Mongolia courts tourists by making it easier to visit

FILE - Tourists take photos near the 40-meter-tall stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan, a national hero who amassed power to become the leader of the Mongols in the early 13th century on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on July 1, 2024. FILE - Korean tourists visit Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on June 27, 2024.

With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping to woo visitors who are truly looking to get away from it all.