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Mongolia Safe and Responsible Travel

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The Intrepid Foundation provides travellers with an opportunity to give something back to the many wonderful communities we travel to. By donating to The Intrepid Foundation you can make a difference in local communities - in health care, education, human rights, child welfare and the protection of wildlife and the environment.

In Mongolia, The Intrepid Foundation proudly supports:
Lotus Children’s Centre

Lotus Children’s Centre

Providing much-needed shelter, education, food and health care to many homeless and orphaned Mongolian children, this centre, which is located just outside of Ulaanbaatar, receives no government funding and relies solely on grants and donations to continue providing this essential service.

Image supplied by Lotus Children’s Centre.

To learn more or donate, go to: www.theintrepidfoundation.org


Responsible Travel Tips

Local customs
 
The Mongolian Stock Exchange is the smallest in the capitalist world
 

Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, local cultures, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.

Top responsible travel tips for Mongolia


  1. Be considerate of Mongolia’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
  2. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
  3. Before entering a place of worship, ask permission, remove your shoes and cover your shoulders with a jacket or wrap.
  4. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
  5. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
  6. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
  7. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
  8. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
  9. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
  10. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
  11. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
  12. Be respectful of monks, this includes refraining from taking photos of them. Women should also avoid touching or handing items directly to monks.

Health and Safety

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?
Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
From New Zealand?
Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From the US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From the UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/

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Mongolia at a glance

  • 10
  • Ulaanbaatar (population 1.2 million)
  • 3 million
  • Mongolian
  • MNT
  • (GMT+08:00) Irkutsk, Ulaan Bataar
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type E (French 2-pin, female earth)
  • +976

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