The best of Mongolia
Mongolia is the second largest landlocked country in the world after Kazakhstan. At the same time, it is a country with borders furthest from the sea coast, as much as 700 km. It measures 2,392 km in the west-east direction and 1,259 km from north to south. It borders only two states, Russia and China. With its area it is 22 times larger than the Czech Republic and with only 3.4 million inhabitants it is one of the most sparsely populated areas in the world. It is divided into 21 ajmags and 329 somons. The capital Ulaanbaatar is administered separately.
Ulagchiin Char Nuur lake
A marvelous lake in the middle of the desert
In Dzavchan Ajmag, near the town of Zavchanmandal, at an altitude of 1980 meters, is located Lake Ulagchiin… continue reading
Erdene Zuu Monastery
One of the most important monuments of Mongolia
The Buddhist Erdene Zuu Monastery (probably the oldest in Mongolia) was founded at the end of the 16th… continue reading
Chuvsgul Nuur Lake
The second largest Mongolian lake
The volcanic lake is part of the Baikal Rift Ditch Zone, which originated 55 million years ago. Chuvsgul is… continue reading
NP Gorchi-Tereldz
National park near the capital
The national park with an area of 293,168 ha was declared in 1993. Rare minerals have been mined in its… continue reading
Uliastaj
The heart of the Dzavchan ajmag
Uliastaj, the administrative center of the Dzavchan Ajmag, is a quiet and pleasant town with hotels,… continue reading
Tsetserleg
The “Garden“ of the Archangay Ajmag
The city of Tsetserleg, or also Cecerleg (translated as „Garden“), is the administrative center of the… continue reading
Ulaanbaatar
Capital of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar means Red Hero. And it is not just the name that shows the considerable influence of the northern… continue reading
Charchorin
A modern city based on the legendary Karakorum
The modern agricultural city of Charchorin is located 373 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar in the Orchon River… continue reading
Choridol Saridagiin Nuruu
Mountains and strictly protected area at Lake Chuvsgul
The Choridol Saridag Protected Area with an area of 1886 km2 was established in 1997. It is located in the… continue reading
Ulaan Tsutgalan Churchree
Red waterfall on the river Orchon
The waterfall was formed as a result of volcanic eruptions about 20,000 years ago and its water falls from a… continue reading
Orchoni Uurtiin Tochoi
Cliffs in the canyon of the river Orchon
Orchoni Uurtiin Tochoi are cliffs forming a canyon in the meander of the Orchon River. It is located in the… continue reading
Changaj
The second highest mountain range of Mongolia
Changai (with the highest point Otgon Tenger Uul, 4031 m) is a mountain range in western Mongolia located… continue reading
Chujsiin Najman Nuur
The area of eight lakes
Chujsiin Najman Nuur (Eight Lakes Region) is a remote mountainous area in the southern part of Changaj Nuruu… continue reading
Mongolian sands
Sand dunes in the heart of Mongolia
About half a day's drive in the northeast of the city of Bulgan in western Mongolia, the wind blows a hundred… continue reading
Telmen Nuur Lake
Salt lake
Telmen Nuur is a salt lake southwest of the Bulnai Mountains. It is located at an altitude of 1789 m, roughly… continue reading
Terchiin Cagaan Nuur Lake
The White Lake on the Terleh River
In the middle of the Chorgo-Terchiin Cagaan National Park at 2054 m above sea level is located the beautiful… continue reading
Chustain Nuruu NP
Home of wild horses
The national park located in Central Ajmag is an example of the steppe landscape of the southwestern part of… continue reading
Genghis Khan's Monument
Tribute to the greatest Asian conqueror
The 40-meter-high and 250-ton steel equestrian statue of Genghis Khan lies on the banks of the Tuul Gol River… continue reading
Green Palace in Ulaanbaatar
The Winter Palace of the last Mongolian Bogd-khan
Bogd-khan's Green (or Winter) Palace was built in 1905 and served as the seat of the eighth and last Bogd… continue reading
Tuvchun Chiid
Buddhist monastery in the mountains of Changai
Tuvchun Chiid is a specific smaller mountain monastery, located at an altitude of almost 2250 m above sea… continue reading
Chojin Lama Sum
Buddhist monastery under the skyscrapers of Ulaanbaatar
Chojjina Lama Temple was built in the first decade of the 20th century to serve the younger brother of the… continue reading