Ugii lake

In the middle of central Mongolia's grasslands and mountain steppes is the stunning freshwater lake of Ugii. The lakes are conveniently located in central Mongolia, 360 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar, 80 km northeast of Kharkhorin, 95 km northwest of the Elsentasarkhai semi-desert, and 130 kilometers from the town of Tseserleg in the province of Arkhangai. The distance between the lake and the closest town, Ugii Nuur, is about 25 kilometers.

Famous for its bird life is Lake Ugii. A total of 150 different species of water birds congregate around Lake Ugii, including endangered species like the Dalmatian pelican, spoonbill, cranes, and ducks. You can find a water bird research station here. There is an ait in this bluish lake where endangered migratory bird species breed. Ugii Lake has been added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention as a result of its significance as a breeding and staging habitat for numerous waterfowl.

Bird watchers, weekend visitors, and those who enjoy leisurely holidays will all enjoy Ugii Lake. Tourism activities for leisure guests include staying in a traditional ger near a lake, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, visiting an information center, and some common bird watching.

Location: eastern Arkhangai, in central Mongolia