Ulaantsutgalan Waterfall

A volcano erupted near the mouth of the Tsagaan Azarga or White Stallion River during the Quaternary period, and the lava poured down the Orkhon valley, forming the 10-meter-thick layer of basaltic rocks. The Orkhon River cuts through the basaltic layer repeatedly, resulting in the formation of the canyon. Because of its ancient finds, relics dating back to the early 6th century and even before that, UNESCO has designated Orkhon Valley as a global cultural heritage site. In addition, the mighty Mongol empire expanded its capital, Karakorum, here from the 12th to the 13th centuries. Furthermore, the pasture nomadic lifestyle still exists, preserving both the historic and nomadic perspectives on life..