Bulgan - Xinjiang, West Mongolia - China border crossing 2010 updates

I have recently been in Khovd (October 2101) and authorties there assured me that you can not cross the border into China at Bulgan. I asked multiple sources and received the same answer. It seems very unlikely that you will be able to cross by just showing up at this stage.

However I did receive information from a guy at a travel travel agent in Urumqi that he could arrange everything. His details are :
www.china-holiday.com/english
markinfo@163.com

He claims he can organise a two-day tour that will take you between Urumqi and Bulgan. The cost for is US$960/1380 for 1/2 people. I did not try this myself.

There are now AeroMongolian flights that fly from UB to Urumqi via Khovd. they cost $US173 oneway from Khovd so are a far better option. Ez Nis is also starting the same flights.

Thanks for the update. While it's disappointing that the border isn't open, it's nice to share the information with others.

The news about the flight is good. I had heard that this route might be operating.

Ruth