This trip will take you through the heart of Mongolian landscapes, Arkhangai province is situated in the central part of Khangai mountain range which comprises high mountains, steppe and wide-open plains, lakes (Terkh White Lake**) and volcano (Khorgo**). Well known for the wealth of cows and yaks. There are much more inspiring sites to see in this astounding province, with impressive ruins of monuments from the Paleolithic period, the ruins of the ancient capital city of Uighur Empire in Khotont soum, the site is a unique concentration of features testifying to an exceptional civilization. Khalkh and Uuld ethnic groups mainly reside in this province.  Arkhangai is a camper’s paradise for setting up camps near rambling rivers, springs, mountain valleys and forests even in the national parks. To Arkhangai, stopping enroute at a region of sand dunes sometimes referred to as ‘The Little Gobi, which place is looks like steppe is divided by sand dunes’ where you can choose to ride camels if interested, and then at Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorin. Explore Tsetserleg the capital town of the province which is located on the slope of Bulgan mountain where you can get acquainted with the local climate by entering the dairy market. Travelling out into the foothills of the Khangai Mountains and beautiful Tamir River valley, staying with nomadic families and ger camps each night, where you can immerse yourself into the ancient culture of the nomadic herdsmen. Return to UB via Ugii Nuur (Ugii lake) and the Khar Balgas** ruins which date back to around 700 AD. The trip will provide adventure with nomadic life experience like no other, living by nomad life, doing livestock shore, and helping to produce dairy product, learning from the nomadic culture etc., 

Kharkhorin city ruins: The ruins of the ancient capital of Mongolia, Kharkhorum: The meaning of the name Kharkhorum: In ancient times, it was first called Karakorum, then Kharkhorum, and now Kharkhorin. The name Karakorum is an Uighur word derived from the Altai word. However, it has been called Kharakhorum since the time of Chinghis Khan, and Kharkhorum is derived from the Mongolian word for “black coat”. Karakorum means “black jacket” in Mongolian. The construction of cities in Kharkhorum dates back to the Uighur period, and later the palace of Chinghis Khan was located near Kharkhorum. There is only one fact that states that Chingis Khan decided to make Kharkhorum the capital of the state in 1220, but it became the capital during the reign of Ogedei Khan. Ogedei Khan returned from the war to destroy the Golden State in 1234 and landed in Kharkhorum, according to the Mongolian Secret History. From then until the reign of Kublai Khan, Kharkhorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire and the center of trade, transportation, culture and economy connecting East and West.

Erdenezuu Monastery: Erdene Zuu Monastery is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia and is located next to the ruins of the ancient city of Kharkhorum. The current Erdenezuu Monastery was built by removing the remaining stone wall from the ruins of Kharkhorin. In 1580, Avtai, the good king, and his younger brother, Tumenhen, met with the Dalai Lama III and, on his advice, laid the foundations for the restoration of an old church in Takhai, Kharkhorum. Today, the 108-stupa wall around the monastery is 420 meters long. Erdenezuu’s temples are famous works of Mongolian sculptors, painters and blacksmiths of the 17th century. It has preserved valuable cultural and artistic heritage such as mandalas, tsam bags and clothesв 

Terkhiin Tsagaan nuur: (The White Lake) On a small island in the middle of the lake, birds build their nests and lay their eggs. Black geese come to the lake and dive to a depth of 5 meters and feed on fish. Rare birds also live. Nuur Tolgoi is part of the Khorgo Strictly Protected Area. It is 16 kilometers long, 6 kilometers wide and covers an area of 61 square kilometers. It is 20 meters deep and 2060 meters above sea level. There are more than 10 rivers flowing into this lake, the largest of which is the Terkhiin river. The only river that flows out is the Suman River. The river flows for about 50 kilometers and flows into the Chuluut River. The lake was named one of the best places to visit by CNN in 2011.

Khorgo extinct volcano: It is located in the center of Tariat soum of Arkhangai aimag. It is a volcano that erupted about 9,000 years ago. Khorgo Mountain is 2,240 meters above sea level, and the hot molten magma emanating from Khorgo Mountain flows hundreds of kilometers eastward through the Suman and Chuluut river valleys. This beautiful area has been under special state protection since 1965 and as a national park since 1994.

Bulgan mountain: Bulgan Mountain is located in Tsetserleg soum of Arkhangai aimag. It was taken under special state protection in 1965 in order to protect its natural beauty and historical monuments. It is a beautiful mountain to the north of the center of Arkhangai aimag, located between the northwestern branch of the Khangai mountain range and the two Tamir rivers. Granite mustard is a rocky stretch with three peaks at an altitude of 2020 meters above sea level and a height of 280 meters above the ground. Medicinal plants grow in many species, and mineral water flows from all four sides. Bulgan Mountain is said to have the image of a white elephant on the south and east, and the Choijon amulet descending from the west and north. The lord of Khairkhan is Niser Khangai. In the north, the nobles and people of the Minister Chin Vang khoshuu worshiped the monks of the Khan-Undur monastery, and in the south, Zaya’s disciples worshiped them individually or together.

Taikhar Chuluu/Taikhar Rock: Taikhar Chuluu, located on the northern bank of the Tamir River in Ikhtamir soum of Arkhangai aimag, is a 16-meter-high steep granite cliff located 20 km from the aimag center. There are many legends about the formation of this amazing stone. It is said, “A mighty wrestler crushed the giant serpent that had come out to frighten the crowd, and placed this stone on this place.” Taikhar stone has thousands of years of paintings, tribal seals, and inscriptions in various languages. These inscriptions have been of interest to scholars since the late nineteenth century, and the earliest of these are depictions of stamps and animals depicted on red coins dating to the late Stone Age. There are also about 150 historical texts written in many languages. Even today, the number of people who are well-known and see Taikhar stone and take pictures is increasing. 

Ugii lake: It’s a freshwater lake among the mountain steppes and grasslands of central Mongolia. It covers 25 square km in area, 7 km long, 5 km wide and 15 meters deep at its deepest point. In 1971, Ramsar convention registered Ugii lake as a protected water ecosystem.  Optional for swimming, sunbathing, horse riding as well as hike around the lake. For that it is preferable to bring swimming suits. 

Khar Balgas city ruins: The capital of the Uyghur state, Khar Balgas, or Ordu Balyk in ancient Uyghur, is located in the confluence of the Orkhon and Jirmentei rivers in Khotont soum, Arkhangai aimag. According to research, Khar Balgas was a huge city with an area of 25 km2. The city square consisted of shops, handicrafts, royal palaces and temples. The royal palace had a specially built fortified wall, with two large gates on each side on the north and south sides, and many windows and towers were built around the castle walls for military purposes. Above the wall is the entrance to the tower, surrounded on three sides by ditches.

Tsenkher Hot Spring: There are in Arkhkangai province many old volcanoes, which explains the presence of this hot water source. In a pleasant verdant wooded area, some yurts camps with equipment and baths with a less hot temperature have been set up for the travelers, but also for the nomads and the inhabitants of Ulan Bator who are very keen on these baths. Tsenkher hot springs have healing properties notably on articular diseases and nervous system’s diseases. Composition: sodium carbonate, hydrocarbonate, sulfate, fluorite, hydrogen sulfide.