Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is located in the northern central part of of Mongolia not far from the border. The national park covers an area of 1,127 square miles (2,920 sq km). Although it extends across such a large area, it is only the 14th largest national park in Mongolia. The Terelj River flows across the park, which much of the protected zone located to the north of the river. The Terelj settlement is located along the river and this region provides visitors with opportunities to shop and dine. This tourist area also provides opportunities to rent horses or camels for doing a more adventure exploration of the area.