Central Mongolian Tour 8 Days Tsenkher Hot Spring, Kharkhorin Ruins , Lake Terhiin Tsagaan, Ugi Lake

Central Mongolian Tour 8 Days Tsenkher Hot Spring, Kharkhorin Ruins,

The cultural landscape of Orkhon Valley

The Orkhon Valley is located on both banks of the Orkhon River in central Mongolia, about 360 km west of Ulaanbaatar city. The Orkhon Valley cultural landscape has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an illustration of the nomadic tradition that has been cultivated for over 2000 years.
For centuries, the Orkhon Valley has been regarded as the seat of the steppe king. Its name appears in history in the "Orkhon Inscription" erected in this valley by Bilge Khan in the 8th century. The mountains that make up the canyon were sacred as the Axis of the world in Tengri worship, but Otuken was especially special. The Orkhon Valley is home to the Orkhon inscription, the ruins of Khar Balgas, the ruins of Kharkhorin, the capital city of Genghis Khan, and the Erdene Zuu Monastery.

World Heritage Karakorum Ruins
In Central Mongolia, there are many archaeological sites and historic sites in the cultural landscape area called Orkhon Valley, and the most famous one is the Karakorum. When the nomads of Mongolian and Turkish descent who lived in Mongolia for a long time were founded, the city was selected as the Orkhon River basin. Genghis Khan also ordered the establishment of the Mongolian capital city there. The city of Karakorum was built in 1235 under the order of Genghis Khan and is famous for its temporary center of the world. One of the world heritage sites of Mongolia is the Erdene Zuu ​​temple of the Karakorum ruins. These ruins, which suddenly appear in the prairie, have a total of 108 high-impact white pagodas and outer walls that surround the Buddhist temple, making it a temple complex with a long history in Mongolia. A short walk from the archeological site is a joint project of the Mongolian Cabinet and JICA, and the "Karakorum History Museum" has been constructed by Japan's ODA.

Erdenezuu Temple
Erdene Zuu Temple was the first Buddhist temple built in 1586 by Abtai Sain Khan. It has been protected as a National Special Protection Site since 1944. The four "Erdene Zuu" walls are also 420 meters long, with 25 stalls on each side and two squares on each side, for a total of 108 stupas. Currently working as a museum. In 1996, the United Nations Organization for Educational Science and Culture declared the ruins of "Erdene Zuu" and the city of Karakorum a World Heritage Site. Customers can visit "Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall", "Mogoit 45-70 degree hot spring", "Elsen Tasarhai", "Uvgun Temple", etc. while looking at the Karakorum.

Beautiful Burd of nature
Burd is about 270 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar. You can enjoy the typical scenery of Mongolia, which are grasslands, sand dunes, small hills, and streams, and in the summer, making it a scenic spot. The nomads herded sheep, goats, horses, camels, etc. Maybe just like the image of Mongolian steppe. There is Khugnu Khan mountain in the northern part of Burd, now it is protected as a "reserve" and there are rare flora and fauna.
In the vicinity of this area, only Burd has sand dunes. The fine sand dunes have beautiful wind patterns drawn by the wind. Locally known as Elsen Tasarhai (sand enclave), the beautiful contrast of grasslands and dunes is also a popular travel destination.
Tsenkher hot spring

Tsenkher natural hot spa has been selected as one of the 100 hot springs in the world.
The source of the hot spring is 86 degrees Celsius, and it is a natural grassland hot spring that has abundant hot water flowing directly from it. If you like hot springs, this is one of the tourist destinations in Central Mongolia that you should keep in mind. You can observe the stars at night while taking an open-air bath. A place is suitable for horseback riding and visiting nomads. You can also observe alpine plants in the Hangai Mountains and study organisms.

It takes 8 hours by car from Ulaanbaatar. The accommodation is a collection of tourist gers. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the hot springs while gazing at the beautiful forest mountains and prairie of Mongolia.
Lake Ugii

It is approximately 120 kilometers from the Tsenkher Hot Springs to Lake Ugii. Located in Ugii Village, Arkhangai Province. Lake Ugii is home to 170 species of birds and about 20 species of fish.

Typical lakes in Arkhangai, which have abundant water sources, include Ugii Lake and Terkhin tsagaan Lake. Both lakes, which are designated by the Ramsar Convention to protect important waterbird habitats, are home to many migratory birds, such as swans, red-crowned cranes, and red-crowned cranes each year. One of the largest lakes in Mongolia. There is a ger camp around the lake, which is convenient for lodging and meals. Bird watching, hiking, and fishing are available.
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake

The Lake Terkhine-Tsagaan (White Lake) is located in the Lake Terkhine-Tsagaan National Park in Arkhangai Province, 590 km west of Ulaanbaatar. The lake of Terkhin-Tsagaan is a lake formed by lava that flows from the Khangai Mountains and is designated as a national protected area along with the surrounding volcanoes. Known as a scenic place, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions both inside and outside Mongolia. In addition to the crater of an extinct volcano, there is a stone statue called " Stone Man". The magma from the eruption of the Horgo volcano solidified, creating the beautiful lake of Terkhiin-Tsagaan at 2060 meters above sea level. The lake is 16 kilometers wide, 20 kilometers long, and 4-10 meters deep. The Terkhiin-Tsagaan Lake National Park is home to the Khorgo Volcano, where you can admire or hike the 2240-meter-high dead volcano.
Khorgiin Togoo Volcano

Khorgiin Togo" (Hidden Pot) Death Volcano in central Mongolia, located on the north side of the Soman River, near the village of Tariyat in the Arkhangay province, where the lava of the volcano flowed into the lake thousands of years ago. The crater with a diameter of 200 meters and a depth of 100 meters is seen, and a lava field spreads around it. This extinct volcano was designated as a nature reserve in 1965. The area around the volcano is an area of ​​the interesting landscape that has been hardened by lava bubbles.
Taihar Rock　

The name "Taikhar" comes from Mongolian mythology. According to mythology, this rock is not formed by itself. This rock stands 22 km west of Tsetserleg, the capital of the prefecture, along the main road, in the middle of empty grassland. There is no similar thing around the rock and it is immediately visible from the main road. The inscription that dates back to the dating era is drawn on the Taikhar Rock.
Taikhar Rock. The height is about 26m. Since about 6000, symbols and animals have been engraved. The letters are also engraved with Tibetan, Old Mongolian, Qian, Uyghur, Manchu, Kanji, and Runes, and even historically refer to historical figures from the Gaol period.
Undur Shireet Prairie

Undur Shireet is a campsite located 200km southwest of Ulaanbaatar, halfway between the Karakorum and on the banks of the Tuul River, which runs through the prairie. The beauty is clear from the fact that it was selected as the filming location for Makoto Shiina's movie "White Horse" and the Kubota commercial. This campsite is a campsite with special permission from Undur Shireet Village, so there is no other campsite around. Since there are no other facilities, lights of the town, and electric wires, it is also ideal for seeing a sky full of stars!

Hot Air Balloon Flight Enjoy the impressive 360-degree panorama as the wind blows through the Mongolian steppe.A horseback riding experience is also possible.