Lake Ulaagchiin Khar

Ulaagchiin Khar Lake lies in a depression west of the Tarvagatai Mountains. Dunes rise along its northern shore, while reeds and islands on the southern side provide shelter for waterbirds. The freshwater lake sits at a striking meeting of desert sands and mountain country. To the west lies Bayan Lake, another body of fresh water in this dry part of the Mongolian interior.