Place to visit
Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain, China: what it is and when to go
Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain is a mountain of Bayan Ölgii aimag, Mongolia (Мөнххайрхан уул) in China, at 4,231 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain of Bayan Ölgii aimag, Mongolia · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Мөнххайрхан уул
- Where
- China
- Elevation
- 4,231 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- XIY Xi'an, 2,013 km as the crow flies
- Prominence
- 1851 m
- Coordinates
- 46.88997, 91.47377
What it is and where
Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain is a mountain of Bayan Ölgii aimag, Mongolia (Мөнххайрхан уул) in China, at 4,231 m above sea level. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 46.88997, 91.47377; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 2,013 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Prominence
- 1851 m
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain is September, and the season is short because it sits at 4,231 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:44
- FebBetter not10:03
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:22
- MayBetter not14:50
- JunPossible15:39
- JulPossible15:19
- AugPossible14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:37
- NovBetter not9:06
- DecBetter not8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | September | June to August and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Altai Tavan Bogd National ParkNational park of Mongolia287 km
- BeshbalikArchaeological site in Xinjiang, China358 km
- Potanin GlacierThe largest valley glacier in the Altai Mountains, located at the junction of the Tavan-Bogdo-Ula massif and the Mongolian Altai Mountains, in Mongolia366 km
- Khüiten PeakThe highest mountain of Mongolia and the Tavan-Bogdo-Ula mountain range370 km
- Wkok muzdığı - Wū kē kè bīngchuān - Ukokskiy lednikGlacier398 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
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- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain?
It is a mountain of Bayan Ölgii aimag, Mongolia (Мөнххайрхан уул in the local language) in China. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 4,231 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Mönkhkhairkhan Mountain?
The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 2,013 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Beshbalik, Potanin Glacier. The rest is in the China guide.
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