He was born to a family of nobility in 1162; his given name was Temujin. When his family was banished from its tribe after his father's death, he eventually conquered his enemies, rising to the position of Khaan... or ruler. By 1206, he had united all the disparate Mongol tribes and was proclaimed at an assembly of nobles, the Great Khaan of Mongolia.

He was... Chinggis Khaan - the most feared and revered ruler of all Asia!

Today the pastoral lands, grassy steppes and mighty Gobi desert remain much the same as they were in Chinggis's time. Join Frederic as he takes you on a voyage to this great warriors land, from his ancient capital at Kharkaroum, to the silky twisted sands of the Gobi; from the Painted Hills where dinosaurs roamed, to the Ikh Nart Nature Reserve - where huge cinerous vultures still soar.

Then listen to the ethereal chants of the Monks at Gandan, as you are guided through their spectacular temples in Ulaan Baatar.

It's a journey into a unique land - unlike any other!

A vibrant and colourful 90 minute slide show featuring Mongolian music and lively travel lore. Created and presented by Montreal adventure photographer

Frederic Hore

Not to be missed!