Altai Tavan Bogd national park

This national park extends over 636.200 ha, including Tsengel, Ulaankhus, Sagsai, and Altai sums. The Tavan Bogd (five saints) chain includes the highest peak in Mongolia, Kuiten uul(4.353m) which overlooks the frontiers with China and Russia. The climb begins after a 40-kilometer approach route and a 120-kilometer drive from Ulgii. South of Tavan Bogd is group of alpine lakes. Khurgan nuur doted with islands is 22km long and 28m deep in places. Six rivers feed it and Khovd gol flows from it is eastern end. Khoton nuur only 3km north-west of Khurgan nuur is fed by dozen rivers. South of Khurgan nuur, Dayan nuur is a moraine lake 18km long and fed by small rivers and snow melt. A very popular stone statue known as Dayan the Pious stands near it is shore and  behind it are the remains the foundation of 3square tombs. West of Dayan nuur and south of Khurgan nuur is the most mountain range which reaches 3.934m and borders of China.