Tsenkher Hot Spring is located about 30 kilometers south of Tsetserleg town, in Arkhangai Province, central Mongolia. It is renowned as the second hottest spring in Mongolia after Shargaljuut Hot Spring, making it a popular destination for relaxation and wellness travel. Surrounded by forested mountains and open valleys, this natural thermal spring offers a tranquil escape where travelers can enjoy both healing mineral waters and Mongolia’s pristine nature in one place.
Location
30 kilometers south of Tsetserleg town, in Arkhangai Province
Opened
Early 2000s (2001–2005)
Natural Heat
Temperature reaches 86°C
Healing Minerals
The water contains hydrogen sulfide and silicon
Tsenkher’s hot water emerges from deep underground under natural pressure, ensuring purity and mineral concentration. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lush meadows, pine forests, and rolling hills, creating a perfect balance between rejuvenation and adventure.
Visitors can enjoy outdoor thermal pools, hike through nearby valleys, or simply rest in a ger camp and breathe the clean mountain air. The area’s mildly alkaline water has long been used by locals for therapeutic purposes and general wellbeing.
For centuries, the Tsenkher Hot Springs have been a sacred healing site for nomadic herders who believed the waters were blessed by the Mountain Spirit of Arkhangai. People used to travel long distances on horseback to soak in the spring and pray for recovery from illnesses.
Modern studies confirm the water’s mineral richness and balancing effects on the body, giving scientific backing to these long-held traditional beliefs.
To relax in natural geothermal pools and rejuvenate your body.
To experience Mongolian nature in a quiet, serene valley.
To stay in traditional ger camps offering spa and wellness treatments.
To enjoy a peaceful retreat after exploring central Mongolia’s attractions.
It’s approximately 480 km (8–9 hours by car) west of Ulaanbaatar, or about 30 km south of Tsetserleg town.
Yes, the water is naturally clean and safe, with ideal soaking temperatures between 37–42°C in the pools.
There are multiple ger camps and resorts offering accommodation, restaurants, and both indoor and outdoor bathing areas.
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