Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park

Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park is the largest national park in Mongolia, spanning approximately 27,000 square kilometers. Located in the southern part of the country, its name translates to 'Three Beauties of the Gobi,' referring to the Baruun Saikhan, Dund Saikhan, and Zuun Saikhan mountain ranges. The park is renowned for its extreme landscape diversity, ranging from the massive sand dunes of Khongoryn Els, often called the 'Singing Sands,' to deep canyons like Yolyn Am. In Yolyn Am, ice fields can often be found even in mid-summer, preserved in the narrow valley floor. The region is a critical habitat for rare species such as the snow leopard, Argali sheep, and Siberian ibex. Paleontologically, the park is of global importance; areas like Bayanzag, the 'Flaming Cliffs,' were sites of major dinosaur fossil and egg discoveries in the 1920s. Vegetation is adapted to desert conditions, primarily consisting of saxaul forests and hardy steppe plants. The park features visitors a unique glimpse into nomadic life and the raw beauty of the Central Asian desert environment.

Nearby cities

Dalanzadgad

Dalanzadgad is the gateway to the Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia.

Khongoryn Els

Massive sand dunes in the Gobi Desert known for the musical sound produced by shifting winds.

History & landmarks

Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)

The Flaming Cliffs, locally known as Bayanzag, are a reddish sandstone formation in the Gobi Desert.

Khongoryn Els

Khongoryn Els, also known as the 'Singing Sands', are the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in the Gobi Desert.

Valley of the Eagles (Yolyn Am)

Yolyn Am, also known as the Valley of the Eagles, is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan National Park.

Khermen Tsav

Khermen Tsav is a remote, rugged canyon landscape of red sandstone deep in the Gobi Desert.

More places

Gobi Camel Breeding

In the vast plains of Ömnögovi province, nomads breed the two-humped Bactrian camel for wool, milk, and as a hardy pack animal.

Nemegt Basin

A dry valley in the Gobi Desert, famous worldwide for its rich dinosaur fossils.

Gobi Desert

One of the largest deserts in the world, characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations and vast gravel plains.

Tavan Tolgoi Coal Mine

A massive coal deposit in the South Gobi, producing mainly high-quality coking coal.

Ukhaa Khudag Coal Mine

A state-of-the-art coal mine in the Gobi, operated by the Mongolian Mining Corporation, known for its integrated washing plant.

Tost Mountains

A remote mountain range in the South Gobi, declared the world's first protected area specifically for snow leopards.

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Tsetsii Wind Farm

A modern wind energy project in the Gobi Desert, utilizing the strong and constant desert winds.

Oyu Tolgoi Mine

One of the world's largest copper and gold deposits, located deep in the Gobi Desert.