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.
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.
Amarbayasgalant Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in the Selenge Province of Mongolia, about 360 kilometers (224 miles) north of the capital city Ulaanbaatar. The monastery was built in the 18th century by the Manchu Emperor Yongzheng, and is considered to be one of the most important monasteries in Mongolia, and is one of the three largest Buddhist monastic centers in Mongolia.
Gorkhi Terelj National Park is a national park located in the Töv Province of Mongolia, about 55 kilometers (34 miles) northeast of the capital city Ulaanbaatar. The park covers an area of over 290,000 hectares (717,000 acres) and is known for its stunning natural beauty, including granite rock formations, scenic valleys, and meandering rivers.
Gunjiin Sum is a Buddhist monastery located in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia, in the Ömnögovi Province. The monastery was founded in the 17th century by the Tibetan Buddhist teacher Zanabazar, who was also the first spiritual leader of Mongolia. It is the temple of the Peaceful Princess.
Erdene Zuu Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery located in Kharkhorin, Mongolia. The monastery was built in 1586 by Abtai Sain Khan, the ruler of the Khalkha Mongols, and is considered to be the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia.
Karakorum (also spelled Karakorum or Kharkhorin) is a historic city located in the Orkhon Valley in central Mongolia. The city was founded in the 13th century by the legendary Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, and later became the capital of the Mongol Empire between 1235 and 1260 under his grandson, Ögedei Khan.
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.
Aryapala Temple Meditation Center is a Buddhist temple and meditation center located in the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park in Mongolia, about 70 kilometers (43 miles) from the capital city Ulaanbaatar. The center is situated on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Terelj River Valley.
Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. It has a population of approximately 3.3 million people and a land area of 1.5 million square kilometers, making it one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Its capital is Ulaanbaatar.
Turtle Rock is a unique rock formation located in the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park in Mongolia, about 70 kilometers (43 miles) from the capital city Ulaanbaatar. The rock formation is called Turtle Rock because it resembles a turtle with its head sticking out of the ground. It is 24 meters high and granitic.
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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.
Baldan Bereeven Monastery, often referred to as Baldan Bereeven Khiid, is a historical Buddhist monastery located in the remote and mountainous region of Bereeven Kid in eastern Mongolia. The region is known for its rugged and picturesque landscapes.
Danzan Ravjaa lived from 1803-1856 and was a revered figure in Mongolia although little known in the West. He established Khamariin Khiid in the 1830s – not only was it a place of religion but also a cultural and academic centre housing 500 permanent residents at its peak. The compound consisted of four colleges, which taught general studies, astronomy, art, and theatre.
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.
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.
Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park is one of Mongolia's largest and most diverse national parks, located in the South Gobi province. The park's name translates to "Three Beauties of the Gobi," referring to the three main mountain ranges (East, Middle, and West Saikhan) that dominate the landscape.
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.
