"They barely used it," says the man born and raised in Sonid Right Banner, Xiliin Gol League in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. With more than three decades of yurt-building experience ...

"For yurt construction, it boils down to six words — easy to disassemble, easy to reassemble. This has been our principle all along," Ban explains. Also known as a ger in Mongolian, yurts have ...

Rows of yurts are a highlight at a Naadam celebration in Xiliin Gol League in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region in 2023 (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Whenever Ban Fengbin has time ...

AS I LEFT THE OFFICE for a two-week adventure in Mongolia, a colleague couldn’t resist tossing a ribald remark of “enjoy ...

The newly built mausoleum is more magnificent. The main part of the mausoleum are three Mongolian yurt-like chambers and two corridors built in the form of an L. It contains an antechamber ...

Mongolia, renowned for its sprawling landscapes adorned with pristine yurts and the allure of nomadic culture, seldom conjures thoughts of polo. However, nestled within the depths of the Orkhon ...

Some yurts even come outfitted with a sauna to help you unwind and relax after a long day. In France's Loire Valley, for example, you can rent an authentic Mongolian-style yurt appointed with a ...