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Mörön
7038, 01382 / POP 35,789 / ELEV 1283M
Imagine a loose, spread-out grid of streets surrounded by green hills, with a wrestling
stadium here, a large, leafy park there, a couple of multistorey hotels, a busy, labyrinthine
market, a few gers and a temple complex on the outskirts. That's Mörön (pronounced
mu-roon, not moron) - a transport hub in northern Mongolia that's also the centre of
civilisation in this part of the country (think internet, actual tourist office, as well as a
couple of half-decent restaurants).
The town comes alive in summer when tourists pass through on their way to Khövsgöl
Nuur, and if you're exploring the area, you'll probably find yourself lingering here a day
or two. Unless your tour operator whisks you straight from the airport to the big blue
yonder up north, that is. If travelling solo, this is your last chance to stock up on supplies.
Mörön
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