Mongolian hospitality for tourists at ‘Happy Ranch’
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2016-08-23
Elgin Sadakatsu, a Mongolian ethnic herdsman, manages Mongolian-style yurts alongside well-equipped services, namely “Happy Ranch”, at Subuerga town, Ejin Horo Banner, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. His yurts attract hundreds of tourists from across the country.
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The traditional Mongolian yurts at Elgin’s “Happy Ranch”. [Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua] |
Due to the stresses put on his family, Elgin quit his job as a taxi driver and started his own business in 2014. Elgin was eligible for a government loan, which has been granted as part of a program of poverty reduction. With around 100,000 yuan ($15,080) in loans from the local government, he established the Happy Ranch, occupying over 1,333 square meters, with seven small Mongolian yurts.
The following year, he received another 50,000 yuan ($7,540) in funds from the local government for an extension to his ranch, enabling him to build a row of standard rooms for tourists.
Elgin’s ranch caters for nation-wide tourists with warm-hearted hospitality, special Mongolian dishes as well as value for money.
Elgin feels the Happy Ranch is like his own child, and he has watched it growing into a strong herdsman.
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A young girl rides on a horse led by Elgin Sadakatsu, the ranch owner, on Aug 20. [Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua] |
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