The most intriguing thing about Mongolia is its natural environment. Nature has shaped the religion and philosophy of Mongolians. It has inspired the simplified and satisfied way of living. It is also nature, which at times is harsh and formidable, which has inspired the close-knit and respectful relationships of people. Through thousands of years, nomads have passed on their wisdom of worshiping, adapting, and living in harmony with nature instead of being frightened by it or destroying it. This knowledge has been passed down through music, songs, costumes, customs, tales and myths that have been told over many nights. The nomadic lifestyle may seem slightly inconsistent with the modern world. However its harmony with nature is truly unique and powerful to bring out the true nature of a person. Discovering this harmony for yourself is one of the first things you should do. Welcome to Mongolia, the land of ancient history and astounding Legends.

Mongolia has a strongly continental climate, with four fluctuations of temperatures, low precipitation and marked regional variations depending on latitude and altitude.

Average temperatures range between around -4°C and -8°C in and between mountain ranges climbing to around 2°C in the steppe desert region and around 6°C in the southern desert bordering China. Temperature varies dramatically throughout the year. Historically maximum temperatures have peaked at around 24°C in July, while January minimum temperatures drop to around -28°C. Annual precipitation rarely exceeds 400 mm and is typically much lower in the south and central desert and steppe regions. In the Gobi Desert, annual rainfall is only 40 mm. Nationally, an estimated 85% of precipitation falls between April and September. Small inter-annual variations in precipitation can lead to severe drought events, with some regions not experiencing rainfall at all.

Stone man statues in Mongolia can be found in abundance. Turkic period stone statues can be seen in the central and western part of the country and their date go back to the 6th to 9th century, while the ones in the eastern part belong to the Great Mongol Empire dating back to the 13th and 14th century. Most stone statues are located in Eastern Mongolia, particularly in Sukhbaatar and Dornod provinces. Generally they are images of a man holding a cup or glass in his right hand while sitting on a chair. These statues are known as the Dariganga stone statues. The men generally wear a loose deel (a traditional outfit with long, slim sleeves), with their hair tied behind their ears and a forelock, which clearly matches the accounts of foreign missionaries and messengers. The stone statues of Altan Ovoo are unique with their figures sitting on a chair, an attribute not seen in Turkic stone statues common all over the country.