Destinations and places you must see when you travel in Mongolia
Eastern Mongolia Eastern Mongolia is one of the wild and most untouched region in Mongolia. One of the main tourist attraction of Eastern Mongolia is that is A Birthplace of Genghis Khan. World’s Largest Steppe – Menen The largest flat plains of Mongolia are in the most east part of the country. The slope of the…
In Mongolia, the provinces (or Aimags) of Bayan-Ugii, Khovd, Uvs, Gobi-Altai, and Zavkhan are known as Western Mongolia. Even though it is the furthest region of the country, provinces are accessible by paved roads from Ulaanbaatar, the capital city. Western Mongolia has a long history and is also Mongolia’s most ethnically diverse region. For some,…
The Northern part of Mongolia is the most traveled destination among locals and tourists. The highlight of Northern Mongolia, an alpine region bordering the forests of Siberia, is pristine Khuvsgul Lake, known as Mongolia’s “dark blue pearl” and Darkhad valley – there are over 200 lakes surrounded by high mountains covered with forest and extensive…
The Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia is well recognized for being a unique habitat and the home of the dinosaurs. The Gobi is the nation’s most fascinating region and you are welcome to discover its secrets. This region is well-known for its distinctive natural formations and flora and fauna that are exclusive to this area.…
Geography of Central Mongolia Central Mongolia is the most popular destinations in Mongolia. It is where most visitors begin their adventures, since it’s closer to Ulaanbaatar. And many recommended tour attractions, including natural landscapes, national parks, historical sites, ancient ruins, burial monuments, monasteries, and religious sites, are found in Central Mongolia, making this region a must-see…
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Altai Tavan Bogd national park has some of the most stunning scenery in Mongolia with towering mountains, glacier, deep lush valleys, and freshwater lakes. It sits in the westernmost region, bordering Mongolia with its two neighbours Chine and Russia. The name of the national park literally translates to “Five Saints…
Eagle Hunters and Huntress Hunting with raptors is very much an ancient tradition of the Central Asian nomadic tribes. The earliest mentions in the historic resources, Secret History of the Mongols reveals Bodonchar Munkhag, a direct ancestor of Chinggis Khaan, was abandoned by his tribe and caught a goshawk for hunting to survive from starvation.…
Ikh Nartiin Chuluu, commonly known as Ikh Nart, lies in the East Gobi, marking the northeast ending of the Gobi Desert. Ikh Nart Nature Reserve was established in 1996, covering 66000 hectares to protect a globally important population of argali sheep. As the transition area between the desert and grassland, Ikh Nart has a unique…
Tsagaan Suvarga is one of the many unusual scenery the Gobi Desert has to offer. Sometimes referred to as White Stupa, Tsagaan Suvarga’s scarps are situated in Ulziit soum, Dundgobi province. The slopes look like ruins of the ancient city from the distance. You will be greeted by 100 meters wide (328 ft) and 30…
The Tsaatans are a small Tuvan reindeer herders community living in northern corner of Mongolia. The name Tsaatan literally means “people who have reindeer” in the Mongolian language. They speak the Dukhan language, which is endangered only spoken among the reindeer herders. Tsaatan’s lifestyle differs from other people around the world. Tsaatan’s daily chores are…