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Local favourite lake · Dundgovi, Mongolia

Ulaan Nuur

Ulaan Nuur is a lake in Dundgovi, Mongolia.

Ulaan Nuur: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ulaan Nuur

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Ulaan Nuur — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.38333, 106.75000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ulaan Nuur full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ulaan Nuur yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Ulaan Nuur?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ulaan Nuur?

    Nearby: Bayangiin khar (viewpoint, 49 km), Burengiin khar (viewpoint, 50 km), Borogchingiin khar (viewpoint, 57 km), Ender-Ulaan (viewpoint, 61 km), Cave 001 (cave, 68 km), Dundgovi Provincial Museum (museum, 71 km).