Attractions in Mongolia

White Stupa (Tsagaan Suvarga)

Tsagaan Suvarga, which translates to White Stupa, is a steep limestone formation in the semi-desert, shaped by wind and water erosion.

Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Baga Gazriin Chuluu is a picturesque granite rock massif that rises abruptly from the flat steppe of the Middle Gobi.

Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur

Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, or the Great White Lake, is a beautiful freshwater lake in central Mongolia surrounded by volcanoes.

Orkhon Waterfall (Ulaan Tsutgalan)

The Orkhon Waterfall, locally known as Ulaan Tsutgalan, is the most famous waterfall in Mongolia.

Khorgo Volcano

The Khorgo Volcano is an extinct volcano in the Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.

Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad)

Turtle Rock is an imposing granite rock formation in the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park that has naturally taken the shape of a giant turtle.

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.

Suikhent Petrified Forest

The Suikhent Petrified Forest is a paleontological sensation in the Mongolian desert.

Khermen Tsav

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

Taikhar Rock (Taikhar Chuluu)

Taikhar Chuluu is a massive, 20-meter high granite block that mysteriously stands in the middle of the vast plain by the Tamir River.

Khongoryn Els

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

Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)

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

Burkhan Khaldun Mountain

Burkhan Khaldun is the most sacred mountain in Mongolia, hidden in the forested Khentii mountain range.

Aryabal Meditation Temple

The Aryabal Meditation Temple is a Buddhist temple in the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, picturesquely built into a steep mountainside.

Amarbayasgalant Monastery

One of the three largest Buddhist monastic centers in Mongolia, featuring stunning Manchu-style architecture.

Deer Stones of Uushigiin Uvur

The Uushigiin Uvur complex in Khuvsgul Province preserves some of Eurasia's finest Bronze Age deer stones.

Zaisan Memorial

Located on a hill south of Ulaanbaatar, the Zaisan Memorial honors Soviet soldiers killed in World War II.

Khöshöö Tsaidam Monuments

The Khöshöö Tsaidam Monuments in the Orkhon Valley are vital 8th-century stone inscriptions.

Tsagaan Suvarga

Spectacular limestone rock formations resembling a giant white stupa and looking like a lunar landscape.

Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue

The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue in Tsonjin Boldog is the world's tallest horse statue at 40 meters.

Ongi Monastery

Ruins of a large monastery on the banks of the Ongi River, once a significant educational center in the Gobi.

Nature

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Buddha Park Ulaanbaatar

A tranquil park at the foot of Zaisan Hill, dominated by an 18-meter-tall golden Buddha statue, serving as a place of reflection.

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Ulaanbaatar Botanical Garden

A green oasis in the capital dedicated to researching and preserving Mongolian flora, showcasing a variety of native plant species.

Khar-Us Lake

This 'Black Water Lake' in western Mongolia is divided into two by a large reed island and is a paradise for water birds.

Uvs Lake

This vast, shallow salt lake in northwestern Mongolia is the center of an endorheic basin of extreme climatic importance.

Buir Lake

A large freshwater lake in the far east of Mongolia that extends across the border into China and is rich in fish stocks.

Khar Lake (Zavkhan)

Nestled among massive sand dunes, this magical blue lake offers a dramatic contrast to the arid desert landscape.

Lake Khövsgöl

Often referred to as the 'dark blue pearl' of Mongolia, it is the country's largest freshwater lake.

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Mongolian Altai

A massive, glaciated mountain system that defines the western border of Mongolia and is dominated by extreme temperature fluctuations.

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Khangai Mountains

This green and water-rich mountain range in the center of the country is characterized by vast alpine meadows and dense larch forests.

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Ikh Bogd Mountain

The highest peak of the Gobi-Altai Mountains rises majestically from the surrounding semi-desert and offers spectacular views.

More highlights

Bogd Khan Palace Museum

The Bogd Khan Palace Museum in Ulaanbaatar served as the Winter Palace for the eighth Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, Mongolia's last theocratic ruler.

Hustai National Park

Hustai National Park is the most important protected area for the successful reintroduction of Przewalski's horses, also known as Takhi.

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

The Altai Tavan Bogd National Park in the far west of Mongolia is famous for its glaciated peaks, deep lakes, and ancient petroglyphs.

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Khalkh Gol Battlefield

The area along the Khalkhin Gol river was the site of a decisive yet lesser-known battle in 1939.

Tsenkher Hot Springs

The Tsenkher hot springs are hidden deep in the forested mountains of the Arkhangai province.

Amarbayasgalant Monastery

Amarbayasgalant Monastery in northern Mongolia is one of the top preserved Buddhist centers in the nation.

Gandantegchinlen Monastery

Gandantegchinlen Monastery is the largest active Buddhist center in Ulaanbaatar.

Karakorum Ruins

Karakorum was the legendary capital of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century under Ogedei Khan.

Ongi Monastery Ruins

Ongiin Khiid was once among the largest monasteries in the Gobi Desert, located along the Ongi River.

Manzushir Monastery

The ruins of Manzushir Monastery are nestled in the scenic valleys of the Bogd Khan Uul mountains.

Erdene Zuu Monastery

Erdene Zuu is probably the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia.

Khamariin Khiid Monastery

Khamariin Khiid is an important Buddhist center in the Gobi Desert, renowned as a spiritual energy center ('Shambhala').

Sükhbaatar Square

Sükhbaatar Square is the vibrant heart of the capital Ulaanbaatar.

Baldan Bereeven Monastery

Baldan Bereeven Monastery is hidden in the forested mountains of Khentii Province.

Petroglyphs of the Mongolian Altai

The Petroglyphs in the Mongolian Altai constitute a massive open-air museum of prehistoric art.

Sangiin Kherem Fortress Ruins

The ruins of the Sangiin Kherem fortress are located in the north of Khovd city.

Choijin Lama Temple

The Choijin Lama Temple is a fascinating architectural complex in downtown Ulaanbaatar.

Tövkhön Monastery

Tövkhön Monastery is perched spectacularly on a rocky mountain peak surrounded by dense forests.

agriculture

Uvs Sea Buckthorn Farms

Uvs Province is famous for cultivating hardy, vitamin-rich sea buckthorn, which thrives in the harsh climate and is processed into juice and oil.