Drive to The Elsen Tasarkhai semi-desert
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Elsen Tasarkhai
This morning our driver and tour guide pick you up from where you are. Afterward, we will drive to The Elsen Tasarkhai which continues 80 km long 5 km wide.
The nature in this area is really spectacular and great for relaxing and located in Burd soum in Uvurkhangai Aimag (Province) 280 km west of Ulaanbaatar. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes and a small forest near a river.Together this presents a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests and Gobi-type landscape in one location. We will visit nomad family to learn how they live. Over there we will ride a camel for one hour and visit Ubgun Temple. Overnight tourist camp.
Duration: 16 hours
Drive to 13th century capital Kharkhorin
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Kharkhorin
This morning after having breakfast, we will drive to Kharkhorum 13th-century capital. In 1220 great Chinggis Khaan declared it as the capital city of his vast Empire. Today there are many interesting sites left to visit; the legendary turtle rock sculptures, Buddhist stupas and the ruins of this once great city to name a few.Once we get there we will visit ErdeneZuu Monastery- the 1st Buddhist monastery in Mongolia was established in 1586. After that visit Kharkhorum finding museum, we will learn lots of things from the museum. Then drive to Ugii lake which is a fresh watered lake located in steppe. It covers 25 square km in area, Researchers have discovered 14 different species of fish, 27 species of floating plants, and 48 species of floating animals. It is a stopover point for more than 150 species of migrating water birds
Duration: 4 hours
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Ugii Lake
Then drive to Ugii lake which is a fresh watered lake located in steppe. It covers 25 square km in area, Researchers have discovered 14 different species of fish, 27 species of floating plants, and 48 species of floating animals. It is a stopover point for more than 150 species of migrating water birds
Duration: 12 hours
Drive to Terelj National Park via Khustai National Park
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Hustai National Park
This morning after having breakfast, we will drive to Terelj National Park. On the way, we will stop Khustai NP. The park was created as a place for the Takhi (Przewalski Horse) to be re-introduced back into Mongolia, where it had became extinct in the wild. One has the chance to see the Takhi, Red Deer (elk), marmot (in summer), gazelle, birds of prey and other wildlife throughout the seasons. This is the best place in Mongolia to view Takhi as well as large herds of elk. Afterwards we can watch a small documentary about how they re-introduced and then visit its a museum and continue to drive to Terelj National park.
Duration: 1 day
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city via Genghis Khan equestrian statue complex
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Genghis Khan Statue Complex
This morning after having breakfast, we will drive to Genghis Khan equestrian statue complex to visit. The equestrian statue of Genghis Khan was built in 2008 on the occasion of the eight-hundredth anniversary of the foundation of the Mongolian Empire, in honor of its founder, Genghis Khan.
Afterward, we will drive back to the city. If you want, we will be able to do some shopping. Departure
Duration: 3 minutes
