ULAN BATOR, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia is on track to meet its target of receiving 1 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, local media reported on Saturday, citing the Mongolian Tourism Organization.
The Asian country has received 919,104 foreign tourist arrivals since the beginning of the year, reaching 91.9 percent of its annual target, according to the tourism organization.
Mongolia recorded more than 847,000 foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, marking a 5-percent increase from the previous year.
The Mongolian government views tourism as a key sector in diversifying the country's economy, which has traditionally relied heavily on mining exports.
However, the country's tourism industry has long faced seasonal challenges due to its harsh continental climate, characterized by long, severe winters and relatively short summers.
To address these challenges, the government has been promoting the development of year-round tourism. As part of these efforts, it has extended its "Years to Visit Mongolia" campaign through 2028, aiming to attract at least 1 million foreign visitors annually. ■