This decent aimag museum contains the bone of a mammoth, some fine religious art and a coral tsam mask, worn during lama dances. There are also a few photographs of Uliastai taken in the early 20th century, a wall map depicting Uliastai's layout when it was a garrison, and some grisly reminders of the Manchu era in the form of shackles and torture devices.
Zavkhan History Museum
Western Mongolia
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Crowning a level platform of boulders atop Dayan Uul is this 30m-high sedimentary rock tower, draped with blue cloth and encircled by prayer wheels. The…
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Otgon Tenger Uul Strictly Protected Area
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Simply meaning 'blue lake' (one of many so-named lakes in Mongolia), Khökh Nuur sits between Dayan Uul and Otgon Tenger. Just over 5km long, its grassy…
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This hilltop near the river and to the northeast of Uliastai's main street features a pavilion, 11 stupas and the concrete likenesses of elk, ibex and…
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The freshwater lake of Tsagaan Nuur reveals itself on the western approach to Dayan Uul.
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The small monastery towards the base of the hill has around 20 monks and daily ceremonies at 10am.
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Mountain pass Zagastain Davaa ('Fish Pass') is 48km northeast of Uliastai on the Uliastai–Tosontsengel Rd. At the top, there are fine views, a large ovoo …
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This hilltop near the river and to the northeast of Uliastai's main street features a pavilion, 11 stupas and the concrete likenesses of elk, ibex and…
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The small monastery towards the base of the hill has around 20 monks and daily ceremonies at 10am.
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The freshwater lake of Tsagaan Nuur reveals itself on the western approach to Dayan Uul.
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Crowning a level platform of boulders atop Dayan Uul is this 30m-high sedimentary rock tower, draped with blue cloth and encircled by prayer wheels. The…
24.52 MILES
Simply meaning 'blue lake' (one of many so-named lakes in Mongolia), Khökh Nuur sits between Dayan Uul and Otgon Tenger. Just over 5km long, its grassy…
8. Otgon Tenger Uul Strictly Protected Area
25.94 MILES
Encompassing rivers, lakes and rocky peaks in the Khangai range, this protected area (955 sq km) wraps around Otgon Tenger Uul (meaning 'youngest sky'),…