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Khustain Nuruu National Park
Khustain Nuruu National Park is a national park in Mongolia, established in 2003, covering 506 km² (195 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Mongolia's 19 national parks.
- Area
- 506 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- UBN · 69 km
Nearest airports to Khustain Nuruu National Park
- 1Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International AirportUBN69 kmstraight lineUlaanbaatar (Sergelen), Mongolia
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- 2 UGA221 kmstraight line
- 3 AVK285 kmstraight line
More about Khustain Nuruu National Park
Khustain Nuruu National Park is one of 19 national parks in Mongolia. It covers 506 km² (50,600 ha) — about 65% of the size of New York City, making it the #16 largest national park in Mongolia (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in Mongolia date back to 1965. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khustain Nuruu National Park
The closest airport is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), about 69 km away — around 1 h 30 min by car; alternatively Bulgan Airport (UGA, 221 km). Other national parks within reach include National Garden Park (2 km²) and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park (2,931 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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