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Off the main paved roads, though, traffic is light. In Övörkhangai, for example, you'll
need your own transport to visit Tövkhön Khiid or Orkhon Khürkhree falls, and horse is
the best way to reach Naiman Nuur.
Hitchhiking is relatively easy all along the main road from UB to Tariat, a route which
takes in a number of worthwhile sights.
TÖV
AREA 81,000 SQ KM / POP 88,889
The 'Central' province surrounds Ulaanbaatar, and its forested mountains offer a wel-
come escape from the city. Popular but picturesque Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is great
for horse-trekking, hiking and camping, and it's only an hour or so away by bus! Further
afield, you can spot takhi (wild horses) at Khustain National Park. For something a little
surreal, check out the 40m-tall, silver statue of Chinggis Khaan outside Nalaikh.
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Zuunmod
01272, 7045 / POP 86,800 / ELEV 1529M
In great contrast to the big city on the other side of the mountain, Zuunmod is a peanut-
sized place, even smaller than most Mongolian provincial capitals. There is little reason
to linger in the capital of Töv but you'll probably pass through on the way to Mandshir
Khiid in the Bogdkhan Uul Strictly Protected Area.
The main sight in town is the Aimag Museum MAP GOOGLE MAP (admission T1000;
9am-1pm & 2-6pm) , about 200m beyond the bus stand, and opposite the southeast
corner of the park - look for the sign in English. There are exhibits on local history and a
section of stuffed animals including an enormous moose. It also has some interesting
black-and-white photos of Mandshir Khiid, including the once-regular tsam (lama
dances, performed by monks wearing masks during religious ceremonies).
A minibus runs on a paved road to Zuunmod (T2000, one hour, hourly, 8am and 8pm)
from Ulaanbaatar's Dragon Avto Vaksal ( Click here ) . From the bus stand in Zuunmod,
keep walking straight and the museum will be on your right. Mandshir Khiid is a pleas-
ant 6km hike northeast of here (beyond the town and up to your left).
A chartered taxi from Ulaanbaatar will cost at least US$20 one way. Taxis can be hired
in Zuunmod from the taxi stand on the east side of the park (past the museum then left).
The fare to Mandshir Khiid is around T15,000 plus waiting time.
 
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