This chapter contains the Understand Mongolia, Mongolia Today, History, Mongolian Way of Life, Naadam, Traditional Gers, Spiritualism in Mongolia, Mongolian Cuisine, Tribal Mongolia, Wild Lands & Wildlife, Trans-Mongolian Railway, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport, Health and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Mongolia guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, culture and food to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

• a guide to the rules of steppe hospitality
• comprehensive info on the annual Naadam Festival
• some dos and don’ts for ger living
• tribal Mongolia revealed

Coverage includes: Understand Mongolia, Mongolia Today, History - from the People of the Sun to the Great Transition, The Mongolian Way of Life, Ingredients For Life, The Forces Of Nature, Steppe Rules, City Slickers, Naadam Basics, Naadam Tickets, Traditional Gers, Ger Structural Integrity, Inside a Ger, Building Your Ger, Spiritualism in Mongolia, Shamanism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Mongolian Cuisine, Culinary Staples & Specialities, Culinary Celebrations, Culinary Habits & Customs, Tribal Mongolia, Tribes in Modern Mongolia, Wild Lands & Wildlife, The Land, Wildlife, Animals, Plants, Environmental Issues, Trans-Mongolian Railway, General Train Information, What to Bring on the Train, Train Classes, Customs & Immigration, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport, Health and Language.