Shilin Bogd mountain
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It is located 60 km southeast of Dariganga soum of Sukhbaatar province at an altitude of 1778 meters. There are about 300 extinct volcanoes in this plateau of Dariganga, the highest one is Shiliin Bogd Mountain. Mongolians believe that the spirit of any man, who climbs it, especially at sunrise, will be revived. About 220 extinct volcanoes exist in the region, makes the area is stunning and legendary. Since the area is close to the Chinese border, it becomes the Mongolian most eastern spot to see the greatest sunrise. Historically, the Shiliin Bogd Mountain was the worship place for Black Banner of Genghis khaan. One of the most interesting formations of world caves, the Taliin Agui (Steppe cave) locates in this area (12 km north of Shiliyn Bogd). This large underground, mysterious hole formed by lava from volcanic eruption many millennia ago.
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