Mongolia is geographically characterized by the great diversity of 5 distinctive zones including mountain forests, the alpine steppe, flat grassland, and in the far south the semi-desert and the Gobi.

The text above tells you an idea – it’s a great and cheap way to get diverse photos of nature, wildlife, and culture.

Let us introduce you to places where the photographers shot world-class photos including Batzaya’s “Mongolian Stallion” on the Telegraph UK, Timothy Allen’s “Incredible Country” on The Telegraph, and more.

Let’s begin the list below:

1. Ulaagchin Lake – A Beautiful lake surrounded by sand dunes

Ulaagchnii Khar Lake has been protected as a Strictly Protected Area since 2010. Ulaagchnii Khar lake is located in the northeast of Erdenemandal soum in the western plateau of Khangai Mountain Range. This lake is a freshwater lake and one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. We can see amazing sand dunes in the southern and northern parts of the lake. The lake is 23.9m long and 3.5m wide on average. The depth of the lake is 47m in the west 23-30m in the east and the deepest point is 57m near the Gatsaa.

2. Khermen Tsav – A stunning canyon in the Gobi desert

Khermen Tsav is a mesmerizing reddish canyon in the Mongolian Gobi desert, in the southern part of Mongolia. It stretches some 15 to 20 km, and it was formed millions of years ago under the ocean that once covered the area.  The now desolate area of today offers some of the most amazing views in Mongolia.

3. Khoton Lake and Khurgan Lake

When you travel to the Altai Mountains in Mongolia, you will find this dazzling beauty. The two connected lakes, home to several species of fishes, some of them are only in the western Mongolian basin, surrounded by magnificent snow-capped peaks and ancient historical remains.

4. Darkhad depression and the Khoridol Saridag Mountains

The Darkhad valley is a large valley in northwestern Khuvsgul province, Mongolia. It is situated between the Ulaan
Taiga and Khoridol Saridag ranges at an altitude of about 1600 m, about 160 km long, and 40 km wide. The view from the valley and mountains are unique. The area is 4270 km². It was transferred from the People”s Republic of Tagna Tuva to the Mongolian People’s Republic in 1925 as a Soviet concession to the Mongolians, who had wanted to incorporate the territory of Tagna Uriankhai into their country. The valley is rich in lakes and rivers, the biggest of which is Dood Tsagaan Lake “lower white
lake” and Shishged River, respectively. The area is famous for its natural beauty.

5. Altai 5 Bogd National Park

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is an impressive natural reserve and is famous for its 5 highest peaks and largest Potanin glacier, lying on more than 4,000m above sea level, the highest and westernmost region of Mongolia.

The park has not only natural wonders but also it has cultural and historical wonders including thousands of ancient rock carvings, listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site, mysterious stone men and burial mounds, and uncommon nomadic cultures of Kazakh and Tuva people.