Gurvansaikhan Mountains
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Peaks of Zuun Saikhanii Nuruu after a September snowstormThe Gurvansaikhan Mountains (Mongolian: Гурбансайхан, three beauties) are a mountain range in the Ömnögovi Province of southern Mongolia. They are named for three subranges: Baruun Saikhanii Nuruu (the Western Beauty), Dund Saikhanii Nuruu (the Middle Beauty) and Zuun Saikhanii Nuruu (the Eastern Beauty).
A yurt in front of the Gurvansaikhan MountainsThe highest peak is found in Dund Saikhanii Nuruu, and is 9,268 feet (2,825 meters) above sea level. A notable gorge, Yolyn Am, is found in Zuun Saikhanii Nuruu. Though the range is surrounded by the Gobi desert, Yoliin Am contains a semi-permanent ice field.
The range forms the eastern half of the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park.
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