Mongolia

Altai

Mongolia
Altai, Mongolia
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This high-altitude town in Mongolia's Gobi-Altai province sits well above the surrounding steppe, with mountains visible from its compact centre, where cafés and restaurants are concentrated enough to make it a practical base for travellers moving through the region.

  • Population17,617
  • Nearest water from center27.4 km
  • Nearest mountain from center23.0 km