Bayanzag Saxaul Forest
Баянзагийн заг
A desert forest of saxaul beside the Flaming Cliffs. The name Bayanzag means “rich in saxaul,” and its twisted shrubs are an important food source for camels and wildlife.
Saxaul is a drought-resistant shrub unique to the Gobi. It has hard, twisted trunks and can grow several meters tall. Local herders have traditionally used it as fuel and camel fodder, and it is now protected. The saxaul forest lies on the plain north of the Flaming Cliffs. Visitors usually stop and take a walk here before or after touring the Flaming Cliffs, where they may spot gerbil burrows and lizards. Do not break branches or gather firewood.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)
- Moltsog Els
- Khavtsgait Petroglyphs
- Dungenee Am
- Yolyn Am
- South Gobi Aimag Museum
- Dalanzadgad
- Ongi Monastery