Elsen Tasarkhai -Elsen Tasarkhai, part of the Mongol Els sand dunes, stretches for 80 km across central Mongolia. Surrounded by steppe, rivers, and forested mountains, it features a unique landscape where sand dunes meet greenery, with the Khugnu Khan Mountains rising to the north. A one-hour camel ride is included.

Kharkhorin The ancient capital of Mongolia in the Middle Ages, Kharkhorum, attracts the most attention of experts. Kharkhorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire for 32 of its 140 years of existence. In the vicinity of Kharkhorum are the remains of Kharkhorum, the capital of the Great Mongol Empire founded by Ögedei Khan. There is also the Erdene-Zuu monastery.

Kharkhorum museum The Karakorum Museum is a modern archaeological museum named after the ancient capital city of Karakorum. It presents a rich collection of artifacts discovered in the Orkhon Valley and the ruins of Karakorum, offering visitors a deep insight into Mongolia’s early civilizations and imperial history. Built with grant aid from the Japan as a symbol of Mongolian-Japanese friendship, the museum officially opened on September 15, 2010, and is recognized as Mongolia’s first museum fully meeting international standards for historical and archaeological institutions.

Erdene Zuu Monastery is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, located near the ruins of ancient Karakorum. Founded in the 1580s under the order of the Dalai Lama, it once had 62 temples and over 500 buildings. Today, visitors can explore temples such as the West, Middle, and East Zuu, admire the Golden Stupa, and see Buddhist artworks, statues, and ritual objects while experiencing active monastic life.