Mongolia

Code value
MN
Nationality
Mongolian
Path Element
mongolia
Adjective
Mongolian

Altai city - Govi Altai

Altai is a small town of 16,000 inhabitants and the capital of the province of Gobi-Altai, also called Yesönbulag.

The city is located nearly 1000 km southwest of Ulan Bator, and 2180 meters above sea level, making it the highest city in Mongolia.

Altai Airport has a dirt runway that regularly serves Arvaikheer and Ulaanbaatar.

Mandalgovi

Mandalgobi is a city in Mongolia, located in the Dundgovi province. Despite the fact that Mandalgobi is a relatively young city, it has a number of interesting and unique attractions that attract tourists and travelers.

Els Desert
One of the key attractions near Mandalgobi is the Els Desert. This desert area is impressive with its high sand dunes that create majestic landscapes. Tourists often come here to enjoy hiking through the dunes, watch the sunrise and sunset, and experience the amazing peace and quiet of the desert.

Sainshand

Sainshanda is a small town in Mongolia, located in the Dornogov province, near the famous Gobi desert complex. The city is famous for its unique historical and cultural attractions.

Hamaryn Khiid Monastery
One of the key attractions of Sainshand is the Hamaryn Khiid Monastery. This ancient Buddhist monastery was founded in 1820 and was one of the few monasteries in Mongolia to survive the period of political repression. Hamaryn Khiid Monastery attracts pilgrims and tourists due to its unique architecture, cultural and religious values.

Choibalsan

Choibolsan is a city in the northern part of Mongolia, in the Khovsgol province. This region is known for its unique natural attractions that attract tourists from all over the world.

Lake Khovsgol
One of the most famous attractions of Choibolsan is Lake Khovsgol. It is the second deepest lake in Asia and one of the cleanest freshwater lakes in the world. The lake is surrounded by mountains and forests, creating magnificent scenery for nature and photography lovers.

Darkhan

Darkhan is a city in northern Mongolia, the administrative center of the Darkhan-Uul province. It is located approximately 230 kilometers northwest of the capital Ulaanbaatar. Darkhan is the second largest city in Mongolia after Ulaanbaatar and has strategic importance as the transport and industrial center of the region.

Bulgan

Bulgan sits between Khangai pasture, river valleys and northern forest-steppe. Uran Togoo, the Orkhon and Selenge basin, airag-producing households and quieter road links give the province a lived agricultural and pastoral texture rather than a single landmark.

Ölgii

Ölgii, capital of Bayan-Ölgii Aimag, Mongolia's westernmost province, sits at 1,710 meters altitude with a population of 30,338 (2014). The city is a hub of Kazakh culture, boasting 4 mosques and renowned for Kazakh embroidery, music, and eagle hunting, showcased at the annual Golden Eagle Festival. Initially an ethnic Kazakh village, Ölgii's history dates back over 200 years, with Kazakhs drawn to the Altai region due to pressures from the Russian Empire and Chinese communism.

Bayankhongor

Bayankhongor is a transition province: Shargaljuut springs, Bayankhongor town, Orog and Böön Tsagaan lake country, then drier roads toward the Gobi. Its value is the shift itself, where herder movement, water points and distance shape the day.

Tsetserleg

Tsetserleg is the capital of Mongolia and the cultural, economic and political center of the country. Located in central Mongolia, the city is a picturesque combination of historical monuments and modern architectural attractions.

Historical heritage
Tsetserleg has a rich history dating back to the distant past. Many historical monuments and museums can be found here, such as the Museum of Nature and History of Mongolia, where visitors can learn about the country's rich cultural and historical heritage.

Arvaikheer

Arvaikheer is a picturesque city in central Mongolia that impresses with its colorful landscapes, historical monuments and rich cultural heritage. Situated in a picturesque valley, the city has become a popular tourist destination, offering guests an unforgettable experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of authentic Mongolian life.