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Driven by the passion of discovering Central Asia for more than 20 years, we have been pushing the boundaries of classic tourism on the Silk Road to offer our guests a unique and innovative experience. In direct partnership with mountain communities, we respect the values of ecotourism, which is the driving force for our pioneering and exceptional tours. Find out more here…

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From the beginning Nomad's Land has been making tailor-made travel its specialty because it's your vacation, it's all up to you! All of our vacations are 100% customizable to your dietary requirements, type of vehicles, level of authenticity and countless other factors that goes beyond imagination. Use the trip planner function on our website and give free rein to your travel dream to make your trip to Central Asia unforgettable. Our trip designers will work with you one on one building the tailor-made adventure of your dreams on the Silk Roads.

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While operating in all the countries of Central Asia and beyond, we have chosen to remain an agency on a human scale, because each traveler is unique in our eyes. Based in Bishkek, the green capital of Kyrgyzstan, Nomad’s Land has established a network of trusted partners throughout Central Asia which allows us to carry out your wildest travel plans along the Silk Roads. Discover its magical places.

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The Do's and Don'ts in Mongolia

Mongolia has many amazing traditions, customs and values that are unusual for people brought up and living in other countries. Mongolians themselves do not impose their rules of behavior on guests. But in order not to disappoint the hospitable people, going to Mongolia, it is worth getting acquainted not only with the sights of the country and outline what you should do, but also learn about what you should not do there at all.

Basis Do's and Don'ts:

Carelessly handing over money to another person

According to customs, before handing over the bills, they are straightened by turning the portrait of Genghis Khan (or Sukhe-Bator) outward. The back of the head of the person depicted on the portrait should be turned to the recipient. The money is handed over with the right hand (as a sign of special respect - with both hands on open palms).

It is not acceptable to refuse a meal

Hosts never ask a guest if he will have tea or a treat - he is simply invited to the table. In this case, the guest should not refuse the offer and all the treats put on his plate should eat, so as not to offend the hosts.

Take off the hat

Men in Mongolia enter the premises wearing hats and showing respect. In some homes, the host even specially tips his hat when welcoming guests.

You cannot wear a national costume without a belt

Many tourists, especially first-time visitors to Mongolia, want to try on the local national costumes. Many try to wear only part of the costume, most often ignoring the belt.

However, wearing a traditional robe with the sash open is considered vulgar and indecent by Mongolians.

  • Genghis Khan is revered as a holy man, so any jokes about him are strongly condemned.
  • It is not allowed to cross the road in front of elders, elderly people. This is an insult and disrespect to the elders. It is not allowed to look askew, get angry, poke, swear, take out your bad mood on your father and mother. Offending elders is as much a sin as depriving a living being of life. The elders are to be given seats, the first to be served food, and never to be patted on the shoulder as a farewell or greeting.
  • It is not allowed to come to a guest with empty dishes. It is necessary to put something in the dishes so that happiness from the yurt was not taken away in empty dishes.
  • It is not customary to leave tea leftovers on the bottom of the bowl and to throw leftovers and scraps into the cup.
  • When giving a treat, one should not take it with one hand, as a sign of respect it is customary to take the treat with two hands.
  • It is not customary for Mongols to enter a yurt without asking their hosts. It is not allowed to enter the yurt quietly, inaudibly, looking around. It is necessary to make a voice or cough. In this way the guest makes the hosts realize that he has no hostile intentions.
  • If one person accidentally steps on another person's foot, the guilty party must apologize and shake hands.
  • It is not customary to ask a guest questions, and he should not be in a hurry to give out all the information about himself.
  • It is not acceptable to pay attention to a woman breastfeeding in a public place.
  • It is forbidden to harm, to catch or kill young birds, to cut down young trees near springs, to tear plants and flowers unnecessarily, to throw garbage, to leave overturned turf, garbage, unextinguished fires, etc.

We wish you a pleasant trip to a wonderful country called Mongolia, but do not forget to follow the rules of behavior and respect other people's culture!

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Ak-Cholmok National Game

One of the oldest games of the Kyrgyz. The game can be played anywhere. Boys and girls play together. Players are divided into divisions according to age, and referees are chosen for the game. Each territory has its own name. The finish line is marked. “Ak cholmuk” is a piece of bone (cow bone) polished or painted white.

The judge shows all the players the white pot, then places the players face up and throws the stone to one side and the white pot to the other, so that they do not know which way the white pot is thrown. Both sides are ready to guess where the thrown white pot will land. As soon as they get out of the car, they start running in large numbers to find the white pot. The first player to find it shouts the name of their area and runs to the finish line. The competitors try to take the white pot away from him. He tries to run away, write it down, or pass it to one of his accomplices. If the opponents grab the white pot, they must also run away, shouting the name of their group. The one who brought the white pot to the finish line throws it back. 1 point is scored for the archer who throws the white container once at the finish line. The referee counts the points and determines the results of the game. The referee makes sure that the rules of the game are followed correctly. If players violate the rules, the game is stopped with a “whistle” signal. The player who does not obey the decision of the referee will be removed from the game. At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins. If the score is tied, the side that least disrupts the game wins. When fighting for the white cup, one should try to take only the white cup in the player's hand without pulling or pushing it away from clothing, hands, or feet. The game also falls under the category of competitive games. The game is usually played on a moonlit night. This game is also called “aka desert” (?).