Journey through Mongolia
Our road trip through Mongolia lasted 8 days, starting on May 1st with crossing the border at the village of Khankh.
The plan was as follows: travel through Khankh, Khatgal, Murun, Kharkhorin, Dalanzadgad, Tsagaan Suvarga, Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, and return to Russia via Kyakhta. We spent the night by Lake Khövsgöl. Cold and beautiful. Almost all our nights were spent in the car. Next, in Kharkhorin, I highly recommend visiting the famous Erdene Zuu Monastery, founded in 1586. It is one of the most significant cultural and historical sites in Mongolia. Then we stayed overnight in Tsagaan Suvarga, a place known for its unique natural formations, vibrant colors, and unusual rock shapes. Our dream was to climb the Khongoryn Els sand dunes and watch the sunrise there. The dunes are massive sand formations, one of Mongolia's most famous natural attractions. These dunes reach heights of up to 800 meters and stretch for tens of kilometers, creating a stunning landscape. The shifting sands produce an incredible sound, indescribable, as if the Gobi itself is singing. Unfortunately, we couldn't witness the sunrise; it came along with a sandstorm. Also, be sure to visit the Bayanzag Canyon, known as the "Flaming Cliffs." It truly looks like it's ablaze under the sunset.
And of course, take a stroll through Ulaanbaatar, enjoy the local cuisine, see the dinosaurs, and the statue of Genghis Khan.
The journey was unforgettable. Words cannot express how beautiful Mongolia's nature is. For a long time, closing my eyes, I will see the starry night sky over the Gobi.
Wishing you wonderful travels.