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Itinerary name: START FROM ZAMYN-UUD, END IN ULAANBAATAR (shorter version)  Day1. Arrive in Zamyn-Uud border town. (230 km). Day2. Demchig Monastery. (190 km). Day3. Drive to South Gobi province, drive to Yoliin Am (330 km). Early morning, we will drive to Umnugobi province and will drive you to the valley of Yolyn Am. The valley begins from Zuun Saikhan Mountain, a branch of the Gurvan Saikhan mountain system, and stretches over 10 km. It is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by high cliff walls. You will walk through the valley which is famous for the fact that there is ice present there even during the hot summer months. The beauty of the valley, combined with the sound of vultures (Yol means vulture, in Mongolian) creates an atmosphere of awe and wonder – this is an experience not to be missed! Day4. Drive to Khongoriin Els Sand Dunes. (200 km). Today we drive to Khongor sand dunes that extend along the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolun mountain ranges for 180 km, get to ger camp, explore the area, climbing up the Singing Dunes. They extend for 185 kilometers and include dunes that can reach 20 meters in height. The sound produced by the masses of moving sand can be heard from afar, and when it occurs, it is said that it can be mistaken for the sound of an aero plane. Hence their name is 'singing sands', or 'musical sands'. Near Hongor Gol (Hongor River) at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis. We will be riding on camels today to explore these massive sand-dunes. The two-humped camels are very comfortable to ride, as they walk slowly and gently and we will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will take us to the sand-dunes. We will stay overnight in a tourist camp close to the dunes. Day5. Hiking over the sand dunes, drive to Bayanzag. (120 km). The sand dunes, which stand 800 meters above sea level, continue for over 100 km, and are about 20 km wide, making them the largest distribution of sand dunes in Mongolia. After lunch, continue the drive towards Bayanzag, a saxual forest and area of red cliffs “Bayanzag” which have been formed from the erosion of the sand and rock over many thousands of years. A lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as skeleton & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there. American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews named this place as “End of the World”. As scientists defined it was an inland sea bottom some 200 million years ago. There, we will visit local dinosaur museum. The Flaming Cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun, and it is an interesting place to wander about to get a closer look at one of the world’s most famous palaeontlogical sites. Day6. Drive to Middle Gobi province, Ongi monastery ruin. (180km) After breakfast, we will head to Saikhan Ovoo, a small village in the Middle Gobi province. During the way visit the mountainside remains of the Ongiin Monastery, which now has a small number of novices after years of turmoil. There we will enjoy the peace and beauty of the Delger Khangai Mountains. We will explore the ruins of of Ongi Monastery. Day7. Drive to Karakorum, visit monastery of Erdene-Zuu. (250 km). After breakfast we will drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia where today there is a small local township. On arrival you will notice the first and most obvious landmark which is the massive wall of the Erdene Zuu Monastery. The monastery was built in 1586 by a well-known Mongolian king called Abtai Sain Khaan, and is surrounded by a vast 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. In previous times the grounds held over 60 temples with 10,000 monks using them for their daily worship. We will visit there after lunch. Day8. National Park Khustai – National Park Bogd Khaan. 100 km. Famous for wildlife viewing, Bogd Khaan Mountain National Park offers mountain hiking experiences. We are pleased to offer a popular Bogd Khaan Mountain Park Hiking trip just outside the Park entrance, and many people visiting Bogd Khaan National Park sample the backcountry. Try hiking, where you are dropped off after a 50 minute car drive in the Mongolian wilderness. There you and your guide will spend a few hours interpreting the flora and fauna of the area and possibly view wildlife in its natural habitat. Or try Mongolia hiking unguided were you can explore mountains, swift rivers, wildflowers, and wildlife. There are literally several of cross-mountain hiking possibilities in the park’s backcountry. A few shorter trails exist in the front country near the park entrance. Day9. Return to Ulaanbaatar. (90 km). We head back to Ulaanbaatar. Once back in UB you will be transferred to your hotel. Then you will have a city tour optional time. Ulaanbaatar city tour: Listen to expert narration from your friendly tour guide as you enjoy all the major city sights. Ride in a local vehicle as you listen to this tour extraordinaire provide smart, interesting & engaging commentary of best sights! - Check out Sukhbaatar Square, Museum of National History, & more on our downtown Ulaanbaatar City Tour. - Listen to expert narration as your knowledgeable guide discusses interesting highlights of UB and more. - Enjoy a delicious nomads’ traditional lunch - Enjoy a guided, 1 hour tour of Gandantegchilen Main Monastery Complex with grand Megjidjanraisag Buddha statue & more. - Shopping! Do you love high fashion at bargain prices? You will have chance to buy famous Mongolian cashmere products with 3% discount. - Welcome to Folk Music concert, listen to Khuumii and see to shamanism ritual dance. - Take home a CD-ROM filled with many photos to show family & friends! - Pick up and return from midtown Ulaanbaatar hotels included. Day10. International departure. /B/
 Hello? Is there someone?  A camel at Sand dunes Khongor
Yol bird In Gobi, in August, some ice in Yolyn Am, It is miracle.
Yolyn Am Valley, It is narrow and very picturesque
Hose and Maria walking on the Sand dunes Khongor  Our guide and Hong Kong traveler at Sand dunes Khongor  Cow skull and camels in Khongor  Khongor River and Khongor Sand dunes  Bayanzag  Camels at Bayanzag  A photo shooter taking photo of Ongi monastery ruins  Ongi river basin at Ongi monastery ruins  Gobi road  Erdene Zuu wall, Karakorum  Kharkhorin village
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