The Mongolian Gobi Desert is one of the largest and most diverse deserts in the world, stretching across southern Mongolia and northern China. Unlike a sandy desert, much of the Gobi is made up of vast rocky plains, gravel landscapes, and rolling dunes. It is famous for its dramatic scenery, ancient dinosaur fossil sites, and unique wildlife such as wild camels and snow leopards. Travelers visit the Gobi for highlights like the towering Khongoryn Els sand dunes, the flaming red cliffs of Bayanzag, and authentic encounters with Mongolia’s nomadic culture.