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Dalanzadgad
Dalanzadgad is the capital of Mongolia's Ömnögovi province and the main staging post for travellers heading into the Gobi Desert, sitting close to Gurvan Saikhan National Park with its dunes, gorges and fossil-rich badlands. It is a small, practical town rather than a sightseeing destination in itself, valued chiefly as the last proper base with shops, guesthouses and fuel before the open steppe.
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Frequently asked questions about Dalanzadgad
How do I get to Dalanzadgad?
Most travellers fly into Dalanzadgad Airport (DLZ) on the roughly one-hour domestic route from Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International Airport; there is no railway this far south, so the alternative is a long overland drive or bus journey of around 10 to 12 hours on the paved highway from the capital.
How many days should I spend in Dalanzadgad?
Most visitors treat Dalanzadgad as a one-night staging point, allowing ~1 day to arrange onward transport before continuing into the national park and surrounding Gobi sites.
What is Dalanzadgad known for?
Dalanzadgad is the capital of Mongolia's Ömnögovi province and the main staging post for travellers heading into the Gobi Desert, sitting close to Gurvan Saikhan National Park with its dunes, gorges and fossil-rich badlands. It is a small, practical town rather than a sightseeing destination in itself, valued chiefly as the last proper base with shops, guesthouses and fuel before the open steppe.