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The rocky formations of Tsagaan Suvarga, ”white stupa”, are located in the Southeast of the sum Ölziit, on the Southern border of the province of Dundgovi.
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TSAGAAN SUVARGA ROCKY FORMATION
The rocky formations of Tsagaan Suvarga, ”white stupa”, are located in the
Southeast of the sum Ulziit town in Dundgobi province, and 30 km east of the Ulaanbaatar-Umnugobi
main road. 30-60 m high, 400 m long, colorful limestone formation, once was the ocean bed where the visitors find marine fossils
and clamshells. Its colors are outstanding early morning and evening. Tsagaan Suvarga was named after its shape resembles the
Buddhist relict stupas or pagodas. Tsagaan Suvarga is a beautiful photo shooting spot both day and night. There are some trails
to hike down and up through the cliffs. Except for the cliffs, 50m-long Khevtee Bosoo Cave is worth a visit. People have
abundant time may spend a day exploring ancient rock drawing gallery in mountains located 32 km from Tsagaan Suvarga.
Several ger camps and family-run ger guest gers accommodate travelers. Alternatively, you may break your journey for
a short on your way between Dalanzadgad and Mandalgobi cities.
Southwest Tsagaan Suvarga, another rock called Ulaan Suvarga, the "red stupa", has the same structure.
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