Erdenet Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Orkhon Province, Mongolia
About Erdenet
One of the world's large open pit copper mines is the reason for this city. This is why Èrdènèt is, with Ulaanbaatar, the most developed town of the country and, with Baga nuur, the cleanest one. There is a carpet factory. Èrdènèt is also nationally famous for its excellent traditional archers team. Traditional archery, practised in beautiful gown by both sexes, consist of aiming at a horizontal target, a bit like a bowling one, lying on the ground. You may see it for Naadam and official competition, but also near the south stadium for training at the end of afternoons (usually with no gown then). There are annexes of 3 State universities, plus a private higher education school and a vocational school, so that many youth come from their provinces to learn in Èrdènèt, though Ulaanbaatar att
Where to Stay in Erdenet
- 🏨Selenge Hotel
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