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Explore 92 protected areas in Mongolia, rated across 10 categories

Alag Khairkhan Natural Monument protects a mountain in the Gobi-Altai range with unique geological formations and diverse high-altitude flora and fauna.

Alag Khairkhan

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park features Mongolia's highest peak, Khüiten Peak, and several large glaciers. The park contains numerous archaeological sites including petroglyphs and stone monuments. It

Altai Tavan Bogd

Mountain nature reserve in southern Uvs protecting the Altan Khukhii massif and its steppe and rocky habitats.

Altan Khukhii

Desert-steppe nature reserve protecting the Arvannaimyn Bogd hills in the eastern Gobi of Dundgovi.

Arvannaimyn Bogd

Granite rock-formation natural monument with caves and sacred sites in northwestern Dundgovi.

Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Batkhaan Natural Monument preserves a mountainous forested area in central Mongolia with diverse steppe and forest ecosystems at the junction of the Khangai range and central Mongolian plateau.

Batkhaan

Large steppe nature reserve protecting open grassland and Mongolian gazelle habitat in central Sükhbaatar.

Bayantsagaan Steppe

Sacred mountain natural monument overlooking the Onon River valley in northern Khentii.

Binder Khan Uul

Bogdkhan Uul is the world's oldest national park, originally protected in 1778 by the Qing Dynasty. The mountain is considered sacred and forms a backdrop to Ulaanbaatar. The area features diverse flo

Bogdkhan Uul

Bulgan Gol-Ikh Ongog National Park encompasses the lower Bulgan River valley originating from the Altai Mountains. The park protects complex wetland and riparian habitats important for migratory birds

Bulgan Gol-Ikh Ongog

Forest-mountain nature reserve in the Khangai foothills of southern Khövsgöl.

Bulgan Khangai

Forest-steppe mountain natural monument protecting flora and scenery in Arkhangai.

Bulgan Uul

Gobi nature reserve protecting spring-fed wetlands and surrounding desert-steppe in Dornogovi.

Burdene Bulag

Burkhan Buudai Natural Monument protects a sacred mountain in the Gobi-Altai range with important alpine ecosystems and diverse wildlife habitat including snow leopards.

Burkhan Buudai

Chigertei National Park protects the Chigertei river basin in the Mongolian Altai. The park features high alpine landscapes and serves as important habitat for snow leopards and argali sheep.

Chigertei

Forested mountain nature reserve protecting the Chingeltei massif on the northern edge of Ulaanbaatar.

Chingeltei Khairkhan

Granite-hill nature reserve protecting the Choiryn Bogd rock formations and caves near Choir.

Choiryn Bogd

Dariganga National Park protects a unique volcanic landscape in southeastern Mongolia featuring over 200 scoria cones. The park includes Ganga Lake, Shiliin Bogd Mountain, and the Moltsog Sand Dunes.

Dariganga

Sacred hill natural monument in eastern Sükhbaatar.

Darkhankhaan Uul

Small mountain nature reserve protecting the sacred Darkhan massif in eastern Dundgovi.

Darkhan Uul

Limestone cave natural monument of religious significance in eastern Khövsgöl.

Dayan Deerkhiin Agui

Mountain nature reserve protecting the Delgerkhangai massif and its argali habitat in southern Dundgovi.

Delgerkhangai

River-island and wetland nature reserve on the Khovd River in southwestern Uvs, important for waterfowl.

Develiin Aral

Dornod Mongol Strictly Protected Area protects one of the last remaining undisturbed grassland ecosystems on Earth. The area is critical habitat for the Mongolian gazelle, supporting vast herds across

Dornod Mongol

Eej Khairkhan Natural Monument protects one of Mongolia's sacred mountains, a granite peak at 2,274 meters in the western Gobi Desert. The mountain was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 201

Eej Khairkhan

Desert nature reserve famous for paleontological sites and protecting black-tailed gazelle habitat in southern Dornogovi.

Ergeliin Zoo

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan is the largest national park in Mongolia, featuring the easternmost points of the Altai Mountains. The park contains the famous Yolyn Am gorge and diverse desert-steppe ecosystems.

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan

Gorkhi-Terelj is one of Mongolia's most popular national parks, featuring unique rock formations and alpine scenery. The park is known for its famous Turtle Rock and numerous Buddhist temples. It offe

Gorkhi-Terelj

Great Gobi A is a strictly protected desert region that serves as a critical habitat for wild Bactrian camels and Gobi bears. The area consists of desert and semi-desert landscapes. It represents one 

Great Gobi A

Great Gobi B is known for its population of wild Przewalski's horses (takhi) and other rare species. The protected area consists of semi-desert and desert steppe ecosystems. It plays a crucial role in

Great Gobi B

Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve protects diverse ecosystems including mountains, steppes, rivers, lakes, and wetlands in a comparatively small area. The reserve is home to endangered species along the Kherl

Gun-Galuut

Hustai National Park is famous for its successful reintroduction of Przewalski's horses to their native habitat. The park features diverse steppe ecosystems and archaeological sites. It serves as a pr

Hustai

Ikh Bogd National Park is centered around the Ikh Bogd mountain, reaching 3,957 meters in the Gobi Altai range. The park features two earthquake-formed lakes and diverse seasonal conditions from extre

Ikh Bogd

Ikh Gazriin Chuluu Natural Monument protects the largest granite formation in Mongolia. The area features pointed cliffs, caves, and unique geological features in the Middle Gobi landscape.

Ikh Gazriin Chuluu

Ikh Nart Nature Reserve protects grassland and semi-desert steppe in the East Gobi, harboring one of the last remaining populations of argali sheep. The reserve was transformed from a paper park to a 

Ikh Nart

Khangai Nuruu National Park protects the central region of the Khangai Mountains. The park features diverse mountain ecosystems, alpine lakes, and numerous rivers. It is known for its scenic beauty an

Khangai Nuruu

Freshwater lake natural monument protecting a wetland and its waterbirds in eastern Bulgan.

Khangal Nuur

Forest-steppe nature reserve protecting the Khanjargalant range in the Bulgan–Khövsgöl borderlands.

Khanjargalant

Khan Khentii Protected Area encompasses the sacred Burkhan Khaldun mountain and birthplace of Genghis Khan. The area features pristine taiga forest and mountain steppe ecosystems. It is home to brown 

Khan Khentii

Khan Khukhii-Khyargas National Park protects the sacred Khan Khukhii mountain range and shores of Khyargas Lake. The park offers bird watching and features medical spa facilities near the saline lake.

Khan Khukhii-Khyargas

Mountain-desert nature reserve protecting the Khar Azarga range and argali habitat in central Govi-Altai.

Khar Azarga

Khar Us Nuur is centered around a freshwater lake system in western Mongolia. The park is an important bird habitat and features diverse wetland ecosystems. It provides crucial protection for numerous

Khar Us Nuur

Hill-and-spring nature reserve protecting relict forest stands and steppe habitat in southern Dornod.

Khar Yamaat

Khasagt Khairkhan Strictly Protected Area protects a mountain peak reaching 3,578 meters in the Gobi-Altai range. The area is home to snow leopards and argali sheep in high-altitude habitat.

Khasagt Khairkhan

Mountain nature reserve protecting the Kherlen Toono massif along the Kherlen River in Khentii.

Kherlen Toono

Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park features an extinct volcano and the pristine White Lake (Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur). The park is known for its unique volcanic formations, including the Khorgo crater

Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan

Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area features Mongolia's highest waterfall at 70 meters and is part of the Sayan Mountains. The area protects pristine alpine and subalpine ecosystems near Lake Khö

Khoridol Saridag

Khugnu Tarna National Park features a unique convergence of mountain, steppe, forest, and desert sand dune ecosystems. The park contains ruins of a 17th-century monastery and is known as the Mini Gobi

Khugnu Tarna

Volcanic plateau natural monument of eight glacial lakes in the Khangai mountains of Övörkhangai.

Khuisiin Naiman Nuur

Khukh Serkhiin Nuruu Strictly Protected Area protects the Khukh Serkh mountain range in the Altai-Sayan eco-region. The area provides important habitat for snow leopards, argali sheep, and ibex.

Khukh Serkhiin Nuruu

Best Parks in Mongolia

Lake Hovsgol National Park contains one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes, often called the 'Blue Pearl' of Mongolia. The lake contains about 70% of Mongolia's fresh water and is surrounded by mounta

Munkhkhairkhan National Park is centered around the Munkhkhairkhan mountain range, featuring some of Mongolia's highest peaks. The park contains diverse alpine ecosystems and glaciers. It serves as an

National Parks in Mongolia

Top 10 Parks in Mongolia

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan

Lake Hovsgol

Gorkhi-Terelj

Altai Tavan Bogd

Great Gobi A

Great Gobi B

Hustai

Khangai Nuruu

Munkhkhairkhan

Khan Khentii

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Mongolia

Great Gobi A

Lake Hovsgol

Great Gobi B

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan

Altai Tavan Bogd

Hustai

Khan Khentii

Tsambagarav

Gorkhi-Terelj

Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan

All Parks (92)

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan

Lake Hovsgol

Gorkhi-Terelj

Altai Tavan Bogd

Great Gobi A

Hustai

Great Gobi B

Khangai Nuruu

Munkhkhairkhan

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