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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
