The Mongolian Gobi, a vast zone of desert and semi-desert occupies almost 30% of Mongolia’s vast territory. The Gobi is often imagined to be place of unbearable heat and shifting sand dunes, similar to the hostile and uninhabitable Sahara desert, whereas the reality is quite the reverse. The Mongolian Gobi has vast plains, majestic peaks and mountain ranges, sand dunes and sandy valleys. The Gobi is blessed with an eternally clear sky, golden sands, blue mirages, and an endless expanse of steppe lands.

During your visit you can stay in the small village of Saihan-Ovoo, and see how the locals live in this environment. You can also visit the nearby Ongi Monastery, standing on the majestic banks of the Ongi river and take the chance to walk up the sacred mountain.