Small Switzerland, Khurgan Lake, Mongolia

Sebastian Lehrke

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Mongolia Small Switzerland, Khurgan Lake

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The area around the two fresh water lakes Khurgan Lake and Khoton Lake is well known as small Switzerland. In comparison to the other landscapes in the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, this area is lush green and looks like the Alps.

Photography Tips

Use the river as your leading line throughout the frame.

Travel Information

In order to get here, you need a car. Either you rent one yourself or you get a driver. Recommended is a proper 4x4 car. To enter this area, you need a border permit to the Chinese border. There are checkpoints around the lakes before you pass the bridge.

Spot Type Drone

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:54 - 17:15 | current local time: 17:58

Photo Themes Aerial Shot mountain view Mountains River river valley

Locations bayan Olgii Altai tavan Bogd National Park Khurgan Lake

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