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Ulaanbaatar Mongolia Last Updated: 03/12/2023 |
| Ulaanbaatar is the capital city of Mongolia, located in the north-central part of the country. With a population of over 1.5 million people, it is the largest city in Mongolia and the cultural, economic, and political center of the country. | |
| Ulaanbaatar was founded in 1639 as a nomadic Buddhist monastic center, but has since grown into a modern metropolis with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The city is surrounded by four sacred mountains and is situated on the banks of the Tuul River. Some of the city's main attractions include the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, the Zaisan Memorial, and the Chinggis Khaan Square. Visitors can also explore the city's many markets, parks, and restaurants, and experience traditional Mongolian culture through music, dance, and food. Ulaanbaatar is also a gateway to the rest of Mongolia, with many tourists using the city as a starting point for their travels throughout the country. From Ulaanbaatar, visitors can take day trips to nearby attractions such as the Terelj National Park or the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, or embark on longer expeditions to explore the Gobi Desert, the Altai Mountains, and other remote regions of Mongolia. | |
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Manzushir Monastery Place » Temple Manzushir Monastery, located about 50 kilometers south of Ulaanbaatar, on the southern slopes of the Bogd Khan Mountain, is a historic and culturally significant Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Founded in 1733, it was once one of the largest monasteries in the region, home to over 300 monks before it was destroyed during the anti-religious purges of the 1930s. 15 views 💖 111 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar 13201, Mongolia |
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Chinggis Khaan National Museum Place » Museum The Chinggis Khaan National Museum was established in 2019 - 2022 on the Mongolian Plateau where the great khan was born. He was recognized as a man of the millennium, a founder of the modern world, and the one who declared world peace. This museum is one of the major developments of Mongolian culture, founded by the resolution of President U.Khurelsukh and funded by the Mongolian government. 22 views 💖 1Sambuu St Huvisgalchdiin urgun chuluu, CHD - 4 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar 15141, Mongolia |
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Bogd Khan Uul Place » Outdoors Nestled on the southern outskirts of the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, Bogd Khan Uul National Park stands as a testament to Mongolia's historical and cultural significance. Established in 1778, it holds the distinction of being one of the world's oldest national parks, predating Yellowstone National Park in the United States by more than a century. 24 views 💖 1Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
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Gandantegchinlen Monastery Place » Temple Gandantegchinlen Monastery, also known as Gandan Monastery, is a Tibetan-style Buddhist monastery located in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The name Gandantegchinlen means "the great place of complete joy" in Mongolian. 335 views 💖 4Ulaanbaatar 16040, Mongolia |
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Genghis Khan Statue Place » Historical Place The Genghis Khan Statue Complex is a large statue of the Mongolian leader Genghis Khan on horseback, located on the bank of the Tuul River in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The statue, which stands over 40 meters (131 feet) tall and is made of stainless steel, was completed in 2008 and is the largest equestrian statue in the world. 383 views 💖 3Tsonjin Boldog, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
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Chinggis Square Place » Historical Place Chinggis Square, also known as Sukhbaatar Square, is a large public square located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. It is named after the famous Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, known in Mongolia as Chinggis Khaan, and the national hero Damdin Sukhbaatar. 424 views 💖 5Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |