According to an inter-governmental agreement, the Mongolia-Chinese border crossings will be closed from 27^th of February to 1^st of March for the traditional spring festival ‘Tsagaan Sar’ (White Moon). The Mongolian ‘Tsagaan sar’ holiday lasts for three days.

The agreement does not affect the railway entry crossing at  Zamyn Uud; the international train schedule will not be affected.

This year, Mongolia and China celebrate Lunar New Year at different times: Chinese Lunar New Year was held on 27-29th of January. In most years, the festival coincides in the two countries.