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For centuries, using eagles to catch prey has been a traditional sport
among Central Asian nomads. Even Marco Polo mentioned the great
raptors kept by Kublai Khaan. The sport is alive and well today, but you'll only
find it in a small corner of Mongolia. Travel to Bayan-Ölgii and link up with the
Kazakh hunters who capture and train these magnificent birds. The best time to
visit is in early October, when you can attend the colourful Eagle Festival (
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) in Ölgii city.
