Tourism in Mongolia Statistics

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Mongolia promoteTourism in Mongolias itself as a destination for nature, culture, and adventure tourism.

Key Statistics

• 2019 (pre-COVID): ~577,000 foreign tourists

• 2020–2021: Huge decline due to pandemic (~33k–60k)

• 2022: 290,000 visitors (recovery begins)

• 2023: 650,000 visitors (above pre-pandemic levels)

• 2024 goal: 1 million foreign tourists (set by the government under the “Years to Visit Mongolia 2023–2025” program).

Main Source Countries

Most tourists come from nearby countries plus a mix of Western travelers:

• China

• Russia

• South Korea

• Japan

• USA

• Germany

• France

Nature tourism: Gobi Desert, Lake Khövsgöl, Altai Mountains, Orkhon Valley

Cultural tourism: Nomadic lifestyle, Naadam Festival, traditional music & wrestling

Adventure tourism: Horse trekking, hiking, eagle hunting, off-road expeditions

Tourism in Mongolia is recovering strongly post-pandemic, with nature, nomadic culture, and adventure being the main draws.

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