Provinces de Mongolie

North-western province centred on the vast, saline Uvs Lake — the centrepiece of a UNESCO World Heritage basin and a globally significant migratory bird habitat.

Western Mongolia province with the sacred Tsambagarav Mountain, Khar-Us Lake wetlands, and diverse Kazakh, Dörvöd, and Myangad ethnic communities.

Remote western province dominated by the Khangai Mountains and home to Otgontenger — the highest Khangai peak and one of Mongolia's four sacred state-worshipped mountains.

A forested northern province known for the Mini Gobi sand dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai and rich wildlife including red deer.

South-eastern Gobi with dinosaur fossil sites and Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, habitat for argali sheep and cinereous vultures.

Mongolia's vibrant capital, home to nearly half the country's population. Ancient monasteries, world-class museums, and a growing food and arts scene await.

Mongolia's smallest province, a transit corridor between Ulaanbaatar and the eastern steppe, nestled between the Gobi and Sümber Mountains.

Vast south-eastern steppe renowned for the world's largest Mongolian gazelle migrations and one of the last great unspoiled grassland ecosystems on Earth.

Remote south-western province combining Gobi desert and Altai mountain scenery, home to the sacred Eej Khairkhan Mountain.

Mongolia's smallest province by area, centred on Erdenet — the country's second-largest city, built around one of Asia's largest copper mines.

A mountainous central heartland famous for Tsenkher Hot Springs, Tövkhön Monastery, and the Orkhon Waterfall.

A vast province spanning alpine mountains and Gobi desert, home to some of Mongolia's most remote and untouched wilderness.

The central Gobi transition zone featuring Tsagaan Suvarga limestone cliffs, Ongiin Khiid monastery ruins, and Ikh Gazriin Chuluu granite formations.

Mongolia's largest province and Gobi Desert heartland. Home to the Flaming Cliffs, Singing Dunes, Yolyn Am canyon, and Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park.

The historical heart of Mongolia. Site of ancient Karakorum, Erdene Zuu Monastery, and the UNESCO Orkhon Valley — 2,000 years of nomadic civilisation.

The province surrounding Ulaanbaatar, offering easy access to Terelj National Park, Hustai National Park (Przewalski's horses), and the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue.

Vast eastern steppes stretching to Russia and China. Site of the WWII Khalkhin Gol battlefield and the world's largest intact temperate grassland.

Northern province bordering Russia along the Selenge River. Home to the spectacular Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Mongolia's most fertile agricultural valleys.

Northern Mongolia's crown jewel. Lake Khövsgöl holds 70% of the country's fresh water and the Tsaatan reindeer herders call these boreal forests home.

Mongolia's westernmost province and home of the Kazakh eagle hunters. Gateway to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park and UNESCO rock art.

Home to Darkhan, Mongolia's third-largest city and main industrial centre, situated on the Trans-Mongolian Railway.

The sacred heartland of the Mongol Empire. Burkhan Khaldun (UNESCO), believed to be Genghis Khan's birthplace and burial site, rises from this taiga-steppe wilderness.