View of Ölgii

Journey · 1 day

Tavan Bogd - Ölgii

On the road to Ölgii

Tavan BogdÖlgii
Drive
150 km4 hr
Season
Summer
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

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    DestinationÖlgii

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About this Journey

A trip to the city of Ölgii (Ulgii) is an amazing journey into the cultural and historical heart of the Mongolian Altai. Ölgii is the administrative center of Bayan-Olgii aimag and the cultural center of the Kazakh people living in this region.

After arriving in Ölgii, you can visit the open market, where real masterpieces of Kazakh craft are presented. Here you will find unique hand-embroidered carpets and decorated with traditional patterns, as well as warm hats and jackets made from natural materials and reflecting the national style of Kazakh clothing.

Enjoy a traditional Kazakh concert and farewell dinner.

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Arriving here

Tavan Bogd is a pasture on the feet of the Mongolian Altai, and Tavan Bogd massif peaks
Shiveet Khairkhan MountainTavan Bogd

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Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain - Tavan Bogd

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Continuing from here

A blue lake in the middle of pasture and mountain of Bayan Ölgii, the sky is light blue with some clouds
ÖlgiiTolbo Nuur lake

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Ölgii - Tolbo Nuur lake

45 km 2 km Summer
horses graze quietly in the meadows of the Khustai Nature Park
ÖlgiiHustai National Park

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Ölgii - Hustai National Park

126 km 1300 km Summer
Little Gobi desert sand dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai
ÖlgiiElsen Tasarkhai

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Ölgii - Elsen Tasarkhai

100 km 1300 km Year-Round

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