Western Mongolia is a region in Mongolia covering the provinces (or Aimags) of Bayan-Ölgii, Hovd, Uvs, and Zavkhan. It is the most remote region of the country with paved roads from the capital, Ulaanbaatar, ending 320 km (200 miles) before reaching the eastern most point of Zavkhan. It is also the most ethnically diverse, mountainous, and scenic region of Mongolia, with thousands of years of history. The region is home to the Kazakhs, a Muslim tribe from near the Caspian Sea, and Oirats, or western Mongols, which can be divided into 10 different tribes, as well as Khalkhs, or eastern Mongols. In addition to the ethnic diversity, the region is home to the Altai Mountain Range, with the highest peaks in Mongolia, Lake Uvs, a large saltwater lake, and many smaller lakes, mountains, rivers, forests, and steppe. Spread throughout the region are countless archeological sites with petroglyphs, cave paintings, standing stone monuments, monasteries, and ancient forts that date back as far as 10,000 years.

• 1 Hovd in Hovd Aimag has a Manchu Fort and cave drawings outside the city. The most diverse city in Mongolia with 10 tribes.
• 2 Ölgii is the center of Kazakh culture in Mongolia, and starting place to see eagle hunters, Turkic Stone Men, petroglyphs, and the national parks.
• 3 Ulaangom home to Tuvans and Dorvod tribes, near the large salty Uvs Lake.
• 4 Uliastai capital of Zavkhan, one of 3 permanent settlements in Mongolia to predate the 20th century.

Western Mongolia Attractions

• Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain. …
• Eagle Hunters and Eagle Hunting. …
• Eej Khairkhan Mountain Nature Reserve. …
• Gurban Tsenkher Cave or Khoid Tsenkher Cave. …
• Kharkhiraa Turgen Mountain. …
• Khoton Khurgan Lake. …
• Khyargas Lake. …
• Khar Us Lake National Park.