Places to Visit in Dalanzadgad, Mongolia, Asia

Places to Visit in Dalanzadgad, Mongolia, Asia

Dalanzadgad is the capital city of Omnogovi Province in Southern Mongolia, situated about 540 kms from Ulan Bator, the capital of the country and is positioned at an elevation of 1,470 meters. Dalanzadgad is home to shopping center, Khan Bank branch, apartment building and one major airport as well.

Geography and Climate in Dalanzadgad:

Dalanzadgad is located between 43°34′12″ N latitude and 104°25′33″ E longitude and features a cold desert climate with warm summers and cool winters.

Economy of Dalanzadgad:

The economy of Dalanzadgad is based on retail and tertiary industry, agriculture and animal husbandry, mining and tourism.

Culture, Cuisine and Shopping in Dalanzadgad:

Dalanzadgad is one of the biggest cities of the country houses several restaurants, pub, nightclub and cafes. The Green Castle Restaurant is the main restaurant of the city, costs around 10,000 – 15,000 MNT for one lunch.

Eruis Restaurant is another famous restaurant, good choice for Mongolian and European food and dance and music programs are also arranged in this restaurant. The price ranges from 5,000 MNT – 10,000 MNT per lunch. Other popular restaurants in Dalanzadgad include Mineral Pub, The Irish Pub and Bayanbulag Nightclub.

Dalanzadgad is the city packed with full of entertainment centres, movie theatres and cultural centres. Dalanzadgad Theatre is situated in front of the government building in the heart of the city and this magnificent traditional manner building organizes dance shows and cultural programs regularly. 120 Sea Cinema is a modern film theatre shows both Mongolian and International films.

Dalanzadgad is home to two big shopping complexes situated in the heart of the city. These shops offer the products of branded clothes, shoes, daily usable items, camera, mobiles, electronic and electrical items along with jewelry and handicraft products.

How to reach Dalanzadgad?

Dalanzadgad is connected with national capital Ulan Bator through road and airways. There are two buses accessible from Ulan Bator City Bus Station to Dalanzadgad daily and it takes around 20 hours to reach. The local Taxis charge around 2,000T to move around the city.

Dalanzadgad has its own airport placed 2 kms away from the city with service of 18 flights per week during the summer season and 6 flights per week during the winter season to Ulan Bator and other major cities of the country.

Places to see in Dalanzadgad:

Hermen Tsav:

Hermen Tsav is a 6 kms wide, 15 kms long and 30 meters deep canyon and monsoon season is the best time to visit this beautiful canyon.

Bayan Zag:

Bayan Zag is an international tourist destination with the remains of Cretaceous period dinosaur bones, eggs and hatchling.

Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park:

Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park is a national park located in Southern Mongolia is the largest national park of the country spread over an area of 27,000 sq. km. The park is located at an average elevation of 2,600 meters and is home to rare species of argali sheep, Siberian ibex, snow leopard and the Gobi Camel.

Other tourist attractions near Dalanzadgad include:

Noyon Uul
Khongoryn Els

Best time to visit Dalanzadgad:

Between March and July is the great time to travel Dalanzadgad, where the weather remains very cool and pleasant.

Accommodation options in Dalanzadgad:

The major hotels of Dalanzadgad offers the facilities of billiards, sauna, massage, tennis, karaoke, pub, fitness center, buffets and VIP room. Gobi Saikhan hotel is very famous hotel among 10 hotels of Dalanzadgad and the best other hotels in Dalanzadgad are: