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Khuvsgul lake and Siberian taiga in
Khuvsgul have become one of the most popular tourist sites in the
country. Lake Khuvsgul is 136 km long, 36 km wide, 262 m deep, and
is located at an altitude of 1645 m above sea level.
It is the second largest fresh water lake in Central Asia. It is
inhabited by nine species offish including the Siberian grayling
and lenok. Fishing and sport fishing are becoming popular in the
lake area. Taiga fauna and flora, taiga forest dwellers, Tsaatan,
practicing rain-deer breeding are the main attractions for tourists.
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Located not far from Ulaanbaatar, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is
the most visited natural tourist sight. The National Park is a popular
place for trekking, horse-back riding and rafting tours. There are
also many children's summer camps and tourist ger-camps in Terelj.
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The 800-meter high sand dunes in Sevrei soum, South Gobi aimag,
are called Khongoryn Els. These dunes are 20 km wide and 100 km
long. The
Khongoryn River flows along the sand dunes and gives birth to oases.
Several tour companies organize trekking and camel riding tours
to the sand dunes.
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The valley in the Zuun Saikhan mountain located 45 km from Dalanzadgad,
in the centre of South Gobi aimag, is called Yolyn Am. The narrow
valley between high rock walls has breathtaking dramatic scenery,
and no doubt is one of the most beautiful places in the country.
In rainy summers hundreds of small waterfalls appear in the rocky
walls, Trekking and horse-riding tours are available to the valley.
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A natural monument located in Tariat soum of Arkhangai aimag. Khorgo-Terkhiin
Tsagaan Nuur National park was established to protect the spectacular
mountain scenery and endangered species of fauna and flora. The
unique natural complex of Horgo mountain (2240 m) and Terhiin Tsagaan
Lake (28 square m) appeared as a result of volcanic eruptions  many
thousands of years ago. The area has extinct volcanoes, many beautiful
lakes, a great number of animals and birds, and is definitely one
of the best natural tourist attractions.
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Bayanzag (Rich Saxaul) is a must for tourist routes in South Gobi
aimag. There is a picturesque saxaul forest the place is named after.
Bayanzag is a worldwide renowned place famous for dinosaur bones
and eggs discovered there- Archeologists claim that the area has
also a lot of unearthed objects from the Stone Age.
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330-km long sand dunes occupying 2724 square meters are the largest
sand dunes in Mongolia. They are on the border of Gobi Altai and
Zavkhan aimags. This natural compound located between the Altai
and Khangai Mountain ranges in the Depression of the Great Lakes
has rich fauna and flora. Dorgon Lake in the north-west of the dunes
and Ereen Lake in the center of the dunes create an ideal habitat
for hundreds of birds. This is an ideal sight for a photo safari,
birdwatching and camel riding trips.
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The cradle of Mongolian history - the Orkhon River Valley - is the
most popular and largest tourist center.  The
Orkhon river basin is rich in historical and natural monuments,
like the Orkhon river waterfall not far from bat-Ulziit soum, Ovorkhangai
aimag. Horse back riding and terkking tours have become popular
in the area. There are also many ger camps and tourist centres around
this place.
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The 1751-meter high granite mountain in the territory of Adaatsag
soum, Dundgobi aimag, is another place with unique scenery that
many tourists compare with lunar scenes. The mountain contains remains
of old temples. They are also rich in minerals, crystals and other
rocks.
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Just in the border area of Bulgan, Ovorkhangai and Tuv aimags is
the Khogno Khaan Mountain. This is a picturesque area with steppes,
mountains, forests and mineral water sources. Plus ruins of the
19th Century temples and monasteries are found in the Khogno Khaan
Uul, Trekking and horseback riding tours are available for visitors.
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The 4195-meter high mountain with a snow covered peak is called
mountains are located in the Altai highlands, which are quite rich
in wildlife. The rivers and lakes are full of various fish, The
Altai mountains are a good spot for mountain climbing and trekking.
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Domodyn steppe, which occupies a vast area in the territories of
Domed and Sukhbaatar aimags, is one of the last undisturbed plain
ecosystems, in the world. The vast Mongolian steppes of Dornod are
the habitat for a million gazelles and few other mammals. The area
is home to many species of birds. This is definitely aninteresting
region for tourism.
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