Orkhon Valley

#43 among destinations in Mongolia

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Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape sprawls along the banks of the Orkhon River in Central Mongolia, some 320 km west from the capital Ulaanbaatar. It was inscribed by UNESCO in the World Heritage List as representing the development of nomadic pastoral traditions spanning more than two millennia. . ()

Local name: Орхоны хөндийн соёлын дурсгал Unesco: from 2004Area: 470.92 mi²Coordinates: 47°33'24"N, 102°49'52"E

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ArhangayMongolia

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Orkhon Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orkhon inscriptions, Tövkhön Monastery.

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Archaeological site
Orkhon inscriptions
10 min walk • The Orkhon Inscriptions, nestled within the captivating landscape of Mongolia, stand as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the region. These ancient Turkic monuments, dating back to the 8th century, are located in the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage...
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Monastery
Tövkhön Monastery
1 min walk • Tövkhön Monastery, one of Mongolia's oldest Buddhist monasteries, is located on the border of Övörkhangai Province and Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia, about 47 km southwest of Kharkhorin.