Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park of Mongolia
About Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
The snow-capped Kuiten Uul mountain, 4374 m (14,201ft), is the highest of the five peaks of Tavan Bogd Mountains (literally '5 Saints') that gives the park its name. It covers an area of 630,000 ha and is home to three large freshwater lakes and 34 glaciers, plus several waterfalls. The largest, Potanin Glacier, covers 23 km. Tavan Bogd Mountains are considered sacred to local Kazakhs, Tuvans, and Mongolians. The park stretches from Russia along the Chinese border, following the Altai Mountain Range that divides China, Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, for over 200km. Ancient tribes have left many artifacts, using the region for religious ceremonies. Today, tens of thousands of petroglyphs in the park are part of aWorld Heritage Site. In addition there are numerous Turkic Stone Men and st
Top Attractions in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park:
- ★Altai Expeditions
- ★Altai Nomad's Festival
- ★Altai Tour
- ★Ayan Travel
- ★Bear Valley Adventures
- ★Blue Wolf Travel
- ★Discover Altai Travel
- ★Eagle Hunting
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Travel Guide Sections
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