Arkhangai Essentials

Arkhangai showcases central Mongolia’s diverse landscape and historical depth. The Orkhon Valley contains the 8th-century Orkhon inscriptions and the ruins of Ordu-Baliq, the former Uyghur capital. Natural landmarks include the dormant Khorgo volcano and the freshwater Ögii Lake. Religious sites like the 17th-century Tövkhön Monastery, established by Zanabazar, are built into steep mountain ridges, while the massive Taikhar granite rock stands as a prominent geological feature inscribed with centuries of petroglyphs and scripts.

Orkhon inscriptions

The Orkhon inscriptions are two memorial installations erected by the Göktürks written in the Old Turkic alphabet in the early 8th century…

Ordu-Baliq

Ordu-Baliq, also known as Mubalik and Karabalghasun, was the capital of the Uyghur Khaganate.

Khorgo Uul volcano

Khorgo is a dormant volcano in the Taryatu-Chulutu volcanic field in the Tariat district in the Arkhangai Province of Mongolia.

Taikhar chuluu

A massive granite rock formation covered in hundreds of inscriptions in various scripts, including Runic, Sogdian, Tibetan, and Mongolian, dating back as far as the 6th century.

Uguudei king palace

Ruins of a 13th-century palace complex built during the reign of Ögedei Khan. The site contains remnants of a stone platform and decorative building materials near the Orkhon River.

Ugiinuur

Ögii Lake is a freshwater lake in eastern Arkhangai, in central Mongolia.

Tövkhön Monastery

Established in 1648 by Zanabazar, this mountain retreat sits at 2,300 meters and served as a center for meditation and the creation of significant Buddhist artworks.

Tv gandan

A Buddhist temple and monastery serving as a center for religious life in the provincial capital, Tsetserleg.

Khar nuur

A freshwater lake located within the volcanic landscape of the Tariat district, offering views of the surrounding mountains and lava fields.

Shar nokhoin tam

A deep volcanic crevice or cave located near the Khorgo volcano, formed by cooling lava flows.

Khadatiin rashaan

A natural mineral spring known for its therapeutic properties, situated in a mountain valley near the Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake area.