Whispers of the Desert: Conquering Khongor Sand Dunes

Getting There - You should hire a local driver and tour guide to get the best experience. Navigation in the desert is a whole new story as there are no roads or signs. Highlights - Khongor Sand Dunes is also known as the "Singing Dunes". It is a stunning natural wonder in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. The highlight includes the towering golden sand peaks. It is called the singing dunes because of the melodic sounds created by shifting sands when the strong winds blow. Take time to climb all the way up to the sand peaks and get panoramic views of the entire desert. You can also have fun sliding down and sinking into the smooth desert sand. Another highlight is riding a camel and getting a tour of the desert. Watch as these amazing camels adapt so well in deserts and strong winds. Accomodations - There are two kinds of accomodations for camping here, one is tourist camps which have toilets and showers. Or you can get a truly local experience by staying with a nomadic family in their ger. Food - You can either bring your own ingredients to cook or if you stay in tourist camps you will get to enjoy delicious traditional Mongolian cuisine. #closetonature #photolocation #awesomepic #100waysoftravel #mongolia #desert #camping