Bayanzag Cliffs, also known as the Flaming Cliffs, are one of Mongolia’s most iconic natural and paleontological landmarks. Located in the Gobi Desert, these red sandstone formations glow at sunset and are famous for dinosaur fossil discoveries, including the first-ever dinosaur eggs found by Roy Chapman Andrews in the 1920s.

General Information

• Location: Ömnögovi Province, southern Mongolia
• Also Known As: Flaming Cliffs
• Formed: Late Cretaceous period
• Landscape: Sandstone cliffs and arid desert basin

Key Features

• Red-colored cliffs with striking sunset views
• Important paleontological excavation site
• Walking trails along ridges and valleys
• Symbol of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert heritage

Things to Do

• Fossil exploration and guided hikes
• Sunset photography of the cliffs
• Visit dinosaur museums in nearby Dalanzadgad
• Camel riding and desert camping nearby

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