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The Swan Lake Nature ReserveThe Swan Lake of Bayinburuke, a State-level Nature Reserve, is situated in the basin between the Urdus Mountain and along the upper reaches of the Kaidu River. "Bayinburuke" means "rich springs" in Mongolian language. The Swan Lake area is marsh-like with numerous interconnecting small lakes. The area is around 2400 meters above sea level, surrounded by lush pastures and lakes filled with beautiful birds and wildlife.Every Spring around April, swans, terns and other varieties of birds gather around the lake area. The birds number into the thousands and there are viewing stands set up here for visitors to watch the birds. There are various famous springs in the area, including the Aerxia Spring where the water is said to have healing powers (the name means "Curing Spring" in Mongolian). There are hotels and hot spring spas built for travelers nearby too.A small zoo known as "Snowy Mountain Zoo", is home to more than 20 types of rare animals here, including snow cocks, snow panthers and red deer. |
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