Stopping in Mandalgovi is something only locals know to do. Most tourists just breeze on by.

There are a few cool spots to check out in this funky Soviet town, the best being the (self-declared) world's largest murin khuur, horse head fiddle. Don't miss this photogenic stop to get a photo along this quirky monument.

Grab lunch while your here at Bird Hotel, along with a coffee and snacks in the well-stocked store inside the hotel.

If time allows, visit the town's museum, which has an in-depth collection of items found and local to this unique area.