Suhe Bator - a town by the Russian border.

The main roads in Mongolia are usually dusty tracks worn out by vehicles.

Sometimes the road reminded me a track that has been worn out by tanks or some caterpillar tracks.

Wayside inn, where one can eat something or stay over night.

In Mongolia the total road length is 46 000 km but only 1 000 is covered with asphalt.

Milk sellers.

Horse milk is accessible everywhere, there is also goat, sheep, cow, camel and yak milk.

The national symbol of Mongolia, the Przewalski horse and behind in the background there is a wayside kiosk with article such as pepsi or biscuits.

My camp place near Tsetserleg the capital of Arhangai aimag (region in central Mongolia).

Basalt stones and rocks are the solidified lava from Khorgo volcano . In the background the dark cone it's the volcano.

Interior of the volcano.

From basalt stones people build cone shaped heaps by the shore of the lake Terkhiin Tsagaan.

The lake Terkhiin Tsagaan is situated on the altitude 2060m above level sea. It was created by the stream of lava that blocked a river which then flooded the valley.

In summer time during 6 weeks the amount of rain fall is the same as for the rest of the year. Therefore pastures green and bloom instantly.

A young Mongolian lad leads the lost yak caves to the herd.

Farmers drive their cattle to the green pastures along with the changing season.

At first I thought that the wooden wheels are the remains after passed epoch, but soon I discovered that The Mongols use them in daily life.

Shearing sheep - farmer possesses 500 pieces of cattle including 90 yaks and 40 horses.

Sheared sheep are washed in the lake.

Yak's head.

In Mongolia a horse is the most popular mean of transport. Walking or hiking is something incomprehensible for Mongolians.

The satellite is powered from solar batteries and make possible to watch just one channel.

Interior of yurta - ger.

In yurta men and guest sit always on the left side.

Despite shortage of woodland, the wood is still the main fuel.

Although Mongolia is mainly a Buddhist county it is hard to encounter a Buddhist stupa.

The shelter made of poles is in fact a Buddhist temple. (The construction very well protected my tent against strong wind, I hope that my act was not desecration)

The symbols of friendship with USSR are seen in many places. Here a secondary school in Tsetserleg.

A little Buddhist monastery in Tsetserleg. Designed in the shape of a yurta.

Previously monastery today museum.

A little shop by s street in Tsetserleg.

In harsh Mongolian climate cultivation of vegetables is unprofitable, therefore the main nourishment is meat and dried cheese (sort of curd cheese)

Farmers deliver their products to towns and sell it straight from car boots.

Unlike Western leather saddle, Mongolian saddle is made of wood.

Ticket sellers by the entrance to the main bazaar in Ulaanbaatar. The capital is very polluted city therefore many people wear masks.

In July there is the highest rain fall in the whole year. After strong rain, vendors remove water out of their stalls in the main market in UB.

Main market place in UB.

Main market place in UB.

Main market place in UB.

Main market place in UB.

In the center of the capital Ulaan Baator there are many yurt estates.

Ulaan Baator - houses of the rich, then poor yurts and again block flats, and so on.

The monastery Gandan in Ulaan Baatar, built in 1913. It is one of the most spacious monasteries in Mongolia.

A monk hits a gong to inform about starting prayer in Gandan monastery.

Mongolia's ancient capital, Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan's city, was founded in 1220. the only remains after the capital are the two turtles.

Where once stood the ancient capital, now stands a monetary complex called Erdene Zuu.

The Monetary Erdene Zuu was built in 1586.