Khongoryn Els also called Duut Mankhan is popularly known as the “Singing Sands”. It lies within the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in Mongolia. The sand dunes extend to over 965 square kilometres (373 sq mi) areaKhongor sand dunes stretch from the southernmost corner to the far west of the country. There is a small river called Khongoryn Gol, with dark green banks full of flowers along the side of the dunes. The area is ideal for camel riding near the dunes.