In the Mongolian countryside, frequently the only option is to sleep in a tent, as in this campsite on the steppe.  

The other traditional Mongolian countryside accommodation option is to stay in a ger camp, like this one near Amarbayasgalant Monastery.  

Mongolians are well known for their superb horsemanship.  

A traditionally dressed Mongolian boy at his family’s camp on the steppe.  

Chortons at Erdenzuu Monastery founded in the 16th century.  

A Mongolian father, son, and daughter head to the northern town of Renchinlhumbe.  

A modern-dressed girl watches traditionally dressed dancers at the Naadam festival in Renchinlhumbe.  

Dancers at the Renchinlhumbe Naadam festival.  

A girl heads home from the Naadam festival in Renchinlhumbe.  

Mongolian brother and sister.  

Young monks at Gandan Monastery in the capital city of Ulan Bator.  

Traditional meets modern in a northern Mongolian town.