Soyombo is the symbol of the freedom and independence of the Mongolian people. The Soyombo appeared on the flag at different times in Mongolian history. In the 17th century and 1911-1912 it was used. And in 1921 the Mongolians fighting the Manchu emperor put it on their flag. In 1924 during the first conference of the the new Republic of Mongolia it was appointed the Soyombo as part of the national flag.
Love this design and what it stands for. The Mongolian soyombo.
Source: minimongol
I would have loved having a subway when I was in UB. Granted I did enjoy my walks everywhere but getting around quicker would have been nice too.
As long as you stay on the big roads it is easy to navigate around Ulaan Baatar, but you’ll will soon find your self on the smaller streets where nothing is logical and small secret passages like this one is the most common thing.
At these times, you get the feeling that the city has been missing some planning while growing too fast.
I found myself in a few situations like that and was pretty confused haha
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Source: curioustravels
“Fukushima Daiichi”
Digital art piece I did in Adobe Illustrator for the Cal State San Marcos Funes Digital Art contest.
Beijing, China
On a humid, August day I tried visiting the Forbidden City but was soon chased off by the immense crowds gathered waiting to get into the inner part of the ancient palace. I wandered off through the steamy crowds and came to this small park just to the east of the main entrance. It was shady, cool and very quiet so I stopped to hang out a bit.
Tourists camping under the stars in Dundgovi aimag. Outside of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s stars are amazing.
Yes its a shock to your system to see so many stars. Especially if you live in a large urban city like I do.
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Source: reuters.com
A new sculpture of Genghis Khan has been unveiled at London’s Marble Arch. The statue is 5 meters tall and created by Dashi Namdakov to show Genghis Khan as a thinker, not a warrior.
This is cool because most people don’t realize how brilliant and ahead of his time Chinggis was.
Source: londoniscool.com
I <3 UB
Ulaanbaatar gets a bad rap in just about any travel guide or travel site you read and frankly I think its pretty unfair. I love UB and found it to be a beautiful and vibrant city with different looks, friendly people and an electric pulse that coursed through the streets. Things are happening in UB, good things and the evidence is everywhere. The city does have its rough edges and dark side but any good city with a solid personality has these things. The wealth gap is very visible and immense but that happens in ever young, developing nation of the modern era. Ulaanbaatar can be dangerous to foreigners but usually if you’re not very bright or unaware of your surroundings. It reminded me of San Francisco in the 1800’s. A boomtown that was wild yet springing forward in great leaps due to wealth flowing into the city. The Wild West with iPhones. If you give it a chance and explore the city you will find its charming ruggedness, appreciate its beauty in multiple forms and forgive its flaws. UB has a lot of qualities I like in women so its no surprise I fell in love with the city.
I’m having so much fun with Tumblr I just added one for my band Tora! Tora! Tora!
We’re a 4 piece punk rock/power pop band from Los Angeles, California so if you’re into that kind of music follow us and check us out.
