Great Gobi B Strictly Protected Area

The Great Gobi B Strictly Protected Area spans 4,000 square kilometers of desert steppes, mountains, and semi-desert landscapes near the Chinese border.

The establishment of this protected zone in 1975 marked a turning point for Mongolia's conservation efforts, leading to its recognition as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1991.

Nomadic communities around the reserve maintain traditional practices while contributing their environmental knowledge to modern conservation strategies in the region.

Visitors need special permits to enter the reserve, and access remains restricted throughout the year due to extreme temperature variations from -40°C to +40°C.

The reserve houses a breeding center near Zakhyn Us dedicated to wild Bactrian camels, which genetic testing revealed as a separate species that diverged 750,000 years ago.

Inception: 1975

GPS coordinates: 45.40000,92.90000

Latest update: April 11, 2025 07:01