Hustai National Park

Khustain Nuruu National Park, whose name means ”the range of silver birches”, is located 90 kilometres (56 miles) Southwest from the capital, 1843 metres (1,1 mile) above the sea level in the sum of Altanbulag. It’s lined by Avdar Mountain in its Western part. When this natural reserve was created in 1992, it covered an area of 506 square kilometres (195 square miles). Then, in 1998, it became a national park covering an area of 500 square kilometres (193 square miles), with the aim to reinsert the Przewalski’s horse, ”takhi” and to protect the ecosystem of the forest steppe, extremely threatened by the overexploitation of the land. It houses 459 species of plants, 85 species of lichens, 90 species of mosses, 33 species of mushrooms, and 44 species of mammals live in this area, such as the red deer, Mongolian gazelle, roe deer, gray wolf, lynx, red fox.

Kharakhorum Museum

Mongolia’s ancient capital, Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan’s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the Orkhon valley, at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was from there that the Mongol Empire governed, until Khubilai Khaan moved it to Beijing. The symbolic ruins of Kharakhorum (kharkhorin), monumental walls (400 m of length) with 108 stupas, surround the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586. In 1792, it housed 62 temples and 10,000 lamas; since 1990, it has become an active monastery again. Turtles carved from the stone marked the boundaries of the complex. Nearby, Turkish monuments and rock inscriptions erected in 8-9th centuries in memory of outstanding fighters for independence.

Erdene Zuu Monastery

Erdene Zuu (Hundred Treasures) was the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The monastery was started in 1586 by Abtai Khaan, but wasn't entirely finished until about 300 years later. It had between 60 and 100 temples, about 300 gers were set up inside the walls and, at its height, up to 1000 monks were in residence. Like Karakorum, the monastery was abandoned and then vandalized by invading Manchus. Attempts at restoration were made in about 1760 and, again, in 1808 under the direction of the famous architect Manzshir, but then came the Stalinist purges of the 1930s. All but three of the temples in Erdene Zuu were destroyed and an unknown number of monks were either killed or shipped off to Siberia and never heard from again.

Orkhon Waterfall

Orkhon Falls or ”Orkhonii Khürkhree”, white waves flowing on the black stone, transformed in rainbow by sunrays… These 16-metres (52,5 feet) high and 5-metres (16 feet) wide waterfalls are just magic ! Orkhon waterfalls formed 20.000 years ago after a unique combination of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In the heart of summer, their flow is very important, but they can dry up during spring. It’s the Ulaan Tsutgalaan River, ”Red Confluence”, which forms these falls by flowing into the Orkhon River.

Tuvkhun monastery is located on the peak of Shiveet Ulaan mountain of Bat-Ulziit soum which is on the border of Uvurkhangai and Arkhangai provinces in central Mongolia.The monastery is surrounded by forests elevated in 2300 meters above sea level. It is one of Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist monasteries.Born in 1635, Zanabazar was one of the most notable Buddhist representatives in Mongolia.He was also the 1 st Bogd of Mongolia. When he was 14 years old, he chose to build a monastery in Shiveet Ulaan mountain. A small flat area surrounded by forests on the top of the mountain was an auspicious spot for the monastery. In 1651, a small stone house for meditation was built and named ‘Dubhan’ or ‘Creation house’ by the request of Zanabazar, the first Bogd of Mongolia. Over the years ‘Dubhan’ has become present ‘Tuvhun’. When Bogd Zanabazar was staying in the Tuvhun monastery in 1686, he created ‘Soyombo’ script. Soyombo translates to ‘self-developed Holy letters’ in Sanskrit. It is used mainly for inscriptions on prayer wheels, official seals and temples.

Ugii Lake is a freshwater lake, located in the center of Mongolia, eastern Arkhangai province. It is one of the biggest lakes of Mongolia and has 27 km squire area with average depth of 6.64 m, in some sections 15.3 m, coastal length is 23.5 m. Ugii lake abounds in various types of fish and birds, which creates an incredible natural beauty. Ugii Lake also provides a favorable condition for research work and traveling. It attracts travelers, tourists and nature researchers from Mongolia as well as from foreign countries. Also it is enthusiastic for swimming, sunbathing, horse and camelback riding around the lake. Don’t forget to take your swimming costume when you visit Uugii Lake as the water is very warm during summer.

Hustai National Park

Khustai tourist resort is 100 km far from the Ulaanbaatar city, to the west. The resort is available during a year. In winter it receives 40, in summer 95 tourists. Moilt camp is also available in summer and able to serve 25 visitors per day. ХThe center displays photos, scripts, and illustrations on the takhi reintroduction, ecosystems, historical events and operations of Khustai National Park. Khustai has special routes of adventure hiking. Hike and watch rare birds, wild animals and flowers.