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Bayankhongor
ℹ️Practical info — Bayankhongor
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💡 Tips
- Visit the local natural history museum to see replicas of dinosaur fossils found in the region.
- Plan a trip to the Shargaljuut hot springs, located about 50 km away.
- The city is situated on the Tuin River; the riverbanks are pleasantly cool in summer.
- Be prepared for extreme temperature differences between day and night.
- Use the city as a starting point for travels into the 'Great Gobi B' nature reserves.
🍽 Food
Meat cooked with hot stones, often offered in larger restaurants along the main road.
Buy this in the morning directly from vendors at the market entrance.
A hearty meat soup with noodles, good for cold evenings, found in local cafes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Known for high-quality yak wool and cashmere products.
Look for handmade saddles and bridles in the small shops on the outskirts of town.
A peaceful spot for a walk, especially south of the bridge.
Outside of events, a large open area for quiet exercise.
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Bayankhongor, meaning rich Khongor, sits at 1,859 metres above sea level along the Tüin River and has been the capital of the namesake province since 1942, with around 27,000 inhabitants. The town lies 630 kilometres west of Ulaanbaatar and forms an ecological boundary between the snow-capped peaks of the Khangai Mountains (Otgontenger, 4,008 m) to the north and the Gobi Desert to the south. The province preserves the famous cave paintings of Tsagaan Agui (white cave), dated between 33,000 and 47,000 years old and among the oldest in the world. About 100 kilometres south lies the Shargaljuut hot-spring area, with more than 100 springs reaching 92 degrees, the country's foremost spa region. The surrounding area is rich in dinosaur fossils, especially Tarbosaurus bataar. The local economy rests on traditional livestock herding and gold panning along the rivers, which provides income but also raises significant environmental concerns.
- Location: Mongolia
- Nearby: Mörön (69 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -17 | -13 | -4 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 1 | -8 | -15 |
| Rain mm | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 35 | 42 | 38 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Geography
Facts
- Bevölkerung rund 27.000 Einwohner
- Auf 1.859 Metern Höhe am Tüin-Fluss
- Hauptstadt der Provinz Bayankhongor seit 1942
- Tsagaan-Agui-Höhlenmalereien 33.000 bis 47.000 Jahre alt
- Otgontenger-Gipfel (4.008 m) im Norden
- Heiße Quellen Shargaljuut bis 92 Grad
- Über 100 Thermalquellen für Therapie
- Dinosaurierfossilien von Tarbosaurus bataar
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