The Gobi Desert is a large, cold desert and grassland region in northern China and southern Mongolia. It is the sixth largest desert in the world and the largest in Asia. The Gobi is surrounded by mountain ranges and has a variety of landscapes, from rocky plains to sand dunes. Travellers can explore the rich history and culture of the region, such as the ancient ruins of the Silk Road, the Flaming Cliffs where dinosaur fossils were found, and the sacred ovoos of the Mongolian nomads. The Gobi is also home to rare wildlife, such as the Bactrian camel, the kulan, and the dzeren.