The Best Attractions In Saikhan-Ovoo

Ongi Monastery

Saikhan-Ovoo is a sum in central Mongolia. The sum center is on the single perennial river of Dundgovi Province, the Ongi gol. It is the tenth longest river in Mongolia with an overall length of 435 km.
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The Best Attractions In Saikhan-Ovoo

1. Ongi Monastery Saikhan 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...
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Saikhan-Ovoo Videos

LUXURY MONGOLIA 100 Best Destinations, SECRET OF ONGI Tourist Camp (Full)

LUXURY MONGOLIA 100 Best Destinations series presenting SECRET OF ONGI Tourist camp in Saikhan Ovoo soum Dundgobi province.

Saikhan Ovoo Spring Naadam

Video and Photos from the 10km race for 2 y/o horses in the Saikhan Ovoo spring Naadam 2016

29 - May - 2016

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The Best Attractions In Saikhan-Ovoo