Month

April 2024
15
Apr

Grand CANYON? NOPE!

Does this photo remind you of the Grand Canyon? This spectacular natural formation is named Khermen Tsav and is in Mongolia. The reason why these two formations are likened is that both Grand Canyon and Khermen Tsav possess similar general structure, origin and were formed by large river sediments. But Khermen Tsav differs by its...
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15
Apr

Khongor sand dunes

Are you heading to Mongolian Gobi Desert? If yes, that’s a great choice. So we would like to introduce to you the marvelous destination that you will definitely visit. This is Khongor sand dunes. When you say Gobi, what comes to your mind? 1/3 of the Gobi desert, one of the biggest in Asia, is...
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15
Apr

Khuvsgul lake

Khusvgul Lake is said to have formed about 7 million years ago. It is located 101 km north of Murun, capital city of Khuvsgul province, crossing the territories of Alag-Erdene, Renchinlkhumbe, Khankh, and Chandmani-Undur villages of Khuvsgul province. It is 34-36 kilometers wide, 136 kilometers long, 262 meters deep and is elevated 1645 meters above sea...
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15
Apr

Amarbayasgalant Monastery

It is located on the front side of Burenkhaan mountain and on the outflow of the Iwen River in Selenge province. In 1725, Emperor of the Manchu Dynasty, King Enkh-Amgalan issued a decree to allocate 100 thousand Lan (old unit of measure to weigh gold and silver bullion equal to 37.2 g) and ordered the...
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