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想象深蓝色天空下那辽阔的山谷与轮廓分明的丘陵。传统一房式帐棚点缀着山坡，马儿在附近吃着草。蒙古辽阔的景观已让当地人殷勤的招待成了蒙古文化的主要部分之一。逗留此地期间，您将会被吸引入这醉人的文化色彩。这将会是个让您对自己的生活方式有所改观的乡村文化体验。

让您轻松自如的蒙古
太阳在大草原中升起，让辽阔的天空涂上一层混合橙色与粉红色的鲜艳色调。一户户蒙古家庭在宁静的清晨一早便起了床，离开他们的帐篷到外头榨取羊奶。一个年轻的小伙子踏越过笼盖四野的草原，把在外头过了一晚的马儿带进田内。一位母亲正在为早餐准备着茶与新鲜奶酪。欢迎来到您下整周的住所。在与您的接待家庭分享了几天的经历与欢笑后，你们将从陌生人变成朋友；而在一周以内，你们的感情即将从朋友升华到家人。请参与这一次旅程，体验平静的生活与了解您前所未知的文化风情。

在 ger （传统一房式帐棚）里的生活
Ger 是让您了解蒙古游牧文化与传统的最佳地点。因为殷勤招待是这片偏远土地的一贯风俗，所以观光客们将会被热情邀入，体验在ger里的生活。与您的蒙古接待家庭一同处理家庭的日常杂务与学习如用传统方式制作干酪和其他奶制品。您也可以踏入草原中，如蒙古牛仔一般试着把马儿带进田内。

因为传统家庭在用餐时并不使用餐具和碗碟所以与他们一块儿用餐必定别有一番体验。美味的主食包括 sholte khool （汤、意大利面食与肉类），bortzig （油煎脆面包）， tsuivan （蒸煮片状面与肉类）和马铃薯。您或许会有机会亲眼目睹各类奶制品，如优格，乳酪和奶品饮料的制作过程。在蒙古草原上种植蔬菜非常困难因而当地人的营养大多取自肉类。您无需为这而愁，因为我们的旅行团队会为素食者准备多种选择并确保人人都能品尝令人垂涎欲滴的新口味食品。

国民嗜好
自古以来，体育是蒙古文化的重要部分。如果幸运的话，您或许还能参与即兴比赛。摔跤在蒙古称得上是国民嗜好，是一项在傍晚时刻常见的活动。在开阔的村庄赛马也是一项普遍的运动。骑马师多大是年纪不过十二岁的小孩。在来，您或许会有机会学习箭术 - - 另一项在草原上大受欢迎、男女兼爱的运动。

伸出援手
您也会有机会帮助这群住在偏远地区的孩子们。生活在辽阔的原野中，孩子们要接受稳固的教育并非容易。在为孩子们上英文课时，您能深一度地了解他们并且传授能助他们未来前途的技能。蒙古的孩子们既聪明亦好学，就算是简单的游戏也能帮助他们提高词汇量与建立长久的友好关系。

谁该来?
这行程非常适合对探索新文化与另类生活方式感兴趣的学生们。若您虚怀若谷亦有开明的心胸，请加入我们的旅行团队一起探索蒙古。您也能把这次的行程与其他在蒙古行程连接，让您更深入地了解这动人的国家。这节目也能与其他在亚洲地区与印度的行程连接。更多详情，请电邮至mongolia@rusticpathways.com 询问。

Checked Luggage:
A medium sized duffel bag or large back pack will be most efficient. Wheeled bags are not recommended due to the rough terrain, but is acceptable if that is what you have. It is important that you try to keep your total luggage to one piece of checked luggage, and do your best to keep it under 40 pounds. You will be carrying it with throughout the program and you want to keep it movable.

You Should Bring :
small backpack- this can be used as your carry on and will also be used for day hikes
sleeping bag (The nights in Mongolia can get chilly, so a sleeping bag with a rating of 0 degree is reccommended)
Sleeping pad or Thermarest – optional but recommended for extra comfort while sleeping.
hiking shoes (for all trips) – it is best to wear hiking shoes for all trips, which give good support and protect your feet from rocks, loose stones, etc.
towel – a travel towel that is compact, very absorbent, and fast drying is the best kind
waterproof shell/rain jacket or poncho – in most cases a waterproof/windproof shell with a hood is ideal. Ponchos are more practical on a horse trek as they can cover your saddle and prevent your seat from being wet. Jackets or ponchos for horse treks should be of a subdued, darker color, and preferably of a material that does not crackle or rustle much. Some Mongolian horses are spooked by unfamiliar bright/light colors and noises from plastic or nylon rain gear.
waterproof pants – should fit over your other pants, and from May through September need not have a lining or should have a very light, breathable lining.
fleece jacket or warm sweater/jumper –a fleece jacket with a full length zipper in front would be the most practical. Pull over fleece jackets or any kind of synthetic material would be good as well.
cotton t-shirts – two to three T-shirts will usually suffice
long sleeve shirts – one light weight, fast drying, light colored one, preferably with buttons down the front so you can wear it open over a T-shirt for sun protection – and one medium weight for cool evenings.
lightweight pants – two pair, and if you have one with zip-off legs that can double as shorts, this is ideal
shorts – the fast drying kind are ideal
warm hat – wool or fleece, which can cover your ears
long underwear – (for treks and horse treks) in summer a lightweight top and bottom will suffice. Your long underwear should be the synthetic kind that wicks away moisture from the skin and keeps you dry
swimsuit- be mindful that Mongolia has a very conservative culture, so be considerate of the type of suit you pack
socks – socks should be of a material that keeps your feet dry
underwear – fast drying. Sports/athletic bras offering good support are best for countryside portions of all trips – roads are bumpy here!
sun hat – should shade your face, ears, and the back of your neck
gloves – lightweight for trekking and riding, warm for spring and autumn trips
sandals – to be worn around camp, in the shower, and wading in streams or lakes. The best kind have adjustable straps around the ankle, and will stay on your feet if you are walking in a slippery stream bed
sun glasses – should be dark and offer UV protection
sunscreen – choose one with stronger protection (SPF 20 or more) if you are light skinned. A sunscreen in stick form that can be applied to lips, nose, cheeks, and the tops of your ears is a very handy item
comfortable shoes – should have sturdy soles and good support
insect repellent – read the label carefully and avoid those that are toxic to fish and amphibians, or wash these off well away from rivers, lakes, and streams
resealing (ziploc) plastic bags – bring enough to protect your documents, money, camera, binoculars, and other items from wetness, sand, and dust. A few extra bags are handy for repacking wet clothing until you reach your next camp and can dry them out
binoculars/camera – carry in a soft padded case if possible
water bottle – for treks and horse treks, should have a wide mouth for refilling easily
wet tissues – choose unscented ones that will not attract insects
chapstick- a stick that has spf would be best
watch/alarm clock – an inexpensive watch with an alarm is a handy item
hand sanitizer- just something to keep your hands clean.
notebook and pen- good to keep track of you adventures through Mongolia.
Optional- gifts for your host families. These can be simple gifts like a tee shirt or some small souvenir from the states.

1 - Will the kids be drinking bottled water?
Traveling through a very dry country such as Mongolia, we will be sure that you will receive the proper amount of water, and we will only be drinking bottled water or pure natural spring water.

2 - Do we need to get visas for this program?
On arrival to Mongolia you will receive a stamp that will be valid for thirty days. No other paperwork is necessary.

3 - What will the accommodation on this trip be like?
You will spending your nights nestled inside a traditional nomadic ger. Also known as a yurt these glorified tepees have been the home of the Mongolians for generations.

4 - What immunizations do we need to get for this trip?
There are no immunizations required for this trip.

5 - What costs are not included on this trip?
You should bring your own money to buy souvenirs or for any snacks.

6 - Will there be a flight leader to this country?
There will be a flight leader that will escort the students to Korea. In Korea someone from the rustic pathways team will be there to pick them up and take care of them for the night. The next day they will be escorted back to the airport and put on the flight to Ulaanbaatar. At Ulaanbaatar their program leaders will be waiting for them at the terminal.

7 - How does this program connect to other programs?
Due to the somewhat secluded nature of Mongolia, we recommend starting your Rustic Pathways summer in Mongolia and then connecting to other programs.

8 - How long is the flight to this country?
Total flight time should be around 14 hours.

9 - What kind of food will we be eating?
You will spend each meal with your host family, eating the same foods they have eaten for centuries. Their diet usually consists of meat and dairy products that is taken straight from their herd. If necessary we will pack in our own food from the city grocery store. If you have any food allergies or are a vegetarian please let us know before you arrive so we can properly cater to your food requests.

10 - How many girls and boys are usually on this trip?
This is the first year for our Mongolia programs and we are uncertain of what the ratio will be. However, we expect it to be fairly even between the amount of girls and boys.