Introducing Khovd City
Khovd city is a pleasant tree-lined place developed by the Manchus during their 200-year rule in Outer Mongolia. Somewhat more developed than other cities in western Mongolia, it boasts an Agricultural University and some food processing and textiles manufacturing. It also has the region’s busiest airport, one reason why so many tourists end up here.
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The town offers a few sights to keep you busy for a day and some pleasant ger camps outside town. Shops are well stocked and there are plenty of jeeps, making this a good place to launch a trip to the Altai Mountains or the lakes region. Khovd city also boasts a significant population of Kazakhs – some local Kazakh women have set up a felt-making craft cooperative that is worth visiting.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: West Mongolia/China border now open - Bulgan Takashiken
by LilyKoha 28 August 2011
hi, i have just crossed the border near bulgan (26-08-2011) i took a bus from Khovd to Bulgan (you can find them at the market) then from…
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Road trip Mongolia
by atorsaza 31 July 2011
Hi, I'm traveling around Mongolia by a 4x4 jeep. We are in Tsetserleg and expect going towards Uvs nuur, then the Khovd area, and goin…
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Re: North and Western Mongolia as much independant as possible
by golanyoni 24 May 2011
Hi Colegota and other TT users, I follow this forum regularly and must say that when I first saw your message I was reluctant to answer…
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