Sights in Zavkhan
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Javkhlant Tolgoi
This hilltop near the river and just to the north of the main street features a pavilion, nine stupas and the concrete likenesses of an elk, ibex and argali sheep. The views from the top are good. To the northeast, about 3km away, you can barely make out the remains of the old Manchu military garrison (GPS: N 47°44.922', E 96°52.198'). It is possible to walk to the garrison in about 30 minutes, though there's not much to see and it is generally regarded by locals as a waste dump.
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History Museum
The History Museum, on the main street, contains a mammoth bone, some fine religious art and a tsam mask, worn during lama dances, made from coral. There is also a fine collection of photographs taken of Uliastai in the early 20th century.
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Museum of Famous People
Features well-known Zavkhanites, including Mongolia's first two democratically elected presidents, P Ochirbat and N Bagabandi. Admission is free if you already bought a ticket to the History Museum.
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Tögs Buyant Javkhlant Khiid
This small, well-appointed monastery has around 20 monks. You are allowed to watch their ceremonies, which start at about 10:00 every day. The monastery is on the eastern side of Javkhlant Tolgoi.
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Ochirpurev Tsogt Khiid
Ochirpurev Tsogt Khiid, a Nyingmapa monastery with five lamas, is near the museums and signposted in English.
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