Orkhon Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Mongolia
The Orkhon Valley extends across 121,967 hectares along the Orkhon River, featuring mountains, grasslands, and archaeological remains of ancient settlements.
The valley served as a central location for numerous empires, including the Göktürk Empire, which erected stone inscriptions during the 8th century.
The Erdene Zuu Monastery, constructed in the 16th century using stones from the ancient city of Karakorum, represents the introduction of Buddhism to Mongolia.
Visitors can explore the valley through guided tours that include traditional ger camp accommodations and opportunities for horseback riding through the steppes.
The Orkhon inscriptions, written in three different languages, document the achievements of ancient rulers and represent the earliest known Turkic written records.
GPS coordinates: 47.55667,102.83139
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:26
Orkhon inscriptions
849 m
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Kül Tigin inscription
39.5 km
Erdene Zuu Monastery
39.7 km
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Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall
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Khorgo Uul volcano
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Taihar Rock
118.6 km
Tövkhön Monastery
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Ongi Monastery
263.5 km
Erchim Stadium
299.3 km
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park
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Erdenet Stadium
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Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace
297.9 km
Kharkhorum Museum
40.2 km
Khangai Nuruu National Park
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White House of Choghtu Khong Tayiji
125.5 km
Дэчинравжаалин
280.9 km
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Pethub Stangey Choskhor Ling Khiid
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Gandanshadüvlin
187.4 km
Buyandelgeruulekh Khiid
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Gimpil Darjaalan Monastery
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Taryatu-Chulutu
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BAGA GAZRIIN CHULUU
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