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In my experience, the people there were wonderful. Friendly, hospitable, and with a great sense of humor. Yeah, there are assholes like anywhere else, but for the most part people are really nice.
Be prepared for harsh light for longer than you're used to. That said, the early morning/evening light is beautiful and lasts a while.
If you visit the "black market" in Ulaanbaatar, do not bring your camera. It could easily get stolen or, at very least, get you beaten up. If you go to Gandan Monastery, consider leaving the camera at home, as theft there is especially high. If you're going to Kharkhorum, there is another famous monastery there that's worth visiting, without the worries of theft you get at the big one in UB.
It really is a great place, and you're quite fortunate in that you get to go. I went for the first time last summer, and will hopefully go again in the next few years. Having been there once, I know I could make much better photographs of it second time around.
Just keep your mind open for new ideas, photographic and otherwise. Don't concentrate so much on making photographs that you miss out on other things in the trip. Enjoy it, and post shots when you come back.
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