MONGOLIA – ULAANBAATAR
Ghengis Khan and his Mongol armies rose to power at the end of the twelfth century, at a moment when few opposing rulers could put up much resistance to them. The vast Mongol empire he created stretched from China to Europe, across which the Silk Routes functioned as efficient lines of communication as well as trade. Protected under the so-called PaxMongolica, the Routes were particularly safe from raiders or aggressive tribes in this period, and great expeditions, such as the famous journey of Marco Polo in the late thirteenth century, became possible.
TERELI & GENSHIS STATUE.
The Train arrived early morning at Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. Our first visit was to Sukhbaatar Square, the heart of the city, where the statue of Mongolia’s national hero, DamdinSukhbaatar stands tall. Next we visited the imposing statue of Genghis Khan, a rich heritage and indomitable spirit. The journey then leads to beyond the city limits to the vast landscapes of Terelj National Park. Here, amidst rolling hills and rugged terrain, immerse in the history and culture of Mongolia at the TerejiNatiional Museum, in Ulaanbaatar.
