Bayan-Ulgii
BH Aimag

Bayan-Ulgii

Баян-Өлгий

Bayan-Ulgii Province is located at the westernmost edge of Mongolia, nestled among the majestic Altai Mountains. It is renowned for its unique Kazakh culture and for being home to Altai Tavan Bogd, which includes Mongolia’s highest peak.

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Area

45,700 km²

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Population

91,793

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Capital

Olgii

Өлгий

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Province Code

BH

About Bayan-Ulgii

Location and Geography

Located in the westernmost part of Mongolia, among the high peaks of the Altai Mountains. It shares borders with Russia and China, and most of its territory lies at an elevation of over 1,600 meters above sea level.

Population and Culture

It is the only province in Mongolia where the Kazakh ethnic group forms the majority of the population. Most residents speak the Kazakh language and practice Islamic traditions. The province is also home to Uriankhai and Tuvan ethnic groups, creating a rich and diverse cultural environment.

Natural Attractions

The province is home to Mongolia’s highest point, the Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain range, including Khüiten Peak (4,374 meters). It is also famous for its unique natural landscapes such as the Potanin Glacier, Tolbo Lake, Khoton and Khurgan Lakes, and the Baga Turgen Waterfall.


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Destinations in Bayan-Ulgii

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Khoton Lake Challenging

Khoton Lake

Located in Tsengel Soum of Bayan-Olgii Province, within the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Khoton Lake is one of the mo…

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Khurgan Lake Challenging

Khurgan Lake

Located in Tsengel Soum of Bayan-Olgii Province, within the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Khurgan Lake is a beautiful …

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White River Challenging

White River

Located in Tsengel Soum of Bayan-Olgii Province, within the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Tsagaan Gol (White River) is…

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Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain Challenging

Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain

Located in Tsengel Soum of Bayan-Olgii Province, within the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain i…

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Potanin Glacier Challenging

Potanin Glacier

Located in Tsengel Soum of Bayan-Olgii Province, within the Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain range, Potanin Glacier is the larg…

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Tolbo Lake Moderate

Tolbo Lake

Located 45 kilometers south of Olgii City, Tolbo Lake is one of Mongolia’s major lakes. The lake stretches from southeas…

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Devel Island Moderate

Devel Island

The area around Devel Island, located along the Usan Khooloi River flowing from Achit Lake and the Khovd River on the bo…

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Achit Lake Moderate

Achit Lake

Achit Lake is fed by several rivers and streams, including Tsagaan Nuur River, Khatuugiin Gol, Bukh Mörön, and Uliastai …

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