Uvs Lake

A heavily salinized lake called Uvs Lake is located in the Uvs Nuur Basin, a tiny portion of which is in Russia. With a surface area of 3,350 km2 and an elevation of 759 m above sea level, it is the largest lake in Mongolia by area. The Tuva Republic of the Russian Federation is where the lake's northeastern tip is located. Ulaangom is the largest village next to the lake.

This small, extremely salty body of water is all that's left of a much larger, saltier sea that formerly spanned a far wider area.

You can take a walk in the wilderness, go scuba diving, or go on a night safari. You can also take a helicopter flight to the nicest beaches or tour the historic Issyk Kul burial mounds.

A stunning piece of water in a tough environment is the Uvs Lake. In the summer it is 4°C, but in the winter it is - 5°C. In the winter, snow mostly covers the lakeside. The lake is a well-liked tourist destination because the region is full with scenic natural areas and interesting historical buildings.

Location: Mongolia and Russia