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Yolyn Am Canyon

South Gobi  >  Mongolia

Canyon within the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of southern Mongolia in the Gobi Desert. Great for observing Bearded Vulture and other birds of prey.

Ajouté* par Ueli Huber
Dernière actualisation 20 juin 2025

Description

Yolyn Am is named after the Bearded Vulture, which is called Yol in Mongolian. Bearded Vultures are easily seen in the Yolyn Am Canyon, as are many other species. It is a dry and rocky area that is part of the Gobi Desert. First you go through an open high valley (2400m above sea level) and then to the rocky canyon. Other species that you can observe include: Upland Buzzard, Isabelline Wheatear, Wallcreeper, Eurasian Black Vulture, Steppe Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, White-winged Snowfinch, Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch and Golden Eagle.

Détails

Accès

Yolyn Am is located in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of southern Mongolia, within the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, 60 kilometers southwest of Dalanzadgad, the capital of Ömnögovi Province. Drive up to the entrance of the national park at 2400m, then take an easy hike through an open valley gently descending to the canyon. Many birds already in the upper area.

Terrain et Habitat

Canyon/falaise , Prairie , Vallée , Rivière

Conditions

Rocailleux , Montagneux , Paysage ouvert , Pas d'ombre

Boucle

Non

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Saison idéale pour observer

Printemps , Eté , Automne

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

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