Galbyn Gobi i

Galbyn Gobi spans an area of 70,000 square kilometers, extending 200 kilometers in length and over 80 kilometers in width, making it the largest among Mongolia's 33 famous deserts by land area. It is elevated between 800 to 1000 meters above sea level. In addition to vast stretches of sagebrush forests, rare trees such as the sukhai, haylaas, and thorny bushes grow here. Fossils of ancient animals and trees are commonly found, and it is home to rare species listed in the Red Book of Mongolia, including the wild ass, black-tailed gazelle, saker falcon, Mongolian horse, and the snake-like fish. The region also hosts various birds of prey. Furthermore, traces of ancient human activity, including burial sites, rock paintings, inscriptions, and ruins, are frequently encountered. Galbyn Gobi is one of the important historical, cultural, and ecological sites in Mongolia. A part of the desert falls within the Gobi Baga Strictly Protected Area and has been included in the national network of protected areas since 1996.