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Khongoryn Els, Gobi Desert, Mongolia Khongoryn Els Mongolia Remove
In September24°C4 rainy days
Flying time12h 55mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayTwo nights at the dunes, within a week in the Gobi
Best forAdventure seekers · Photographers · Wildlife & nature
The feel of itVast, dusty, humbling, off-grid
Where people stayDalanzadgador Khongoryn Els ger camps
Getting aroundA car is close to essential
Money and languageMNTMongolian
AccommodationVery cheap

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