Khongor sand dunes

Highlights:

  • Spectacular, huge sand dunes in the south Gobi desert
  • Camel riding in the beautiful landscape
  • The wind whistling across the peaks of the dunes makes an eerily beautiful sound

Travel from Ulaanbaatar:

Flights depart daily to Dalanzadgad airport from which the dunes are a full day drive

Driving takes 2 days on and off road from Ulaanbaatar

Advice:

Take comfortable shoes for walking on the dunes

Wear lots of sunscreen and loose fitting clothing to keep the wind and sun off