Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall is one of the most striking natural landmarks in central Mongolia. Located in Bat-Ölzii District of Övörkhangai Province, the waterfall drops through a rugged volcanic landscape near the Orkhon River.
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| Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall, Mongolia |
The waterfall is about 24 meters high and 10 meters wide. Its gorge was shaped by the Orkhon River flowing through layers of volcanic rock, creating a dramatic contrast between dark basalt cliffs, green valleys, and the surrounding Mongolian steppe.
Quick Facts
- Location: Bat-Ölzii, Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia
- Height: About 24 meters
- Width: About 10 meters
- River: Orkhon River
- Region: Orkhon Valley
- Landscape: Volcanic rocks, river gorge, and open steppe
- Best flow: Usually after substantial summer rainfall