Mongolia
Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall Mongolia: What to Really Expect
No-nonsense guide to Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall in Mongolia's Orkhon Valley: when to go, how to descend the canyon, and whether the detour earns its keep.
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Ongi Monastery Mongolia: Haunting Gobi Desert Ruins
The crumbling ruins of Ongi Monastery Mongolia lie scattered across the Gobi steppe, a devastating monument to the 1937 Soviet purges. Essential viewing for anyone drawn to Mongolia's deeper, more difficult history.
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White Lake Mongolia: A Crater Lake, a Volcano, and Zero Crowds
At 2,000 metres in central Mongolia, White Lake is a volcanic crater lake with water so clear it mirrors the sky. Ger camps, an extinct volcano, and some of the best stargazing in Asia await anyone willing to make the drive.
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Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake Mongolia: A Volcanic Gem in the Steppes
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake in Mongolia's Arkhangai Province is a crater lake formed by ancient lava flows, surrounded by black basalt cliffs and larch forests. Here's what to know before you go.
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Khorgo Volcano Mongolia: Crater Hiking Guide
Khorgo Volcano in Mongolia looks easy on paper. The crater hike takes 20 minutes. The drive there, however, is an entirely different story.