Khentii
KHN Aimag

Khentii

Хэнтий

The sacred homeland of Genghis Khan, with the legendary Burkhan Khaldun mountain, pristine taiga, and the Onon–Balj National Park.

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Area

80,650 km²

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Population

72,255

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Capital

Öndörkhaan

Өндөрхаан

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Province Code

KHN

About Khentii

Location and Geography

Khentii Province is located in the northeastern part of Mongolia and belongs to the eastern regional zone. It borders the Russian Federation (Transbaikal Krai) to the north. Within Mongolia, it shares boundaries with six provinces: Dornod, Sukhbaatar, Dornogovi, Govisümber, Tov, and Selenge, as well as the Baganuur district of the capital city.

Population and Culture

Khentii Province is a historically significant region closely associated with Genghis Khan, as it is widely recognized as his birthplace and ancestral homeland.

Natural Attractions

Khentii Province is rich in natural and historical landmarks, including Burkhan Khaldun Mountain, Baldan Bereeven Monastery, the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex, Deluun Boldog, Khara Zurch Khukh Lake, Kherlen Toono Island, Oglogchiin Kherem fortress, Rashaant rock site, and the Duurlig Nars Hunnu burial site, all of which reflect the province’s deep historical, cultural, and natural heritage.

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Destinations in Khentii

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Khentii Provincial Museum Easy

Khentii Provincial Museum

Located in Chinggis City, the administrative center of Khentii Province, the “Khans and Nobles Museum” is one of Mongoli…

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Kherlen’s Countryside Island Moderate

Kherlen’s Countryside Island

Located in Delgerkhaan Soum of Khentii Province, within the valley of the Kherlen River, Kherlen’s Countryside Island is…

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Baldan Bereeven Monastery Moderate

Baldan Bereeven Monastery

Located in Omnodelger Soum, Khentii Province, at the southern foothills of Binder Khan Mountain, Baldan Bereeven Monaste…

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Blue Lake of Khar Zurkh Moderate

Blue Lake of Khar Zurkh

Located at the foot of Khar Zurkh Mountain in Tsenkhermandal Soum, Khentii Province, Khar Zurkh Khukh Nuur is one of Mon…

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Oglogchiin Wall Moderate

Oglogchiin Wall

Located at the base of Daichin Mountain in Batshireet Soum, Khentii Province, Oglogchiin Wall is a unique and outstandin…

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Rashaan Khad Moderate

Rashaan Khad

Located on the eastern slope of Binder Mountain in Batshireet Soum, Khentii Province, Rashaan Khad is often described as…

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Pine Forest Park Moderate

Pine Forest Park

Located in Batshireet Soum, Khentii Province, Pine Forest Park is a popular destination known for its beautiful natural …

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Yargui Canyon Moderate

Yargui Canyon

Located in Binder Soum, Khentii Province, within the Onon River Basin, Yargui Canyon is a spectacular natural attraction…

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Great Khuruldai Complex Moderate

Great Khuruldai Complex

Located on the banks of the Onon River in Binder Soum, Khentii Province, the Great Khurultai Complex is a major historic…

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Duurlig Nars Moderate

Duurlig Nars

Located in Bayan-Adarga, Khentii Province, in the picturesque Onon River Valley, the Duurlig Nars Hunnu Buriad Site is o…

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Mongolian Queens' Palace Complex Moderate

Mongolian Queens' Palace Complex

Located in Bayan-Adarga, Khentii Province, overlooking the scenic Onon River Valley, the Mongolian Queens' Palace Comple…

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The Illuminated Monument of Genghis Khan Moderate

The Illuminated Monument of Genghis Khan

Located in Dadal, Khentii Province, overlooking the beautiful valley of the Onon River, the Illuminated Monument of Geng…

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