Dundgovi is one of the 21 aimags of Mongolia. It is located in the south of the country, approximately 245 kilometers south of Ulaanbaatar. Its capital is Mandalgovi. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Landmark Attractions In Dundgovi Province
1. Genghis Khan SquareUlaanbaatar Genghis Khan , born Temüjin, c. 1162 – August 18, 1227) was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia. After founding the Empire and being proclaimed Genghis Khan, he launched the Mongol invasions that conquered most of Eurasia. Campaigns initiated in his lifetime include those against the Qara Khitai, Caucasus, and Khwarazmian, Western Xia and Jin dynasties. These campaigns were often accompanied by large-scale massacres of the civilian populations – especially in the Khwarazmian and Western Xia controlled lands. By the end of his life, the Mongol Empire occupied a substantial portion of Central Asia and China. Before Genghis Kha... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Ongi MonasterySaikhan Ovoo Ongi Monastery is the collective name for the ruins of two monasteries that face each other across the Ongi River in Saikhan-Ovoo district of Dundgovi Province, in south-central Mongolia. The Barlim Monastery is located on the north bank of the river while the Khutagt Monastery sits on the south bank. The older southern complex consisted of various administrative buildings as well as 11 temples. The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples - among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. The grounds housed also 4 Buddhist universities. Founded in 1660, it was one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia and housed over 1000 monks at its height. The ruins are situated about 18 km south of the town of Saikhan Ovoo. Both complexes of Ongi Monastery were co... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Dundgovi Province Videos
Travel Series ON AND OFF ROAD IN MONGOLIA, Ep. 2 (ENG & RUS subs)
Day 2: Water On The Rocks
Our first Ovoo and our first yurt camp. Small rocks. Monastery ruins. Holy water on the rocks. Evening pastime.
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One Song for Horses by ? (taken from archive.org) Overtone chants by Xij/Jack Oughton ( Wagon Wheel by Kevin MacLeod (licensed under Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod (licensed under Ethnic khöömii & song tracks from the sampler Bai Ulgen (taken from archive.org) The Praises for Guyashamaya by the Monks of the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery (taken from archive.org) Desert Castles by Little Glass Men (licensed under Sunday Morning by Jahzzar (edited, licensed under
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The Ovoo at the Center of Mongolia by Jerry Michalski (taken from flickr.org, licensed under Janraisig by François Philipp (taken from flickr.com, licensed under
Travel Series ON AND OFF ROAD IN MONGOLIA, Ep. 3 (ENG & RUS subs)
Day 3: White Stupa
Aimag, soum and bag. Semidesert. Our yurt camp for today. The trip to WHITE STUPA. Foucault pendulum. Peter & the Mongolian book.
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Step on by Jahzzar (edited, licensed under A piece of my live recording of Tumen Ekh ensemble Fanfare for Space by Kevin MacLeod (licensed under Ethnic khöömii & song tracks from the sampler Bai Ulgen (taken from archive.org)
Ger Camp near Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupas) Mongolia
Panoramic view at Tsagaan Suvarga - White Stupas (Mini Grand Canyon) in Mongolia