Orkhon province was established in 1994 in the territory of Bulgan province. With a population of 74,000 inhabitants, Erdenet is the third largest city of Mongolia. Since 1974, Erdenet is developing city which is nicer than most towns in the countryside. It is comparatively wealthy, so the facilities are the best outside of Ulaanbaatar. There is also a significantly large Russian community. The reason for Erdenet's existence is the copper mine, which employs about 8000 people and is the lifeblood of the city.There is evidence that Mongolians were making copper pots in the Erdenet area at least 200 years ago. The mining and processing operation consumes nearly 70 % of Mongolia's electricity. In 1974, foundation of the Erdenet Soviet-Mongolian copper ore dressing enterprise was laid. Now the enterprise is considered as one of the ten biggest plants in the world.
Open-cut mining is more damaging to the environment but infinitely safer than digging mine shafts below the surface. In the 840 square kilometers of this province there are many places of natural beauty, and a few sightseeing. Tourists can go Mining Museum - Soviet-built museum belongs to the copper-mining company, Erdenet Concern and can see Erdenet Mining factory's operation by special permission.

Erdenet is one of the main city which lies on the road of Northern Mongolia 410 km from Capital Ulaanbaatar. That's why accommodations Erdenet is good to stay overnight during the long journey there. Tourists can choose from 25 hotels Erdenet which has total capacity of 300 beds. The Sansar hotel, Selenge hotel and Altan Gobi hotel more suitable stay in Erdenet city. The biggest one is Selenge hotel which has 5 types of 25 rooms such as, standard, semideluxe, deluxe, High standard and VIP rooms. Other hotels have 10-20 rooms which are typed as a standard, semi deluxe, and deluxe. The Erdenet hotels are good standard, and have good facilities as a cable TV, laundry, en suite bathroom, hot shower, sauna, karaoke, garage, fitness and internet. All hotels have restaurants which mainly serve by Mongolian and European dishes.

However, as it is almost impossible to book local hotels directly, Mongolian Online Hotels Network is connected with hotels in every province. So you can book your Local Hotel online and we will be the bridge between YOU and your local HOTEL.
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