Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour

Kharkhorum

Kharakorum is located in the Orkhon Valley of central Mongolia. And it was the capital of the Mongol Empire from 1235 to 1263. The site of Karakorum may have been first settled about 750.  Firstly, in 1220 Genghis Khan established his headquarters there and used it as a base for his invasion of China. The Karakorum was a busy city with high civilization. And the best artists and masters of antiquity built the city. But Karakorum completely destroyed in the fierce battles of the internecine war. Secondly, in 1267 the capital moved to Khanbaliq (modern Peking) by Kublai Khan. Then the Ming troops destroyed Karakorum  in 1388. Erdene Zuu  – The first Buddhist monastery called Erdene-Zuu was built on ruins of Karakorum .Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery and modern style historical Museum .

Drive to Ongi monastery.

The older southern complex consisted of various administrative buildings as well as 11 temples. The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples – among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. The grounds housed also 4 Buddhist universities. It was completely destroyed in 1939. Although there is little left, it is interesting to go there to explore the ruins. Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour

Today we will drive to Bayanzag.

Bayanzag is one of the most famous paleontological sites in the world. American explorer Roy Andrew Chapman first found dinosaur bones and eggs in the area in 1922. During the 2 years he searched through the Mongolian Gobi Desert and he found Dinosaur fossils from Bayanzag, Nemekht Mountain. It is illegal to remove or move the dinosaur fossils from its first place if you found one. 

Our trip will continue driving  to Khongoriin Els

Khongor sand dunes are one of the largest sand dunes in Mongolia. And it covers a 180km long area. The largest dunes are North West of the range up to 800 meters high. You can climb to the top of the sand dunes and slide down. But it seems like a challenge for many people. Once you are on the top of the dunes, slide the sand northwards against the wind. Also you will hear a sound like an aircraft. This is the sand singing.  The view of the desert is awesome from the top of the sand dunes. Experience the endangered two-humped Bactrian camels and big open blue skies in the Gobi Desert. Enjoy Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour

Yolyn Am also known as “Eagle Valley”

It is located in Gurvan Saikhan National park, Umnugobi province. “The Lammergeier”, rare bearded vulture birds are often translated as Yol, thus it is usually said valley of vultures or valley of eagles. A museum exhibits the fauna of the Gobi in Mongolia. You can discover enormous cliffs and narrows and a glacier that doesn’t melt until the end of the June. Adorable chipmunks of the family Sciuridae and other wild animals exist here. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Gobi museum.

Today’s destination is White Stupa.

Baga gazariin chuluu

Baga Gazariin Chuluu –(Rock Formations) is a 15 km long and 10 km wide stone massif, located in Middle Gobi. This site is about 4 hours south of Ulaanbaatar. There is a narrow canyon with asp, birch, white wicker and elm tree, as well the ruin of a stone temple where monks lived and meditated since the seventeenth century. Also, there is a spring water which comes from under source that is good for eye illness.

Drive to Terelj National Park

Drive to Terelj National Park. Gorkhi Terelj is one of the most visited and interesting parks of Mongolia. The natural landscape is colorful and with magnificent alpine scenery. One of the most recognizable attractions of Terelj is Turtle Rock. And a few kilometers from Turtle Rock, you will find another must-see spot, the Ariyabal Meditation Temple. From the top of the temple, you can see the beautiful view of the national park.