Khan-Khokhi Khyargas Mountain National Park

Khan-Khokhi Khyargas Mountain National Park
Mongolian: Хан Хөхий
Khan Khokhii Mountains
Location of Park
LocationMongolia
Coordinates49°25′N 94°47′E / 49.42°N 94.79°E / 49.42; 94.79
Area3,413 square kilometres (843,371 acres; 1,318 sq mi)
Established2000
Governing bodyMinistry of Environment and Green Development of Mongolia

Khan-Khokhi Khyargas Mountain National Park (Mongolian: Хан Хөхий) (also "Khan Khukhii") covers a western extension of the Khangai Mountains in Uvs Province. The mountains separate the Uvs Depression to the north from the Khyargas Lake depression to the south. Khan Khuckii is one of the "10 Sacred Mountains of Mongolia". The site features ancient burial mounds.

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