Introducing Sainshand
Compared with other Gobi towns, the capital of Dornogov is reasonably well-equipped with facilities and shops, owing mainly to its location on the railway line and proximity to the Chinese border.
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Sainshand (Good Pond) is divided into two parts: a cluster around the train station, and the more developed city centre 2km to the east. A leafy park at the centre of town offers cool respite from the Gobi heat; it’s surrounded by the standard collection of banks, hotels, restaurants and museums. There are few jeeps for hire for trips to the desert; overland trips generally begin in Dalanzadgad in Ömnögov aimag. Recently the city has seen growing attention from Buddhist pilgrims, who use it as a jumping off point for nearby Khamaryn Khiid.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Gobi day/overnight tours @ Sainshand or Choir
by ulaanji 09 September 2011
Hi, contact please with this guide he has vehicles to rent and can give you an advise. bold_v99@yahoo.com his name is Boogii
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Gobi day/overnight tours @ Sainshand or Choir
by bukowski_jr 31 August 2011
Hi I've limited time, and wondered if anyone knew of possible day long or overnight trips/tours from either Sainshand or Choir? Most…
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RE: Road trip Mongolia
by englishbob2 02 August 2011
I would have another look at that Road Network Map. There is a tarmac road as far as Onderhaan but there is no road from Onderhaan to…
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