Khuvsgul Lake and Siberian Taiga in Khuvsgul have become one of the most popular tourist sights in the country. Lake Khuvsgul is 136 km long 36 km wide and 262m deep, and is located at an altitude of 1645 m above sea level.
It is the second largest fresh water lake in Central Asia. It is inhabited by nine species of fish including the Siberian grayling and lenok. Fishing and sport fishing have become popular in the lake area. Taiga, fauna and flora, taiga forest dwellers, Tsaatan, practicing raindeer breeding are the main attractions for tourists.

Kharakhorum (now known as Kharkhorin) is the ancient capital of Mongolia where the Mongol Empire was governed for 40 years, until Kublai Khan moved the capital to Beijing. Following this and after the collapse of the Mongolian empire, Kharakhorum was abandoned.

Located not far from Ulaanbaatar, Gorkhi-Terelj national park is the most visited natural tourist sight. The national park is a popular place for trekking, horse-back riding and rafting tours. Ger camps are available to stay for overnight.

The second most important monastery is Amarbayasgalant Khiid, on the southern slope of Buren khaan in Selenge aimag. The original palace was built in the 17th Century for the 2nd Bogd Javdandamba Hutagt Luvsandambiidundmid.
Later the construction was completed with several temples where regular religious ceremonies were held, so the ground became a real monastery. The 300 year old khiid buildings have enamel ceilings and functional pillars with special pipes inside for rain drainage.