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  • Air Flight Schedule - Mongolia EzNis Airways -
      Destination Flight number Flight days Departure Arrival Effective date
    1 Ulaanbaatar –Dalanzadgad ZY 955 .2..5.. 08:10 09:40 2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Dalanzadgad-Ulaanbaatar ZY 956 .2..5.. 10:05 11:30
    2 Ulaanbaatar - Murun ZY 951 .2..5.. 12:00 13:35 2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Murun - Ulaanbaatar ZY 952 .2..5.. 14:00 15:25
    3 Ulaanbaatar - Choibalsan ZY 909 1.3.5.. 16:00 17:35 2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Choibalsan -Ulaanbaatar ZY 910 1.3.5.. 18:00 19:50
     
    4
    Ulaanbaatar- Bayankhongor ZY 941 ..3.... 08:00 09:25  
    2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Bayankhongor-?ltai ZY 941 ..3.... 09:50 11:05
    Altai - Bayankhongor ZY 942 ..3.... 11:30 12:45
    Bayankhongor- Ulaanbaatar ZY 942 ..3.... 13:10 14:35
     
    5
    Ulaanbaatar -?ltai ZY 941 .....6. 08:00 10:10 2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    ?ltai -Ulaanbaatar ZY 942 .....6. 10:35 12:45
     
     
    6
    Ulaanbaatar- Bayankhongor ZY 975 ……7 13:30 14:55  
    2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Bayankhongor-Donoi ZY 975 ……7 15:20 16:40
    Donoi- Bayankhongor ZY 976 ……7 17:05 18:25
    Bayankhongor- Ulaanbaatar ZY 976 ……7 18:50 20:10
    7 Ulaanbaatar- Donoi ZY 975 ...4... 14:00 16:20  
    2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Donoi- Ulaanbaatar ZY 976 ...4... 16:45 18:30
    8 Ulaanbaatar- Khovd ZY 993 .2.4..7 07:40 09:35 2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Khovd- Ulaanbaatar ZY 994 .2.4..7 10:00 13:25
    9 Ulaanbaatar- Ulaangom ZY 921 1..4.6. 13:30 15:20 2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Ulaangom- Ulaanbaatar ZY 922 1..4.6. 15:45 19:05
    10 Ulaanbaatar- Ulgii ZY 923 1.3..6. 07:00 09:00 2009.01.26 - 2009.03.08
    Ulgii- Ulaanbaatar ZY 924 1.3..6. 09:25 13:00
  • Chinggis Khaan's Cavalry Show -

    A performance called "The return of Chinggis Khaan after 800 years" was held first time year 2006 in Sergelen Soum, Tuv Aimag, Mongolia as part of the 800th anniversary of the Great Mongolian State. Reenactment of Chinggis Khaan's cavalry will be continue from July through August in 2008. The performance will take place 55 kilometers away from Ulaanbaatar, which is capital of Mongolia.

    The performance will show Chinggis Khaan and 500 of his thirteenth century powerful cavalrymen armed with swords, spears, bows and arrows in mock battle. In the spectacle two armies will meet and clash weapons, with the cacophony of battle rising to a crescendo in the dust of steppe. It will demonstrate what were revolutionary battle techniques and tactics, especially the archery technique of shooting backwards while riding away.

    This performance will be of a great interest to anyone who wonders how Chinggis Khaan's cavalry managed to lay foundations for an empire governed much of Eurasia in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the largest land empire the world has ever known.

    Along with the performance there will be occurring many other events, including folk and modern Mongolian performing art shows. In addition, visitors can ride horses and camels, attend tsaatan urts, and take photos with warriors, buy traditional antiques and souvenirs, and enjoy Asian and European delicious dishes in cozy Ger-type restaurants.

    [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHY2SwDnyAQ]

    This is performance held yearly since 2006, but the organisation seems to change every year including the conct details and website. Please contact your travel agency for more information.
    The last known website was: http://www.chinggis-cavalry.mn/

  • EzNis Domestic Flights Mongolia Schedule 2008 -
    Flight schedule
    Winter, 2008-2009
     
    Destination Flight number Flight days Departure* Arrival* Effective date
    1 Ulaanbaatar Dalanzadgad ZY 955 Tuesday, Friday 08:10 09:40 Sep 28. 2008-Dec 31. 2008
    Dalanzadgad Ulaanbaatar ZY 956 Tuesday, Friday 10:05 11:30
    2 Ulaanbaatar Murun ZY 951 Tuesday, Friday 12:00 13:35 Sep 28. 2008-Dec 31. 2008
    Murun Ulaanbaatar ZY 952 Tuesday, Friday 14:00 15:25
    3 Ulaanbaatar Choibalsan ZY 909 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 09:35 Sep 28. 2008-Dec 31. 2008
    Choibalsan Ulaanbaatar ZY 910 Monday, Wednesday 10:00 11:50
    4 Ulaanbaatar Choibalsan ZY 909 Friday 14:30 16:05 Sep 28. 2008-Dec 31. 2008
    Choibalsan Ulaanbaatar ZY 910 Friday 16:30 18:20
    5 Ulaanbaatar Bayankhongor ZY 933 Monday, Thursday 12:20 13:45 Sep 28. 2008-Dec 31. 2008
    Bayankhongor Ulaanbaatar ZY 934 Monday, Thursday 14:10 15:30
    6 Ulaanbaatar Donoi ZY 975 Thursday 11:10 13:30 Sep 28. 2008-Dec 31. 2008
    Donoi Ulaanbaatar ZY 976 Thursday 13:55 15:40
    7 Ulaanbaatar Donoi ZY 975 Monday 11:10 13:30 Oct 13. 2008-Dec 31. 2008 
    (Once every 2 weeks)
    Donoi Ulaanbaatar ZY 976 Monday 13:55 15:40
    8 Ulaanbaatar Tosontsengel ZY 975 Monday 11:10 13:30 Oct 06. 2008-Dec 31. 2008 
    (Once every 2 weeks)
    Tosontsengel Donoi ZY 975 Monday 13:25 14:15
    Donoi Tosontsengel ZY 976 Monday 14:40 15:25
    Tosontsengel Ulaanbaatar ZY 976 Monday 15:50 17:25
    9 Ulaanbaatar Tosontsengel ZY 975 Monday 11:10 13:30 Dec 01. 2008-Dec 31. 2008 
    (Every week)
    Tosontsengel Donoi ZY 975 Monday 13:25 14:15
    Donoi Tosontsengel ZY 976 Monday 14:40 15:25
    Tosontsengel Ulaanbaatar ZY 976 Monday 15:50 17:25
     
      *- Local time
  • Train Schedule Ulaanbaatar Beijing Moscow Irkutsk 2008 -

    Incoming trips to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 

    From Beijing

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Chinese train 4 Wednesday, 07:45am Thursday 1:20pm
    Chinese train Tuesday, 07:45am Wednesday 1:20pm
    Additional train Monday 07:45am since June 11, 2007

    From Moscow

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Chinese train 4 Tuesday, 9:30pm Sunday, 07:30am
    Mongolian train 5/6 Thursday/Wednesday, 9:35pm Tuesday/Monday, 07:30am

    From Irkutsk

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Mongolian Train 264 Everyday 3:40pm Everyday 06:25am

     

    Outgoing trips from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

    To Ulan-Ude

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Mongolian train 263 Everyday 7:35pm Everyday 5:40pm

    To Irkutsk

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Mongolian train 263 Everyday 7:35pm 07:20 + 2am
    (36 hours on the way)
    Mongolian train 5 Thursday/Friday 1:50pm Saturday/Sunday 2:05pm

    To Moscow

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Chinese train 3 Thursday, 1:50pm Monday, 2:30pm
    Mongolian train 5 Tuesday/Friday, 1:50pm Saturday/Tuesday, 2:30pm

    To Beijing

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Chinese train 4 Sunday, 08:05am Monday 2:31pm
    Chinese train 24 Thursday 08:05am Saturday/Tuesday, 2:04pm
    Additional train Saturday 08:05am since June 09, 2007

    To Hohhot

    Train No Departure day & time Arrival day & time
    Mongolian train 34/33 Monday/Friday, 8:05pm Tuesday/Saturday, 8:49pm
Mongolia Web News

Survey shows rivers, lakes drying up in Mongolia

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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 09:36 Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 November 2008 11:21

The Dry Beds of Mongolia's Selbe River

A government survey shows that there is less surface water, rivers, lakes and wells, than were present four years ago during the last survey. 

The survey, conducted by the Water Authority and the State Professional Control Agency, revealed that over 1,200 rivers have dried up in Mongolia. Four years ago, more than 5,100 rivers were counted while today there were fewer than 3,900. 

Government officials also said 2,600 lakes are now dry, out of a total of 3,700, while 23,000 of the country’s 93,700 springs are dry. Further, of the more than 400 mineral waters, 110 have disappeared.   

Commenting on the situation, Z.Batbayar, Water Authority head said many reasons are to blame for this problem including climate conditions and human factors, such as gold mining and the operation of tanneries. Both of these industries use large amounts of water.  

Also, it was observed that rivers have dried up mostly in areas surrounding the city and aimags' centers.   

The report also noted that Mongolia has 64 sewage plants, 13 hydro power plants, 64 dykes, 102 irrigation systems, and 42,000 wells. 

 

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reply written by ontstaan, November 20, 2008
Unfortunately, there is a common perception in the West, that Mongolia, although a wild and beautiful place, is with regard to commercial activities, also relatively lawless and easily exploited. It will require a sustained effort over years and much skill, to communicate to the rest of the world that this will no longer be the case. Of course, this is easier to say than do, when a large part of the population are struggling to look after their families in difficult economic conditions. However, I am sure there will be much effort to find a pragmatic solution. Mongolia will always have my best wishes and I will be following your progress with much interest in the years ahead.
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reply written by INTJay, November 20, 2008
Sensibility and cautious progression? Probably so. Maybe so. Seems the more smart and concerned people get and stay involved in the full process of government in Mongolia the more likely favorable results will follow. So long as Mongolians seek to be maintain history and culture while carefully considering long term efects, as you stated... In any case. Wish the best for a beautiful country.
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reply written by ontstaan, November 20, 2008
Capitalism without sensible regulation simply promotes a "dog eat dog" society. The real problem seems to be deciding how much regulation is required to protect the environment and yet not discouraging commercial enterprise. However, as it is still relatively "early days" for Mongolia's fledgling economy and environmental impact awareness, perhaps adopting the "precautionary principle" and keeping the situation under review might be the best way forward.
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reply written by INTJay, November 20, 2008
True. Capitalism implemented effectively has many positives. All governments are corrupt. This includes the US government more than any. American style capitalism wich promotes overindulgence and excessive lifestyle does begin to fall apart. There is a limit to "everyone" having it all and having more.
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reply written by uuganbayar4, November 19, 2008
I don't agree with the two comments above me. Capitalism does not necessarily come with a price if you implement it efficiently. It is the lax government that is ruining Mongolia's natural wonders. The government does not legislate productive laws and it never enforces or abides by it. It is the corrupt state of our leaders that are driving civilians to the state of desperateness.
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reply written by ontstaan, November 19, 2008
If the data are correct, then it is a disaster in progress. What will people do? Drink CocaCola maybe?
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reply written by INTJay, November 19, 2008
"American" capitalism does come with a price. Mongolia is making many great advances however the me driven economy is not a sustainable one. This has been very obvious lately in our world news. One of the lesser observations during my time in Mongolia was the rapid addiction to this mindset. The lesser qualities often become the greater influencers especially among a younger demographic, which is predominate in Mongolia.

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