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Khan khentii mountain national park
This is the native land of Genghis Khan and contains many important historical and cultural sites. The park is a landscape of transition from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe. Khan Khentii Mountain National Park is one of the Mongolian natural and historical treasures, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
Khan Khentii is covered with forests, taiga, and mountain forest steppe. It is the land described in "The Secret History of Mongols", a literary monument of the nation, and is a protected area located northeast of the capital city. The highest peak of the mountain range is "Asralt Khairkhan", which is 2799 m above sea level.
Things you can do:
- Visiting the birthplace of Genghis Khan
- Visiting nomadic family
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Fishing
Travel tip:
If you are visiting Khan Khentii mountain national park, consider combining it with a visit to "Khukh Lake" ( Blue Lake ), and "Baldan Bereeven Monastery" at the same time.