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This Mongolian railway adventure rivals the Trans-Siberian www.telegraph.co.uk

A long train journey deep into a windswept wilderness: isn’t this travel at its most romantic? If such an idea immediately summons thoughts of fur hats and Doctor Zhivago, you’re probably one of the many people with the Trans-Siberian railway on your bucket list.
Russia is, alas, firmly off limits for the time being. Fortunately, though, there is a more than viable alternative – the Trans-Mongolian Express. Somewhat shorter than its more famous cousin to the north, these days its route (for westerners at least) is curtailed by the fact that after the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, it ventures into Russian territory and continues to Moscow. Nevertheless, it still more than fulfils that promise of the emptiest of landscapes: deserts, mountains and steppe.
Russian influence in Mongolia may have ebbed away since the 1990s, but the two railways have much in common, and the Trans-Mongolian still holds firmly to the old Soviet model. Each compartment has its own fierce, uniformed guard who hold their flags out of the door at a precise 45 degrees in each station until they are given leave to, well, leave.
At the Chinese/Mongolian border, passengers are locked in until soldiers posted on the platforms let them out; alternatively, they’re locked out and left to roam an empty local station for hours at a time. Officials board the train to check passports repeatedly (five times during one stop).
Luggage is taken out and regularly inspected. Compartments have four bunks that may or may not be provided with sheets, which are then collected half an hour before arrival, typically as you are trying to find your shoes; and a reasonable level of athleticism is required to reach the top bunk (no steps). Hot water (one tea bag per person) comes courtesy of a wood-fired stove in the corridor. If it’s luxury you’re looking for, I’d recommend the Orient Express.
It’s a journey, though, that’s not without its compensations. After arriving in the middle of the night in Sainshand – where for some inexplicable reason, we are disembarked onto the track rather than the platform – I found myself close to the Gobi Desert. Here, herders milk their Bactrian camels three times a day, half for the family bucket, the other half suckled by the calves. Camel milk, sadly, didn’t feature in the lunch of mutton dumplings I shared with the herders, but I did get to learn a new variation of the game of knucklebones, as well as how to make a rope from camel hair.
The desert is full of surprises. There’s a museum dedicated to Danzanravjaa, the fourth reincarnation of the Noyon Khutagt (or “Lama of the Gobi”). A writer, composer, painter and physician, as well as a monk who took his vows at the age of six, he went on to found the Khamar monastery in 1820, standing eerily alone in the windswept desert. It follows the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and is surrounded by dozens of prayer wheels and caves, where monks still meditate continuously for 108 days.
Within the monastery lies the Khoid Shambalaa, a sacred site that promises to cleanse you through the earth’s energy. Nearby is Mount Bayanzurkh, a “black mountain” that is believed to grant wishes if you climb to its summit.
The Mongolian desert
The Mongolian desert is ‘full of surprises’ Credit: Moment RF
From the desert, it took a further 12 hours for the train to reach the capital where, even on the outskirts of the city, horses grazed by the side of six-lane highways. An hour outside of town, and here was the Mongolia we all picture – endless, windswept grasslands, rolling hillsides and animals everywhere: horses, cattle, sheep and goats. There were yurts (known here as “gers”) in the fields, on the hillsides, even in the backyards – the Mongolian equivalent, perhaps, of the garden shed. A little further on, and the animal numbers increased tenfold, the herds of horses surrounded by little foals, some barely a week old, but already steady on their reed-thin legs.
Among nomadic people, wealth is measured in the number of animals you own. While it would have been impolite to enquire too intently, the Divà family with whom I stayed for a couple of nights, admitted to having over a thousand. Because they are not allowed to graze in the Hustai National Park which lies near to the Divàs’ traditional camping ground, some of the family take their herd on a continuous migration.
Meanwhile, other family members have stayed home to run a business offering visitors a ger for the night. These turned out to be surprisingly cosy, with a stove (fired by dung), candles, scarlet-painted furniture and golden hangings around the perfectly circular walls, made of canvas rather than the traditional felt.
The Divàs were preparing to open the camp to visitors for the first time as I arrived, and still had the finishing touches to administer, including a door for the outside loo. “We’re just making it,” they explained. You learn to be resourceful out on the steppe.
The National Park permits no domesticated animals, but it does have plenty of wild ones, including red deer and eagles, wolves and gazelles, lynx and, most symbolically of all, the wild horse. Also known as Przewalski’s horse, or in Mongolia, the takhi, this is the world’s only true wild (as opposed to feral) horse, the difference being wild horses have never been domesticated.
The takhi have an extra set of chromosomes compared to the domesticated horse, and were wiped out from their natural habitat on the steppe in 1969. They were successfully re-introduced in 1992, when just 15 were released from a Dutch zoo. There are now over 300. 
Naturally shy, these beasts are not easy to find, so a certain amount of off-road driving through the park is required to track them down. Small, stocky and with a large head (rather like a donkey’s), they have Palomino-like colouring, with light-coloured bodies and dark manes and tails, and are thought to have split from the ancestor they shared with the domesticated horse at least 40,000 years ago.
This time spent on the steppe – with its days of soughing wind and sky larks, and nights of rain pattering on canvas – was undoubtedly the highlight of the trip.
It felt a long way from where it had all begun, ten days earlier in Beijing, where I had met up with a small group of fellow-adventurers, for a tour arranged (appropriately) by Intrepid.
From there, a very different mode of transport from the Mongolian Express – the Chinese bullet train – whisked us away on the first stage of our journey into Chinese Inner Mongolia. We hurtled past haunting mountainous landscapes, extraordinary “stone forest” rock formations created by two million years of wind and rain, huge lakes with tens of thousands of migrant geese and swans, and vast grasslands of its own.
Legend has it that the Mongol people are descended from the progeny of a deer and a wolf. That combination of speed and resourcefulness would, of course, be the perfect traits for a people that spends its life mostly on horseback out on the steppe. The land of Genghis (or Chinggis) Khan still holds him in the highest esteem, and there are countless statues to him (and those beloved horses), including the world’s tallest equestrian statue. Made of stainless steel and 130ft tall, you can climb up the horse’s back legs to eventually emerge out onto its mane to enjoy the view.
Navigating your way round Mongolia is surprisingly easy. The Chinese character signs of Inner Mongolia give way to English, and Mongolian Cyrillic, once you cross the border, even though, outside the cities, westerners are rarely seen. Indeed, such is our novelty value that, when stopping for petrol, we were surrounded by locals asking for selfies, and children daring each other to stand close to the strangers.
On the other hand, some things are surprisingly familiar. I’d swear most Mongolian recipes are based on variations of Liverpudlian scouse (most feature mutton, potatoes, onions and carrots). But there again, perhaps this makes perfect sense. Comfort food is surely just what is required for a nomadic life on this wild, magnificent steppe.
Essentials
Intrepid Travel offers an 11-day TransMongolian Railway trip from £2,321pp, starting from Beijing, China and ending in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Price includes accommodation, transport, selected meals and a local guide throughout. International flights and tips for guides aren’t included.
BY Anna Selby

 

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China finds new type of rare earth in Inner Mongolia www.chinadaily.com.cn

WUHAN -- A team of Chinese geologists has identified a large deposit of a previously unknown rare-earth mineral in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
The rare earth, officially named by the International Mineralogical Association as Huanghoite-(Nd), is a new carbonate mineral dominated by neodymium, the "magnet metal" that underpins electric-vehicle motors and offshore wind turbines.
Researchers from the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and the Inner Mongolia geological survey institute discovered the reserves in the mid-section of the main orebody within the Bayan Obo deposit, the world's largest rare-earth mine.
Zhao Laishi, who led the team, said the find reflects the deposit's intricate geochemistry and resource diversity.

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Silk Way International Rally underway in Mongolia www.gogo.mn

The Silk Way International Rally kicked off on July 11 in Irkutsk, Russia, and is now being held in Mongolia. After passing through Irkutsk Oblast and the Republic of Buryatia, the rally entered Mongolia via the Altanbulag border port on July 15 and reached Ulaanbaatar on July 16.
From July 15 to 21, the rally will traverse 5,500 kilometers across Mongolia, passing through Selenge, Darkhan-Uul, Tuv, Dundgovi, Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor, Govi-Altai, Khovd, and Bayan-Ulgii provinces. This year’s Silk Way Rally features 837 participants and 306 vehicles from 12 countries:
Russian Federation
Federal Republic of Germany
Canada
People’s Republic of China
Republic of Latvia
United Mexican States
Republic of Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Republic of Uzbekistan
Republic of Belarus
Swiss Confederation
Mongolia
The Silk Way International Rally is jointly organized by the Government of Mongolia, the Government of the Russian Federation, Gazprom (Open Joint Stock Company), and the Automobile and Motorcycle Association of China.
First launched in 2009, the rally originally covered 4,628 kilometers from Kazan, Russia, through Kazakhstan, to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It has since become a major annual event in Eurasian motorsport, taking place in countries such as Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Mongolia, which previously hosted the rally in 2019 and 2024.
Spanning 2 to 15 days, the rally covers rugged terrain including steppes, deserts, forests, and mountains of 600-5,000 km road. It is recognized as a large-scale international sports event, featuring cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and is open to both professional athletes and amateurs. Over the years, the rally has grown into a symbol of sporting unity and friendship, drawing millions of spectators worldwide.

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Mongolia and Saudi Arabia sign air transport agreement www.akipress.com

Minister of Road and Transport of Mongolia Borkhuu Delgersaikhan received delegation from Saudi Arabia led by President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz Al-Duailej and other officials.
The Minister of Road and Transport expressed gratitude for the visit to Mongolia and the signing of the Air Service Agreement between the governments of Mongolia and Saudi Arabia, which is of great importance for the relations and cooperation between the two countries.
He emphasized that the signing of the Air Service Agreement is an important step in taking the future relations and cooperation to a new level.
The parties expressed their readiness to closely cooperate in order to deepen cooperation between Mongolia and Saudi Arabia.
In particular, they discussed the expansion of transit, passenger and cargo services in the civil aviation sector, the security of the Civil Aviation Administration, international airport consulting services, exchange of experience, cooperation opportunities and opportunities for increased investment.

 

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Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia arrives in Mongolia for official visit www.gogo.mn

At the invitation of Mongolian Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Gordan Grlić Radman, has arrived in Mongolia for an official visit.
He and his delegation were welcomed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport by State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig, Ambassador of Croatia to Mongolia Dario Mihelin, and other officials.
During the visit, Ministers B.Battsetseg and Gordan Grlić Radman will hold official talks and deliver a joint press briefing on the outcomes of their meeting.
This marks the first official visit to Mongolia by a Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs.

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Everything To Know About HIV/AIDS in Mongolia www.borgenproject.org

Mongolia is a vast country in East Asia, bordered by China and Russia, with a population of about 3.5 million people, nearly half of whom live in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar. Once part of the Mongol Empire and later a Soviet satellite, Mongolia has undergone a rapid political and economic transformation since the 1990s. Today, it is a democratic state with a growing, resource-based economy. However, the country still faces infrastructure gaps, urban-rural inequality and a fragile health system stretched across immense distances.
In the context of public health, Mongolia has been largely spared from large-scale epidemics. HIV prevalence remains low, but that does not mean the risk is absent. For a nation often overlooked in global health discussions, Mongolia’s quiet battle against HIV is a story of early success—and urgent, unfinished business. Here is information about HIV/AIDS in Mongolia and efforts to combat it.
The Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Mongolia
Mongolia has maintained a low overall HIV prevalence, estimated at around 600 people living with HIV in 2023. Men account for a significantly larger proportion of cases than women. While the numbers remain low compared to other countries, the number of cases has been slowly increasing over time. This highlights the need for sustained prevention efforts and real awareness campaigns.
The country reports fewer than 100 AIDS-related deaths annually, a reflection of progress in raising awareness, early detection and improved access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, treatment coverage remains below international targets; approximately 39% of people living with HIV receive ART, falling short of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals aimed for 2030. Without adequate treatment, the virus risks spreading further, especially among vulnerable populations.
Key Populations Most Affected by HIV/AIDS
Sexual contact is the primary mode of transmission. Certain groups carry a disproportionate burden of HIV infection:
Men who have sex with men face stigma and discrimination, which discourages them from seeking timely treatment.
Sex workers are at higher risk due to multiple partners and inconsistent condom use, compounded by social barriers to health care.
Transgender people experience similar stigma, limiting their access to prevention and treatment services.
People who inject drugs face heightened risk due to needle sharing, with limited awareness of safe injection practices in Mongolia.
Poverty and HIV/AIDS in Mongolia
Poverty exacerbates vulnerability to HIV infection and limits access to health care services in Mongolia. Many people living in poverty, particularly in rural and ger (traditional tent) districts around Ulaanbaatar, face barriers such as transportation costs, limited health care infrastructure and social stigma. These challenges reduce access to testing and treatment, increasing the risk of undiagnosed and untreated infections.
Mongolia’s Efforts To Address HIV/AIDS
To address these challenges, Mongolia has implemented several programs focused on vulnerable populations and poverty reduction:
Since August 2023, the Payment-for-Results model has incentivized NGOs to increase HIV testing and outreach among key populations, linking funding to performance outcomes.
The Undarga microfinance program, piloted since 2010, targets women engaged in sex work, offering financial education and savings services to reduce reliance on risky income sources.
Mobile health clinics that have support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and international partners bring HIV testing and health care services to rural and nomadic communities, overcoming geographic and economic barriers.
Looking Ahead
Mongolia has kept HIV prevalence and AIDS-related deaths relatively low, but a slow rise in new cases, especially among impoverished and stigmatized groups, presents ongoing challenges. Addressing poverty’s role in HIV vulnerability and improving health care access through innovative programs and sustained investment will be essential for Mongolia to sustain its progress and meet international targets. With continued commitment, Mongolia can look forward to a healthier future.
–  Julia Skowrońska
Julia is based in Wrocław, Poland and focuses on Global Health for The Borgen Project.

 

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China-Mongolia border port handles 2,000 China-Europe freight trains this year www.xinhuanet.com

The northern port of Erenhot in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the largest land port on the China-Mongolia border, has recorded 2,000 entry and exit China-Europe freight trains this year, China Railway Hohhot Group Co., Ltd. said Wednesday.
This milestone underscores the success of an integrated transport model between Erenhot Port and Mongolia's Zamyn-Uud station designed to enhance efficiency.
Daily dialogues and monthly meetings streamline coordination on cross-border train flows, ensuring precise scheduling of arrivals and departures, according to China Railway Hohhot Group. Further optimization, the group added, will see the adoption of a digital port system to enable paperless customs clearance, bolstering collaboration with customs, border inspection, and other checkpoint units, among others.
"We've cut border inspection time to under 30 minutes and reduced overall clearance time by over 5 percent," said Yun Zhijun with Erenhot Station.
As a pivotal entry-exit point for the central corridor of the China-Europe railway service, Erenhot port now serves 73 routes linking over 60 cities across 24 Chinese provincial-level regions to more than 70 cities or stations in more than 10 countries, including Germany and Poland.

 

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China’s largest natural uranium project produces its first barrel www.notebookcheck.net

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced the production of its first barrel of natural uranium from the country’s largest in-situ recovery (ISR) mining project, located in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. This marks a very relevant step in the nuclear energy strategy of the country, highly dependent on imports.
The 'National No. 1 Uranium' (as it has been denominated) demonstration project marks an important achievement for its operational and environmental efficiencies. 
The Ordos site uses CO2 + O2 in-situ leaching, instead of the conventional uranium mining, which involves excavation and a significant environmental impact. This process consists of dissolving uranium directly underground and circulating it to the surface through a closed-loop system. This way, solid, liquid, and gas waste are reduced.
The company described the project as a "third-generation smart uranium mine", thanks to remote-controlled extraction, automated systems, and real-time digital monitoring, allowing technical viability of the extraction. Previously, the deposit was deemed as unviable, due to the challenges that sandstone uranium deposits pose for extraction.
The pilot demonstration of the 55-gallon barrel of uranium production marks the transition from construction to active demonstration mining; however, the mine is not in full operation yet. To date, CNNC has not presented an official expected date for full commercial operation of the mine.
“Once fully operational, the project will provide a solid resource foundation for national energy security and the advancement of the nuclear industry, while significantly enhancing the international competitiveness of China's natural uranium sector,” commented CNNC.
The success of the pilot and the project plays a strategic role in reducing China’s dependence on imported uranium, which currently accounts for the majority of the country’s supply, mainly coming from Kazakhstan (66%) and Namibia (33%) as of 2023, according to World Bank data.
China has presented a plan to increase its nuclear energy capacity, which is 5% of the total energy supply, with 58 operational reactors and 32 under construction, requiring more fuel. For this reason, reliable domestic fuel sources are increasingly necessary, particularly as global uranium markets tighten and geopolitical uncertainties affect supply chains.
The Ordos operation is the first in a network of planned ISR bases across northern China—including the Songliao, Erlian, and Yili basins—aimed at building long-term fuel security.
Source(s)
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), World Integrated Trade Solution (World Bank), Research and Markets

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E. Tsendbaatar successfully defends North American Championship Belt www.gogo.mn

State Honored Athlete of Mongolia and professional boxer Tsendbaatar Erdenebat successfully defended his WBA Continental North America Gold (North American championship) belt on July 12, 2025, in Fresno, California. He defeated Humberto Galindo of the USA via a 10-round unanimous decision victory.
Competing in the 59 kg weight category, this marks E.Tsendbaatar’s 13th professional win.
His next bout will be a world championship match, further elevating Mongolia’s presence on the global boxing stage.

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Day 4: India, Mongolia survive as Iran sweep Group B www.fiba.basketball

SHENZHEN (China) – The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B closed group play with intense battles on Wednesday at the Shenzhen Sports Center as crucial wins set the tone and finalized the teams qualifying to the next round.
India rebound with convincing win over Tahiti
The day’s action tipped off with India shrugging off their Day 2 loss to Chinese Taipei to deliver an emphatic 78-55 victory over winless Tahiti. It was a close game in the first few minutes, but once India's transition game clicked, they started pulling away. Coach Baskar Sappaniambalam's squad forced turnovers and dictated the tempo throughout much of the encounter. This pivotal win keeps India’s promotion ambitions alive and breathes new life into their Division B campaign, while Tahiti are officially ousted from contention.
Sreekala Rani and Sathya Krishnamurthi scored 15 and 11 points respectively to lead India, while Moina Michelle Tuieinui-Le Beherec had 15 points for Tahiti.
Iran defeat Thailand to sweep Group B
Roxanna Barahman
Next up, Iran reinforced their growing reputation as Division B heavyweights after a hardfought 80-62 triumph against a resilient Thailand squad. Iran booked their third straight win as Mahla Abedi dominated around the basket. The Thais fought hard, led by Rattiyakorn Udomsuk and Rujiwan Bunsinprom, but Iran’s rebounding and defense ultimately helped them pull them away in the fourth quarter. The win cements Iran’s top spot in Group B, setting the stage for their advancing to the Semi-Finals.
Negin Rasoulipour Khameneh had 20 points to lead Iran, which also got a 16-point, 16-rebound double-double from Abedi. Thailand were led by Udomsuk's 18 points.
Mongolia bounce back with solid win against Cook Islands
Ariuntsetseg Bat-Erdene
Rounding out the day, Mongolia responded to Tuesday’s setback with a confident 82-55 victory over a struggling Cook Islands team. Mongolia controlled the pace with tenacious defense and key contributions from Ariuntsetseg Bat-Erdene and Khulan Onolbaatar, who combined for a steady offensive output. This result ensures Mongolia finish in second place in Group B and sends Cook Islands into the 7th-8th place classification game.
Mongolia were carried by Bat-Erdene's 25 points and Onolbaatar's 18 points, while Ajiah Pepe had 22 points for Cook Islands.
With India, Iran and Mongolia claiming crucial victories, the race for promotion in Division B intensifies as teams prepare for the knockout phase.
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