Western Mongolia is a region in Mongolia covering the provinces of Bayan-Ölgii, Hovd, Uvs, and Zavkhan. It is one of the most beautiful but least traveled destinations. Western Mongolia is also the most ethnically diverse, mountainous, and scenic region of Mongolia, with thousands of years of history. Known for their hospitality and generosity, Kazakhs love poetry and music. Today, over 300 Mongolian Kazakhs practice the art of eagle-hunting, a sport that dates back 2,000 years.