The aimag is located in the western central region of Mongolia, 630km away from the capital. Travel distance is comparable with going to Umnugobi which is a popular tourist destination. Bayankhongor is located close to Ulaanbaatar than many other aimags such as Khuvsgul, Dornod, Zavkhan, Uvs and Khovd.
International tourists come to Arkhangai and Khuvsgul aimags to explore Mongolia's forests and mountains and travel to Umnugobi aimag for the famous Gobi sceneries. Bayankhongor contains fascinating nature out of all three regions: forested mountain ranges, steppes and Gobi Desert.
Getting around the town is pretty easy. You can walk from one side to the other in less than 30 minutes. Even the airport is within easy walking distance if you don't have too much luggage. Taxis in Bayankhongor work like they do elsewhere in Mongolia, wave down a random car or go to the market to hire one. Taxis to the villages (or soums) surrounding Bayankhogor gather at the market. Most drivers live in the villages and drive into Bayanhongor in the morning, leaving in the afternoon.
GALUUT CANYON
Galuut Canyon can get up to 400m deep and alternates in width between 3 and 200m, bounded by steep walls. The most narrow spot is formed by majestic water-falls during rainy season.
Locals share a legend that 200 years ago, the water of "Parrot Lake" moved away in one night through the ravine where Galuut Canyon rises today. This canyon is a desired destination place for tourists.
GREAT BOGD MOUNTAIN
One of the highest peaks of Gobi -Altai mountain range is Great Bogd Mountain with an eternal snow cap elevated 3957m from sea level. Located in Gobi region however, it hosts teal green moss, colorful flower beds, fast flowing mountain rivers bab-bling noisily their way, a lake and endangered animals such as wild sheep, ibex and leopards as well as medical herbs like snow lotus, rose-root and pagoda tree.
Mountain Peaks experience snow in the middle of summer whereas it turns to rain in its middle range. Temperature reaches 30 degrees C at its bottom, creating a multitude of microclimates within one mountain. Great Bogd Mountain range suffered from earthquake in 1957 creat-ing two beautiful lakes called "Blue" and "Green" Lake. These are great attractions for tourists and trekking fans.
BUUNTSAGAAN LAKE
This large salt water lake, at the end of Baidrag Gol, is popular with birdlife, especially the relic gull, whooper swan and geese. The region also boasts extraordinary volcanic formations, canyons of cascading streams and ancient cave paintings. The lake is about 90km south-west of Bayankhongor city, in Buutsagaan sum.
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