Sükhbaatar

Introducing Sükhbaatar

Sükhbaatar is a flat aimag wedged between the Gobi Desert and the pure steppes of Dornod. It contains elements of both – shifting sand dunes and barren rock feature prominently in the southwest while the east offers knee-high grass that provides important habitat for huge herds of gazelle.

The area is of some geologic importance as the southern sum of Dariganga contains some 200 extinct volcanoes; this is the most interesting part of the aimag, a legendary region of horse thieves, holy mountains and ancient stone statues. A highlight is watching a glorious sunrise from sacred Shiliin Bogd Uul.

Sükhbaatar is well off the tourist track but can be incorporated into a greater tour of eastern Mongolia. Because it receives so few visitors you feel like you have the aimag to yourself.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009