A Paved Road to the Legendary Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake in Arkhangai Province
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2,060 m (6,758 ft) above sea level, located in Mongolia.
Where is Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake?
The lake, known as the Great White Lake, is located within the Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park, the highlight of Arkhangai Province, in the central part of the country.
Is Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake Worth It?
This large, freshwater lake glistens against a dramatic backdrop of volcanic craters and pine-clad lava fields. According to legend, the lake was formed when an elderly couple forgot to cap a well after fetching water. The valley was flooded until a local hero shot a nearby mountaintop with his arrow; the shorn top covered the well and became an island in the lake (Noriin Dund Tolgoi). The lake supports Pike and other fishes. Rare birds are found here.
How Long is the Road Through Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake?
Set high in the Khangai Mountains, the road to the lake is totally paved. It’s 61 km (38 miles) long, running east–west from Khorgo to Avgaldai.