Mongolia is a state belonging to the East Asian region. Mongolia, which is among the 7 largest countries in the Asian continent, is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. The reason for the low population density of this state is the strange topographic features found there. The mountainous highlands and deserts surrounding Mongolia are very beautiful.

Local and foreign tourists often come to enjoy the beauty of those areas. This article presents 5 of the most beautiful tourist events that must be seen by tourists visiting Mongolia.

1). Genghis Khan Statue Complex

Emperor Genghis Khan ruled Mongolia during 1206-1227 AD. Although his original name was Temujin, he later adopted the name Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan, who was known as a very skilled warrior, conquered the surrounding countries and strengthened the Mongol Empire. Therefore, his name is written in golden letters in the country’s history.

As a result, a giant statue of him standing on a horse was created in 2008 to honor Genghis Khan. Located 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, the statue complex has become a popular tourist destination.

The statue is 40 meters tall and has been constructed using around 250 tons of stainless steel. According to the reports, about 4 million dollars were spent to build this statue. It is also special that several statues of Genghis Khan’s soldiers standing on seats have been created on the ground below this unique statue.

There is a museum on the bottom floor of the statue complex and a restaurant on the second floor. Local and foreign tourists who come to visit this place will have another wonderful opportunity. It is the opportunity to take a photo holding one of the two birds, the golden eagle and the vulture. It has become the most popular feature among tourists.

2). Hustai National Park

Hustai National Park, located 100 kilometers from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, is another beautiful tourist attraction in Mongolia. Established in 1992, this park covers an area of 50,620 hectares. Considered to be the largest park in Mongolia, the rare Taki wild horses live here.

They are currently recognized as the only wild horse species living in the world. Also, 217 species of birds, 44 species of mammals and 16 species of fish live in Hustai National Park.

In the distant past, certain groups of people lived in the area where this park is located. Therefore, many old ruins are found here. These include the ruins of shrines, rectangular tombs and monuments. Tourists usually visit this park between May and September.

Tourists who come in this way get the opportunity to engage in activities such as horse riding, bird watching, mountain climbing, and safari tours. Therefore, many tourists who come to this park do not forget to stay for a night and enjoy the wonder here.

3). Orkon Valley

Among the historical places in Mongolia, the Orkhon Valley has a special place. That is because evidence has been received that there were settlements in this valley from about 60,000 years ago. Located 360 kilometers southwest of the capital Ulaanbaatar, the land area is spread over 121,967 hectares.

The Orkhon river that flows near this valley feeds the surrounding land areas. From the 6th century, various kingdoms existed in the vicinity of this valley. Among them, Genghis Khan’s kingdom that existed here in the 13th century is special. The ruins of the city of Karakoram, which was its capital, can still be seen here today.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, the valley was home to ethnic groups such as the Huns, Uyghurs, Khitans, Turks and Mongols. Mongolia is a Buddhist country. Even today, about 51% Buddhists live there. Since Buddhism was popular in the country even in the distant past, there are still many Buddhist monasteries around the Orkon Valley.

Erdene Zuu, Tuvkhun Hermitage and Shank Western are some of them. In 2004, UNESCO recognized the historical value of the Orkhon Valley and named it a World Heritage Site. It is with the aim of preserving the ancient ruins in this valley for future generations.

4). The Gobi Desert

A large desert is located near Mongolia, a country with strange topographical features. The desert known as Gobi is spread over an area of 1,295,000 square kilometers. In this desert, where there is a big temperature difference in each season, there have been cases where the temperature dropped to minus 40 Celsius in winter.

rising up There are many types of animals that live in this desert, withstanding the low temperatures that occur in different seasons. Altai ibex, snow leopard and argali sheep are some of them.

The best time to visit the Gobi desert is between May and October. Tourists who come to visit this desert usually spend at least 2 days in this desert. Among the activities that can be done during the trip, many people like to go on camel rides.

There are also people who like to take photos on camels. The Gobi desert, which has received no less tourist attraction, became world famous in 1923. It is because a group of American scientists led by Roy Chapman found a complete skeleton of a dinosaur in this place for the first time. It should be said here that the place where the dinosaur skeleton was found is called Byansag.

5). Kuvsgul Lake

Located in the northern part of Mongolia, Kuvsgul Lake is a very popular event among tourists. This wonderful lake is believed to be more than 2 million years old and is one of the oldest surviving lakes in the world. Kuvsgul Lake, located at the foot of the Sayan Mountains, is located at a height of 1645 meters above sea level.

With a maximum length of 136 km, a maximum width of 36.5 km and a maximum depth of 267 m, this is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. A forest system is located around this beautiful lake. Many animal species like musk deer, Altai ibex, sable, argali sheep, red deer, brown bears, wolves, Siberian moose live there.

The best time to visit this lake is from June to August. Many tourists come to visit this lake even during winter. That is to participate in the ice festival held on the ice sheet after the water of the lake turns into ice. The ice festival held at that time has become a favorite feature of many people.

At other times, visitors can enjoy activities such as animal watching, mountain climbing, boating, and horse riding. Therefore, the tourists who come to visit Kuvsgul Lake can stay here for 2-3 days and have a good time.