By air
Dalanzadgad Airport (DLZ), ~5 km by road
East Asia · Mongolia
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Singing dunes, ice canyons and the Flaming Cliffs
Getting there
Best time to visit
June to September — warm days and cool nights
Don't miss
Khongoryn Els
Yolyn Am
Bayanzag
Things to do
Camel rides
Dune climbing
Hiking in canyons
Staying in a ger camp
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC0
What to pack
Sun hat, sunscreen, warm layer for nights, scarf for dust
A quieter corner
The Flaming Cliffs at Bayanzag at sunset
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Gobi Desert?
June to September — warm days and cool nights. What to pack: Sun hat, sunscreen, warm layer for nights, scarf for dust.
How do I get to Gobi Desert?
Fly into Dalanzadgad Airport (DLZ), ~5 km by road.
What is there to do in Gobi Desert?
Camel rides, dune climbing, hiking in canyons, staying in a ger camp. A quieter find: The Flaming Cliffs at Bayanzag at sunset.
What should I eat in Gobi Desert?
Mutton dishes, camel-milk tea, dried curds called aaruul.
About Gobi Desert
- Desert
- Mountains
Where it is
This part of the Gobi Desert lies in the Ömnögovi province of southern Mongolia, around the town of Dalanzadgad and the Gurvan Saikhan mountains.
History
The Gobi has long been home to nomadic herders who raise camels, goats and sheep. In the 1920s American expeditions found the first scientifically recognised dinosaur eggs at the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag. Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park protects mountains, dunes and canyons in the region.
People
Herding families in the Gobi speak Mongolian and live in gers, moving with their camels, goats and sheep between seasonal pastures.
Known for
- The singing dunes of Khongoryn Els
- Dinosaur fossils
- Bactrian camels
- Ice in Yolyn Am canyon
Did you know?
In Yolyn Am, a narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan mountains, thick ice often survives well into summer.
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