Ovoos at Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
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A jagged silhouette of shamanistic stone heaps rises from the shore of this dazzling mile-high lake.

πŸ“œ Shamanistic stone heaps made from black lava rocks, located on the northeast shore of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake in west-central Mongolia.
πŸ” Lake sits a mile and a quarter (2,060 m) above sea level.

Why Go

🌊 See hundreds of ritualistically created ovoos
πŸ“Έ Unique, eerie landscape for photos
🏞️ Experience a dazzling mile-high lake
πŸŒ‹ Explore geological history near Khorgo Volcano

Tips

🚢 Circle ovoos three times clockwise and add a few rocks to the pile.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Easiest access is a dirt road from Khorgo Volcano to the north-east shore.

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