Altai Tourist Places to Visit in Altai, Mongolia, Asia

Altai Tourist Places to Visit in Altai, Mongolia, Asia

Altai is the capital city of Govi-Altai Province in Mongolia, situated about 1022 km southwest of national capital Ulan Bator. It is placed between latitude 46°22′22″ in the north and longitude 96°15′26″ in the west.

Geography and climate of Altai:

Altai features a semi-arid climate. Govi-Altai Province is placed in the west of the country shares its borders with Zavkhan Province to the north, Bayankhongor Province on the east, Khovd Province towards northwest, Xinjiang, China to the southwest, Inner Mongolia and Gansu, China towards southeast and south respectively.

The neighboring regions of Altai include:

Biger
Bugat
Darvi
Chandmani
Erdene
Sharga

Food, Culture and Shopping in Altai:

Altai has a population of higher majority of Buddhists along with lower majority of Muslims and Christians. The people of Altai are multi talented and have great interest in music and dance and they speak Chinese, Turkish and Russian along with national language Mongolian. The natives celebrate national festivals and religious festivals with great fervor and splendor by gathering together.

Beef and mutton are the commonly used staple food in Altai region. Apart from the beef and mutton, chicken, fish and horse are also playing major roles in the usual dish. In recent years, there are several Chinese and Russian food corners started operations all over the city, because of the heavy inflow of China and Russian tourists.

The handicraft products of bamboo are available at low prices at the major handicraft shops of the city. Also Altai houses modern shopping centres of clothes, shoes, daily needs, gadgets, and electronic and electrical items.

Connectivity to Altai:

Altai is served by Altai Airport with regular air services to Ulan Bator and Arvaikheer situated 3 kms away from the heart of the city. Buses and Taxis are the primary modes of transport vehicles operating services in the city. Other than buses, tourists can hire two wheelers to move around the city and to reach tourist spots. Buses are easily accessible at Altai City Bus Stand at regular intervals.

Tourist Attractions near Altai:

Great Gobi Reserve:

Great Gobi Reserve is considered as the 4^th biggest biosphere reserve in the globe and home to Gobi bears, the wild Bactrian camel and wild ass.

Eej Khairkhan Natural Monument:

Eej Khairkhan Natural Monument is very much famous tourist destination among the regions of Govi-Altai Province.

Khuisiin Gobi:

Khuisiin Gobi is one of the most important among 33 Mongolian Gobis situated in Govi-Altai Province.

Sutai Mountain:

Sutai Mountain is well known for its eternal snow and glaciers.

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park:

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is situated in the south of the maximum peak of Mongolia ‘Tavan Bogd’. It covers an area of 6,362 km² and houses Khurgan, Dayan and Khoton Lake. Tourists can come across Red deer, Beech marten, Moose, Snow cock, Golden eagle and Argali sheep.

Ideal time to visit Altai:

Between the mid of May to mid of October is the best time to visit Altai.

Accommodation Options near Altai:

Most of the hotels of Altai have 12-16 rooms and 13-32 beds with shower, bathroom, fridge, jug kettle, hot water, garden area, laundry, dry cleaning, 24 hour room service and security service and cable TV facility. Also some hotels provide European food along with Mongolian style and the best hotels in Altai are: