Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is a protected area in Bayan-Ölgii Province, the westernmost province of Mongolia, on the border between Russia, China, and Mongolia. The national park is separated from Russia and China by the snow-capped magnificent Tavan Bogd Mountain. The striking sight of green pastures with a sparkly white mountain in the background is complemented by seeings of the golden eagle, ibex, moose, red deer, snow cock, and Beech marten. Also, Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai. It includes three sites with about 15,000 petroglyphs. To enter the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park it is necessary to provide tickets and border permits in the city of Ölgii.
Activities in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
- walking
- photography
- sightseeing
- sunset watching
- hiking