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| An eerie wind-blown melody fills the dunes of the Gobi desert |
The Khongory Els (meaning ‘Singing Sands’ on account of the noise made by the wind as passes across the dunes, causing the rounded grains to rub against each other) extends for 185 km (115 miles) across the southern Gobi Desert between Mounts Sevrei and Zuulun. Descriptions of the sand’s musical qualities range from a gentle, low, deep hum to a high pitched operatic-style shriek and crescendo-roar with the outer layer of undulating dunes acting as a giant amplifier. Songs can last for a few seconds or continue for minutes if not hours. To enjoy the eerie wind-blown melodies of Kongory Els - and not get toasted by searing heat - visit the Gobi Desert September to october. From late October, the climate is unpredictable and prone to extremes, including sudden snowstorms and extreme cold. Locals consider April and May the worst-weather months.
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