Amateur historians should not miss Khentii province, the legendary childhood homeland of Ghengis Khan.

It was from here that the 13th century warlord set off to conquer the Asian landmass, largely succeeding.

His birthplace is located in the town of Dadal, a small hamlet of log cabins located near the Russian border. Sitting idyllically on the edge of forest, with rivers and crystal-clear lakes nearby, Dadal makes for an excellent rest after a long drive across the steppes.

Along with abandoned monasteries, sacred mountains and archaeological sites, Khentii is an excellent place to saddle up a horse and get lost for a few days.