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    Tourist Attractions in Mongolia

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Mongolia. Photos and a brief description.

    About Mongolia

    Mongolia gives tourists the opportunity to get acquainted with cultural and natural resources. Ancient history, unique landscape and traditions will make even a short trip memorable. The country offers its guests several recreation options: ecological, active, cultural.

    Nature is one of the main treasures of the country. 22 national parks will allow you to see a variety of landscapes and fauna. Vegetation varies from the larch taiga to the desert, many of whose inhabitants are listed in the Red Book. Where there is a rich and diverse nature, there is also active recreation — hiking, horseback riding, auto tourism. Hunting and fishing are popular leisure activities that have long been mastered by foreign guests of the country. Not so long ago, there was an opportunity to visit the first, so far the only, modern ski resort that opened near the capital.

    The culture of Mongolia is centuries—old and is represented both by archaeological monuments – rock paintings and ruins of ancient settlements, and medieval Buddhist monasteries and palaces. Modern attractions are museums, theaters, parks, shopping centers of the capital of the country. Many holidays and festivals are held in the city, some of them with a bright national flavor. Mongolia’s climate cannot be called harsh, but frosts in winter and heat in summer are mandatory. The best time to travel is the end of August or the beginning of September, although the whole summer provides quite comfortable conditions for exploring the country.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Mongolia

    Ulaanbaatar City

    The capital of Mongolia, a megalopolis. A major economic and cultural center. The historical part of the city is a cultural monument, Mount Bogd—Khan-Uul is included in the UNESCO tentative list. The city has a developed infrastructure, there are many tourist sites.

    Ulaanbaatar City
    Monument to Genghis Khan (Statue in Tsongzhin-Boldog)

    Monument to Genghis Khan (Statue in Tsongzhin-Boldog)

    The monument is the largest statue of a horse rider in the world. In Mongolia, it is also the largest statue of Genghis Khan. Inside the pedestal of the 40-meter figure there is a recreation area, at the top there is an observation deck.

    Gobi Desert

    It is located in the north of the country, the largest desert in Asia. It is practically not inhabited, there are nomadic tribes on the territory. Vegetation is sparse, but there are unique representatives of fauna. The largest dinosaur cemetery is located here.

    Gobi Desert
    Karakorum is an ancient city

    Karakorum is an ancient city

    The ancient capital of Mongolia. Experienced two major upswings in the entire history of the country, in the 1200s and in the 1600s. An archaeological site listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A place of ancient settlements, a quarter of artisans, temples. Here was the Khan 's palace Ogedei.

    Gandantegchenlin Monastery

    The current Buddhist monastery, the largest in Ulaanbaatar. It is based on the place of origin of the city of Ulaanbaatar. The first religious center of Mongolia. The attraction is a huge statue of the Golden God Magjid Zhanraiseg, installed in 1911.

    Gandantegchenlin Monastery

    The monastery of Erdene-Zuu

    A medieval Buddhist monastery, one of the temples of which is still in operation. The rest of the buildings are given over to museums. The main value of the monastery is the statue of Buddha Ihe-Dzu. In addition to her, there are 11 relics in the walls of Erzene-Zu, which were transferred to the monastery by the Dalai Lama. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Amarbayasgalant Monastery

    A large religious complex. All buildings are distinguished by the unity of style, with the predominance of Chinese traditions. The monastery is active, about 100 monks live there permanently. A unique combination of architecture and natural landscape — the buildings are located in a picturesque valley against the background of hills covered with larch forests.

    Amarbayasgalant Monastery
    Choizhin Lamyn Sum Temple-Museum Bogdyhan

    Choizhin Lamyn Sum Temple-Museum Bogdyhan

    A complex of temples located in the center of Ulaanbaatar. Built in the early twentieth century. Currently, it is a museum of Mongolian religious art. One of the best monuments of Mongolian architecture.

    Palace

    One of the most striking, spectacular sights of Mongolia. The complex of buildings, including the Summer and Winter Palaces of the last emperor, was built at the turn of the XIX and XX centuries. The Summer Palace consists of several buildings of traditional Chinese architecture. The exterior and interior decoration of the palaces are in excellent condition and gives an opportunity to get acquainted with the life of the highest Mongolian nobility.

    Palace
    Zaisan Memorial

    Zaisan Memorial

    The complex of military glory on the Zaisan-Tolgoi hill, near Ulaanbaatar. It was installed in honor of the victory of the Soviet-Mongolian army at Khalkin Gol and the support of the Mongolian People's Revolution by the Red Army. The complex has an original architectural solution. It is built in the form of a huge concrete ring decorated with bas-reliefs and mosaics.

    Sukhbaatar Square

    The main square of the capital of Mongolia. It is also the main public space of the city. Now it bears the name of Genghis Khan. There are several monuments on the square, museums, a theater, and business centers are located around. Mass events and holidays are held here.

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

    A natural park located 80 km from the capital. Nature is represented by low mountains, traditional for this area, covered with steppe vegetation or forest. There is a developed tourist infrastructure in the southern part of the park. There are hotels, recreation centers, a spa resort. Tourists are also offered to visit a Buddhist temple and a dinosaur sculpture park.

    Hustain-Nuru National Park

    A large natural park, which you can explore during a walking tour, a ride on a horse or a jeep. In addition to picturesque landscapes, you can see ancient monuments here. For those who wish, there is an opportunity to take part in the study of nature. The park is working to restore the horse population Przhevalsky.

    Hustain-Nuru National Park
    Gurvan Saikhan (Gobi-Gurvan-Saikhan)

    Gurvan Saikhan (Gobi-Gurvan-Saikhan)

    The largest of the country's national parks. It is located in the north of the Gobi Desert. The main attractions are sand dunes and local fauna. There is a famous dinosaur cemetery on the territory of the park. Tourists are invited to get acquainted with the traditional Mongolian way of life by visiting the settlements of local residents.

    Lake Hubsugul

    The "younger brother" of Lake Baikal is located at a distance of 200 km from it. Freshwater lake, very deep. One of the 17 ancient lakes on Earth, more than 2 ml. years old. It is located between steppe and taiga landscapes, there is a nature protection zone around the lake. There are tourist bases along the shores, a ferry runs along the lake. A popular eco-tourist destination.

    Lake Hubsugul
    Lake Ubsu-Nur

    Lake Ubsu-Nur

    The largest in Mongolia, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The water in the lake is salty. The world of animals and fish is very rich. Many ancient monuments, traces of the life of primitive people have been found along the shores. Currently, there is no infrastructure around the lake, it is difficult to get to it.

    Elyn-Am Gorge

    A deep and narrow gorge, in the southern mountains of Mongolia. Another name for the valley is Vultures or Eagles. The gorge is located on the territory of the national park. The Gobi Desert is not far away, but there is almost always snow in the depths of the gorge.

    Elyn-Am Gorge
    Orkhon River Valley

    Orkhon River Valley

    One of the largest rivers of Mongolia, the longest. The valley of the river has a diverse relief, in one place it forms a waterfall. It is known for the archaeological monuments located on it, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. These include Karakorum, Khar Balgas, tombs of the Huns.