Visit Zavkhan Province

Завхан
Uliastai
72.0 thousand

Zavkhan Province is an administrative region found in the western part of Mongolia. It covers an area of approximately 29,365 square miles, making it the second-largest province in the country. The capital city is Uliastai, located along the Zavkhan River which runs through the entire province. It is home to several ethnic groups including Dorvod, Kazakhs and Uriankhai people.

The cultural heritage of Zavkhan Province can be seen throughout its cities and nature parks that offer some interesting places to visit for tourists. One popular destination is White Lake National Park which features two beautiful lakes with breathtaking scenery along their shorelines. Another must-visit spot is Uliastai's National Museum where visitors can learn all about the history and culture of this region through exhibits containing archaeological artifacts from various eras.

One interesting historical fact about Zavkhan Province was that it was once a vital corridor for traders who traveled on tributaries from Siberia to Western China during medieval times. This route eventually became known as "Tea Road" because tea was one of its most traded goods at that time period.
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Uliastai