LOCATION: 300 km east of Choibalsan city in Khalkh Gol Soum of Dornod Province. 980 km from Ulaanbaatar.
The 21 km by 40 km freshwater Buir Lake is the 5th largest lake in Mongolia covering 615 sq.km surface area. The lake’s southeastern sandy beach and relatively shallow (6-16 m on average) warm water attracts domestic travelers in summer.
The lake has 34 species of fishes such as amur carp, grayling, lenok, mirror carp, golden carp, silver carp, and burbot among others. Of 12 species have hunting importance. On its eastern tip, you will find a fishing farm established in 1930.
Not only fish, but the lake is also a paradise for the birdwatchers. There are 37 species of sedentary birds and 199 species of migratory birds. The lake’s tributary Khalkh Gol River delta provides the best sight for the bird watchers.
In 2004, the Buir Lake was registered in the Ramsar List due to its international importance of wetlands conservation and sustainable utilization.
Moreover, the lake is the longest water border of the country on the Chinese Mongolian border.
Orshuun River flows out of the lake.
Where to stay at Buir Lake?
Numerous ger camps and local’s gers are available between 15 May and 15 September
On the other hand, you may combine your tour with Khalkh Gol war monuments and eastern Mongolian main shrine Ikh Burkhan Buddha complex.