Gobi Desert

Famous Gobi Desert Plants in Mongolia – Goyo, Saxaul, Tooroi

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Introduction The Gobi Desert in Mongolia is one of the world’s most unique ecosystems, known for its extreme climate with hot summers, cold winters, and very little rainfall. Despite these harsh conditions, the desert is home to remarkable vegetation that has adapted to survive and thrive in such an arid environment. Among the most iconic … Read more

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

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Khongoryn Els, located in Sevrei and Bayandalai soums of Ömnögovi province, stretches approximately 180 kilometers behind the Sevrei and Zuulun mountains. Covering an area of about 965 square kilometers, the dunes vary from 27 kilometers wide in the northwest to just 800 meters at their narrowest point. From the dune crests, endless ridgelines extend into … Read more