inspiring itineraries through the Land of Blue Sky - witness magical monasteries and spectacular ice canyons.

• Talk The Talk - our Language chapter makes communication easy.

• Get Under The Skin of Mongolia with dedicated Culture and History chapters packed with fascinating insights and little-known facts.