Kharkhorin

Kharkhorin (Mongolian Хархорин ) is a sum and its administrative center in Öwörchangai aimag ( province ) of Mongolia.

In its vicinity the ruins of Karakorum, which has served briefly as the capital of the Mongol Empire during the Middle Ages are. The monastery Erdene Dsuu also dates from this period. Another worth seeing monastery is around 60 km away Töwchön Chiid.

Geography

Kharkhorin is located in the valley of the Orkhon River, about 320 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar. The cultural landscape of the valley is counted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this area the eastern foothills of the Khangai Mountains meet on the grassy steppes of central Mongolia.

Economy

Among the most important sectors of Kharkhorin include tourism and agriculture. The water of the Orkhon is used to water the fertile plains east of the city.

Traffic

The airport of Kharkhorin (KHR / ZMHH ) has an unpaved runway and is served with regular flights to and from Ulaanbaatar.

47.197194444444102.82388888889Koordinaten: 47 ° 12 ' N, 102 ° 49 ' E

  • Location in Mongolia
  • Öwörchangai Aimag
Sum (country subdivision)
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