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Introducing Dornod
One of Mongolia’s most stunning landscapes, Dornod is pure steppe, with pancake-flat grasslands in all directions. There are few roads, towns or fences, making this an important ecological zone and habitat for white-tailed gazelle, which can outrun even the best jeep driver.
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Dornod, which means ‘east’, has a number of worthy attractions, geared for both historians and ecotourists. These include Buir Nuur and Khalkhiin Gol, both the scenes of fierce fighting against the Japanese; Khökh Nuur, the lowest point in the country; and some lovely nature reserves. If you’ve already visited other more popular areas of Mongolia, Dornod offers scope for some challenging, offbeat exploration.
The northern sums of Bayan-Uul, Bayandun and Dashbalbar are home to the Buriats, who still practise shamanism. If you ask around you may be able to meet a shaman or, if you are lucky, watch a shamanist ceremony in these areas.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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