The Mongolian government has launched a new push for a Khangai Region tourism boost with wide-ranging development plans. During a Cabinet meeting held on April 17, 2025, leaders approved several major projects aimed at improving the region’s economy and infrastructure.
Officials based the decision on proposals from the Khangai Regional Council meeting, held earlier on April 14 in Arkhangai aimag’s Tsetserleg soum. This meeting focused on long-term development goals as part of Mongolia’s national Regional Development Plan.
First, the government will begin construction on a thermal power plant in Arkhangai aimag. Funding will come from a concessional loan by South Korea’s Export-Import Bank. Authorities also plan to unblock stalled thermal plant projects in Bayankhongor and Uvurkhangai aimags.
Next, they will carry out environmental impact studies for the Baidrag Hydropower Plant. Moreover, by 2026, each aimag in the region will receive 10 MW solar plants and 20 MWh battery storage systems. These projects will follow a public-private partnership model.
The Cabinet also approved road feasibility studies to improve transport within and beyond the region. Officials will prioritize roads connecting Bogd to Gurvantes, Bayankhongor to Bulgan, and Arvaikheer to Uyanga. Additionally, the Mandal-Ovoo road and related infrastructure will move forward.
To support growth, the government plans to build centralized water and wastewater systems. Tsenkher Hot Springs and Shargaljuut will benefit first. Meanwhile, Rashaant and Kharkhorin soums will see feasibility work for system expansions.
Education will also get a boost. Leaders will study new branch campuses for universities and create vocational institutions that match the region’s labor needs.
For a focused Khangai Region tourism boost, the Cabinet endorsed a new tourism development plan. This plan will be designed and executed with NGOs and tourism experts. Land use for tourism services will be reviewed, and new laws proposed to support business involvement.
Key tourism infrastructure projects will include a new museum in Bayankhongor and a World Heritage administration building in Kharkhorin. Moreover, a meteorological radar station in Kharkhorin will help monitor weather patterns for tourism and safety.
Additionally, the Gurvanbulag–Elsentasarkhai and Bogd–Shiveekhuren roads will receive planning funds. These roads are part of the broader 1,073 km Baga-Ilenkh to Shiveekhuren project.
In celebration of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar’s 390th birth anniversary, the government will also allocate funds for related cultural events.
All of these steps aim to increase economic opportunities for local aimags. At the same time, the government expects the Khangai Region tourism boost to strengthen international interest in Mongolia and attract more visitors.
