Across Mongolia – From Desert to Tundra

In Mongolia more than a million people still live as nomads, travelling across the vast country with their animals.

Orkhoo Lkhagva is seven months pregnant, yet she still helps to herd the family’s 60 camels. Together with her husband, she leads a nomadic life much like their ancestors did for generations. In the far north of the country lies Lake Chöwsgöl, which is protected as a national park. Environmental inspectors Baterdene Zayabayar and her colleague Tumursukh Munkthenger patrol the remote lake. They must head out onto the water after repeated reports of illegal fishing in the protected area. 15-year-old Chinguun Batbold lives in an apartment block in Ulaanbaatar. In addition to his enthusiasm for basketball, the 15-year-old's biggest idols are musicians from his own country. That's why Chinguun takes private lessons on the traditional horsehead fiddle. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, there is a craft workshop that produces luxury yurts for up to 60,000 euros.