Ulaanbaatar: Genghis Khan Statue & Stargazing Tour
ID: GYG1282267-1961293
Categorie:
Land: Mongolië
Duur:
03:00 uren
Beschrijving
Discover the Genghis Khan Statue at sunset and stargaze in the Mongolian steppe. Learn about nomadic constellations and enjoy traditional Mongolian milk tea.
Begin your journey at the towering Genghis Khan Statue Complex just as the sun begins to set. Standing 40 meters tall and encased in shimmering stainless steel, the statue reflects the golden hour light, offering the most spectacular photographic opportunity in Central Asia. Take the elevator to the head of the horse for a panoramic view of the endless Mongolian steppe as the first stars begin to appear.
Next, drive a short distance away from any artificial light into the deep Mongolian Steppe. Because of the high altitude and dry air, Mongolia offers some of the best stargazing conditions on the planet. Using a professional-grade telescope, your expert guide will lead you through a "Celestial Map" of the Northern Hemisphere. See the Milky Way with such clarity that it looks like a bright cloud stretching across the horizon.
To conclude your celestial escape, gather around a small telescope station for a session on Nomadic Astronomy. Learn how Mongolian herders used the stars to track the seasons and move their herds for thousands of years. While observing the constellations, enjoy traditional Mongolian milk tea and local snacks, providing a warm and tranquil end to your adventure.
Hoogtepunten
- Marvel at the world’s tallest equestrian statue at sunset
- Experience the clearest night sky in the world with zero light pollution
- View the rings of Saturn and deep-space nebulae with a telescope
- Learn the ancient legends of how Mongolian nomads navigated by the stars
- Enjoy warm "Suutei Tsai" (Mongolian milk tea) under the Milky Way
Talen
INCLUDED
- Expert Guide: Professional English-speaking astronomer and historian
- Transport: Round-trip transfer in a premium 4x4 heated vehicle
- Equipment: Access to a professional-grade computerized telescope
- Refreshments: Warm Mongolian milk tea and traditional steppe snacks
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Heavy meals or alcoholic beverages
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Annuleringen
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