Orkhon valley is a famous steppe encompassing territory of eight soums (counties) of two provinces- Uvurhangai and Arhangai. You can reach there by bus or car on a paved road. However, as you reach the main towns of Orkhon valley, relatively short, non-paved roads will take you to the cores of the nomadic culture.

The people of this valley are true to the nomadic heritage and many nomadic intangible heritages are kept and transmitted to the next generation in this valley. Orkhon valley and surrounding heritage were registered by UNESCO as a world heritage area. The tourism industry in this valley is developing with the understanding of the fragility of nomadic heritages and environment and the historic and cultural value of the area. When improving their services the industry team work together to stay true to the nomadic lifestyle and protection of the valley's substantial cultural heritage.

Orkhon valley has hundreds of archeological sites. From ancient rock paintings to Monasteries, from the first written account of Turkik history to the ruins of Uigur palace, from Mongol Empire's capital city ruins to Zanabazar's art making escape temple, the valley's people continue to honor and protect their nomadic heritage along with the heritage of all the past nomadic tribes and empires that once dominated Mongolia.