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The southern Mongolia is spanned by a large portion of the Gobi desert. As all deserts go, it is home to mounds and mounds of sand. However, unlike many deserts, the Gobi often sees cold temperatures and snow on the peaks surrounding the valleys. People who visit Mongolia are often times drawn to the inter-country desert for its incredible beauty and the natives have made use of this by organizing tours. Many of these tours are by camel, the most eloquent and unique way to see the Gobi desert. These animals are perfectly adapted for desert an desert-like conditions having high heat durability, long distance endurance and a reduced need for water. They are trained by the natives to be friendly and accommodating forms of transport through the Gobi desert. Due to their large size, they can carry a person of just about any size as well as the person-s belongings. They take a slow pace through the sandy dunes and give the visitor a chance to observe the fascinating land-scape, stop if needed and also to take pictures. As camels travel in groups, an entire family (a camel per person) can make their way across the desert. The camels make an affordable transportation through the desert that is essentially impossible to walk through on foot.