Mongolia

Hustai National Park, nestled in the majestic Khustai Mountains of Töv Province, is a cherished national treasure of Mongolia, also known as Khustain Nuruu National Park. Flowing gracefully through its heart is the Tuul River, adding to the park's natural allure.

Tsenkher Hot Springs, nestled in the Arkhangai Province of central Mongolia, are renowned for their natural beauty and therapeutic properties. These springs, located approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Tsetserleg, the capital of Arkhangai Province, are fed by underground geothermal sources, resulting in water temperatures ranging from 86°F (30°C) to 194°F (90°C). Rich in minerals like sulfur, calcium, and magnesium, the waters are believed to offer various health benefits, including relaxation, stress relief, and relief from skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Elsen Tasarkhai is a segment of the Mongol Els sand dunes, stretching 80 km in length and 5 km in width across the Burd, Bulgan, and Gurvanbulag soums of the Uvurkhangai province. Situated 280 km west of Ulaanbaatar and 80 km east of Karakorum, the ancient Mongolian capital, this area is enveloped by sand dunes, hills adorned with rare bushes, and a small forest along a river. This creates a unique amalgamation of Mongolian mountains, forests, and Gobi-style landscapes all in one locale.

The Tavan Bogd, also known as the "Five Saints," is a mountain massif situated in Mongolia, near the tripoint border shared with China and Russia. Its highest peak, Khüiten Peak (formerly known as Nairamdal Peak), stands as Mongolia's highest point, reaching an elevation of 4,374 meters above sea level.

The Tavan Bogd massif predominantly lies within Mongolia's Bayan-Ölgii Province, with its northern slopes extending into Russia's Altai Republic, and its western part reaching China's Burqin County.

Shiveet Mountain is located in the far western province of Bayan-Ulgii in Mongolia. This mountain holds great significance as a sacred area throughout history. Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain is adorned with approximately 10,000 petroglyphs, numerous human statues, and Turkic stone men. The majority of these carvings are situated in the lower sections of Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, scattered on rocks along the east banks of the Khar Salaa River.

The Syrgali Valley is a natural area with two lakes named Khoton and Khurgan, located in the specially protected zone of Altai Tavan Bogd. This valley is situated opposite Altai Tavan Bogd. "Syrgal" is a Tuvan word that means "earring," and this region is rich in historical and archaeological monuments. It is well-known among archaeologists for the rock paintings in the Syrgal Valley and the burials of the Pazyryk culture.

Due to its cool climate, Kazakh herder families from Tuva only come to the Syrgali region in the summer and settle in Tsengel Khairkhan in the fall.

Dayan Lake, a freshwater mountain lake, is situated in the Sagsai district of the Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia. Recognized by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area since 2009, the lake is nestled within the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Covering an expansive 67 square kilometers with a depth of 4 meters, Dayan Lake offers a picturesque landscape.