3 Plants You’ll Only Ever See in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert

The Mongolia’s Gobi Desert is known for its harsh, unique climate—marked by arid soil, intense sunlight, and extreme temperature fluctuations. Despite these seemingly inhospitable conditions, the Mongolian Gobi is home to an astonishing array of plant life, many of which cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. What makes this region truly exceptional is its … Read more

Sharga Mankhan Nature Reserve: Mongolia’s Harshest Climate Zone

In 1993, with the goal of conserving the Mongolian saiga antelope, the State Great Khural of Mongolia declared the establishment of the Sharga Mankhan Nature Reserve, placing it under special state protection. This reserve consists of two geographically separate areas located about 200 kilometers apart: the Sharga region in the Gobi-Altai Province (covering the territories … Read more

Khongoryn Els: Mongolia’s Singing Sand Dunes in the Heart of the Gobi

Located in Sevrei and Bayandalai soums of Ömnögovi province, the Khongoryn Els sand dunes stretch approximately 180 kilometers behind the Sevrei and Zuulun mountain ranges. Extending from the northwest to the southeast, the dunes cover a total area of about 965 square kilometers. The widest part in the northwest spans 27 kilometers, while the narrowest … Read more