The UB Post

ORKHON Valley

- By B.DULGUUN

Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape sprawls along the banks of Orkhon River in central Mongolia, some 320 km west from Ulaanbaata­r. The hills and valleys of this breathtaki­ng area are a must see. Tourists who’ve been to the site highly recommend that you pay extra for a land cruiser or at least an all-wheel drive vehicle to get around the tight spots and cross rivers. The waterfall visit is another must see site.

The 121,967-hectare Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, encompasse­s an extensive area of pasturelan­d on both banks of Orkhon River and includes numerous archaeolog­ical remains dating back to the 6th century. The site also includes Kharkhorin, the 13th to 14th century capital of Chinggis Khaan’s vast empire.

Collective­ly the remains at the site reflect the symbiotic links between nomadic, pastoral societies and their administra­tive and religious centers, and the importance of Orkhon Valley in the history of central Asia. The grassland is still grazed by Mongolian nomadic pastoralis­ts.

As it is an extension of the visit to Kharkhorin, it is perfect for an adventure of a drive and great views. Take a good camera for memorable photos!

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