Mongolian Altai
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This is the region of mountains and high plains stretching along the Chinese border. For travellers, the Altai offers stunning landscapes, several national parks, numerous opportunities for outdoor sports, encounters with diverse local populations, and a few historical remnants such as the UNESCO-listed petroglyphs.

Overview of the Mongolian Altai

This is the region of mountains and high plains stretching along the Chinese border. For travellers, the Altai offers stunning landscapes, several national parks, numerous opportunities for outdoor sports, encounters with diverse local populations, and a few historical remnants such as the UNESCO-listed petroglyphs.

Key facts

  • Type de lieu: mountain range.
  • Intérêt touristique: (must-see or highly recommended).
  • Caractéristiques:
  • Massif: Altai.
  • Longueur: 1,000 km.
  • Largeur: 300 km.
  • Sommet: Mounkh-Kaïrkhan-Oula (4,362 m).

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What to see and do

Petroglyphs of the Mongolian Altai
A collection of petroglyphs and funerary monuments located across three sites in the high mountain valleys of the Altai. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Petroglyphs of the Mongolian Altai
★ A collection of petroglyphs and funerary monuments located across three sites in the high mountain valleys of the Altai. The entire area is…
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