Bayan-Olgii, city Kazakhs of Mongolia
The people of this city in the far west of Mongolia is about 28 500 and is inhabited by Kazakhs. For some, it is a small Kazakhstan, Mongolian territory. Travelers to this isolated part of the country believe in another world world. The inclusion are sometimes included in Kazakh sometimes in Arabic. Territory Breeders eagles in Mongolia, this region is also the gateway to the high mountains of Altai.
It is also in this region that you make the observation of the eclipse of 1 August 2008.
The city's population is about 30 000 inhabitants and altitude of the city is 1710m above sea
For summary of this city, we can say that this is a city in Kazakh territory of Mongolia.
You'll find some hotels and camps yurts to stay in this city in the far west of Mongolia.
Features: The Museum of the province provides a good overview of the cultural wealth of the Kazakh people. The Mosque of the city is a gathering place especially Fridays at lunch time.
The main attraction of this city is the festival of the eagle which is organized since 2000 the first Sunday and Monday of October.
Going by plane:
Since the distance between Bayan-Olgii and Ulaanbaatar is very large, the plane seems the best avenue if your time is limited. Although the adventure to reach this city of extreme west of Mongolia's worth it, calculate at least 3-4 days by jeep (this is calculated without counting the many unforeseen that may involve a trip by jeep on Mongolian roads
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The new company AERO MONGOLIA service offered flights between the capital and Mongolian Olgii (Ulgii) in the summer of 2008. The flight lasts 3 hours exactly and there were three this week. To schedule: AERO MONGOLIA
The MIAT offers service between the capital and Mongolian Ulgii.
