1346 - Mongolie, Kongoriin els

1346 - Mongolie, Kongoriin els

Khongoryn Els are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Also known as the Duut Mankhan (Singing Dunes – from the sound they make when the sand is moved by the wind or as it collapses in small avalanches), they are up to 300m high, 12km wide and about 100km long. The largest dunes are at the northwestern corner of the range. Getting to the top (45 minutes to one hour) is exhausting; every step forward is followed by a significant backslide, but the views of the desert from the sandy summit are wonderful.

Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mongolia/the-gobi/gurvan-saikhan-national-park/sights/natural-landmarks/khongoryn-els#ixzz3hTLwswgG