Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, National park at the border of Russia and China in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia.
The 630,000-hectare park contains three freshwater lakes, 34 glaciers, and the Tavan Bogd Mountains, with Kuiten Uul peak reaching 4,374 meters in elevation.
The Altai Mountains within the park preserve petroglyphs dating back to 11,000 BC, documenting the transition from hunting to pastoralism over thousands of years.
Local Kazakh and Tuvan herders maintain their nomadic lifestyle within the park boundaries, practicing traditional activities including eagle hunting in the mountains.
Visitors need both park and border permits to enter specific areas, and the town of Ulgii serves as the primary starting point for expeditions.
The Potanin Glacier spans 23 square kilometers, feeding the Hovd River and creating substantial lakes throughout the national park territory.
Location: Bayan-Ölgii Province
Inception: 1996
Part of: Altai
GPS coordinates: 48.55000,88.61667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:33
The national parks, deserts, lakes, and natural sites in Mongolia form a diverse natural heritage. The Gobi Desert features sand dunes and rock formations. National parks like Gurvan Saikhan and Gorkhi-Terelj offer mountain and canyon landscapes. Lake Khövsgöl and the Orkhon Valley are major natural sites. Buddhist monasteries, including Amarbayasgalant and Erdene Zuu, reflect the country's religious history. Ulaanbaatar, the capital, combines historical monuments and modern architecture.
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