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• Ulaanbaatar Ulaanbaatar combines Mongolian history, Buddhist heritage, museums, ger culture and open-steppe excursions with a lively modern city centre.
• Zuunmod Zuunmod, Mongolia, pairs Töv Province heritage with Manzushir Monastery, Bogd Khan mountain scenery, open steppe and easy access to Ulaanbaatar.

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Every region of Mongolia, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• Dornod Steppe Explore Dornod Steppe in eastern Mongolia for vast grasslands, migratory wetlands, wildlife, ger hospitality and Khalkhin Gol history.
• Orkhon Valley Explore Mongolia’s Orkhon Valley for ancient capitals, Buddhist heritage, open steppe, waterfalls and living nomadic culture around Kharkhorin.
• Lake Khövsgöl Discover the pristine beauty and rich culture of Lake Khövsgöl, Mongolia's Blue Pearl, nestled amidst lush forests and majestic mountains.
• Uvs Lake Basin Explore Mongolia’s Uvs Lake Basin for saline wetlands, remote steppe, mountain scenery, wildlife and living nomadic landscapes in the far west.
• Gobi Desert Explore Mongolia’s Gobi Desert for vast dunes, dinosaur fossils, wildlife, ger stays and remote landscapes shaped by deep geological time.
• Altai Mountains Explore Mongolia’s Altai Mountains for glacial peaks, remote valleys, ancient petroglyphs and the living Kazakh eagle-hunting culture of Bayan-Ölgii.

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• Terelj National Park Terelj National Park in Mongolia pairs granite valleys, forested hills, nomadic traditions, ger camps, hiking and the Tuul River near Ulaanbaatar.
• Bogd Khan Mountain Bogd Khan Mountain near Ulaanbaatar offers forested trails, sacred heritage, wildlife, panoramic viewpoints and access to Manzushir Monastery in Mongolia.
• Khuvsgul Lake Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia’s Blue Pearl, offers clear alpine waters, taiga landscapes, reindeer-herder culture, kayaking, trekking and quiet lakeside stays.
• Karakorum Karakorum, Mongolia: explore ancient Kharkhorin, Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Orkhon Valley’s steppe landscapes, nomadic culture and heritage.
• Khar Nuur Khar Nuur, Mongolia offers remote lake landscapes, birdwatching, steppe scenery and overland adventure in the quiet Great Lakes region of Zavkhan.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.5 (2,955 reviews)

  Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

  World's tallest equestrian tribute to Genghis Khan rises from Mongolian steppes, commanding epic views and echoing empire conquests across 54km from Ulaanbaatar.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.6 (2,190 reviews)

  Gorkhi Terelj National Park

  Granite boulders, roaming herds, and pine valleys form Gorkhi-Terelj's wild heart, pulling Ulaanbaatar visitors into Mongolia's raw mountain frontier.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.4 (1,538 reviews)

  Zaisan Monument

  Soviet-era memorial commanding panoramic views of Ulaanbaatar's sprawling cityscape and distant steppe horizons.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.4 (1,188 reviews)

  Bogd Khaan Palace Museum

  Explore the gilded winter palace of Mongolia's last khan in Ulaanbaatar, where royal artifacts and temple murals reveal the opulent end of theocratic empire amid urban steppes.

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