Just 80km from the capital Ulaanbaatar, Terelj is an ideal getaway if your time in Mongolia is limited.

Terelj's alpine scenery and rushing rivers are complimented by some unusual rock formations. The most famous of these is the 'turtle rock' which from one angle really looks like a turtle with its head poking up.

The park is just about perfect for camping but if you want a little more luxury check into one of the many ger camps that serve meals and run activities like horse riding and rafting.

Keen hikers might want to walk 30km north of the park to Gunjin Sum, an abandoned Buddhist monastery.