Dornod Mogloyin Tal - Eastern Steppes - Steppe by Steppe - Interactive Map (sitios de interés)
Descripción del sitio
Eastern Mongolia consists of a horizonless expanse of steppe or grassland. On entering this landscape, the visitor is struck by the tremendous diversity of the scenery, flora and fauna. There are meandering rivers; large wetland areas punctuated by beautiful lakes; swathes of multicoloured wild flowers; huge herds of white-tailed gazelle; and nearly 330 bird species including the rare white-naped crane and birds of prey such as eagles and hawks. Nomadic herdsmen's camps dot the landscape, unchanged since the days of Chinggis Khan. The unique tapestry of this land is rendered complete by its many ancient monuments, ruins and relics which give the visitor a unique insight into the rich history of this fascinating country.
With 123,600 km2 of grassy steppe where Mongolia, China and the Russian Federation meet, Dornod Aimag is the largest in eastern Mongolia. The Kherlen and Ulz rivers flow east through the aimag. There are also wetlands and lake areas, the largest being Lake Buir in the far east.
The Dornod Tal, or plain, is one of the largest - and last - undisturbed steppe ecosystems in the world, and the core habitat of the Mongolian gazelle. Gazelle herds of up to 100,000 are seen on their regular migrations on the Dornod Tal, not far from Choibalsan. In addition, there is a diversity of flora and fauna, including colourful prairie wildflowers and animals such as the Eurasian otter, the Ussurian moose and rare birds including the white-naped crane and the great black water shrike.
One of the outstanding historical features of Dornod Aimag is the Chinggis Khan Wall, which dates back to the Mongol Empire and extends across several hundred kilometres. Also of particular historical significance is the huge mosaic Buddha created in the 13th century; it is located in Khalkhgol Sum (administrative unit). Dornod Aimag was the site of a series of decisive battles that thwarted a Japanese invasion in 1939.
With 123,600 km2 of grassy steppe where Mongolia, China and the Russian Federation meet, Dornod Aimag is the largest in eastern Mongolia. The Kherlen and Ulz rivers flow east through the aimag. There are also wetlands and lake areas, the largest being Lake Buir in the far east.
The Dornod Tal, or plain, is one of the largest - and last - undisturbed steppe ecosystems in the world, and the core habitat of the Mongolian gazelle. Gazelle herds of up to 100,000 are seen on their regular migrations on the Dornod Tal, not far from Choibalsan. In addition, there is a diversity of flora and fauna, including colourful prairie wildflowers and animals such as the Eurasian otter, the Ussurian moose and rare birds including the white-naped crane and the great black water shrike.
One of the outstanding historical features of Dornod Aimag is the Chinggis Khan Wall, which dates back to the Mongol Empire and extends across several hundred kilometres. Also of particular historical significance is the huge mosaic Buddha created in the 13th century; it is located in Khalkhgol Sum (administrative unit). Dornod Aimag was the site of a series of decisive battles that thwarted a Japanese invasion in 1939.