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Tourist Attractions in Mongolia

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Mongolia

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About Mongolia

Mongolia gives tourists the opportunity to explore its cultural and natural riches. Ancient history, unique landscape and traditions will make even a short journey memorable. The country offers its guests several variants of recreation: ecological, active, cultural.
Nature is one of the main treasures of the country. 22 national parks will allow you to see the diversity of landscapes and fauna. Vegetation varies from larch taiga to desert, many inhabitants of which are listed in the Red Book. Where there is rich and diverse nature, there is also active recreation – tours on foot, on horseback, auto-tourism. Hunting and fishing are popular leisure activities that have long been mastered by foreign guests of the country. Not so long ago it became possible to visit the first, so far the only, modern ski resort, which opened not far from the capital.

The culture of Mongolia is centuries-old and is represented both by archaeological monuments – rock painting and ruins of ancient settlements, and medieval Buddhist monasteries and palaces. Modern attractions are museums, theatres, parks and shopping centres of the country’s capital. Many holidays and festivals are held in the city, some of them with a bright national flavour. The climate of Mongolia cannot be called harsh, but frost in winter and heat in summer are a must. The best time to travel is late August or early September, although the whole summer provides quite comfortable conditions for getting acquainted with the country.

Top-18 Tourist Attractions in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar

0/5
The capital of Mongolia, a megalopolis. A major economic and cultural centre. The historical part of the city is a cultural monument, the mountain Bogd-Khan-Uul is included in the UNESCO tentative list. The city has a developed infrastructure, there are many tourist facilities.

Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

4.5/5
2822 reviews
The monument is the largest statue of an equestrian rider in the world. In Mongolia, it is also the largest statue of Genghis Khan. Inside the pedestal of the 40-metre-long figure there is a recreation area and a viewing platform on top.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Gobi Desert

4.2/5
1044 reviews
It is located in the north of the country, the largest desert in Asia. It is practically unpopulated, with nomadic tribes occurring on the territory. Vegetation is scarce, but there are unique representatives of fauna. The largest cemetery of dinosaurs is located here.

Kharkhorin

0/5
The ancient capital of Mongolia. Experienced two major booms in the country’s history, in the 1200s and 1600s. Archaeological site, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Site of ancient settlements, craftsmen’s quarter, temples. The palace of Ugedei Khan was located here.

Gandantegchinlen Monastery

4.4/5
2463 reviews
An active Buddhist monastery, the largest in Ulaanbaatar. Founded on the site of the city of Ulaanbaatar. The first religious centre of Mongolia. Attraction – a huge statue of the Golden God Magzhid Zhanraiseg, installed in 1911.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Erdene Zuu Monastery

4.5/5
709 reviews
A medieval Buddhist monastery, one of whose temples is still in use today. The rest of the buildings are used as museums. The main value of the monastery is the statue of Buddha Ihe-Dzu. In addition to it, in the walls of Erdzene-Zuu there are 11 relics donated to the monastery by the Dalai Lama. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Amarbayasgalant Monastery

4.6/5
131 reviews
A large religious complex. All buildings are characterised by unity of style, with Chinese traditions prevailing. The monastery is active, and about 100 monks live there permanently. A unique combination of architecture and natural landscape – the buildings are located in a picturesque valley on the background of hills covered with larch forests.

Choijin Lama Temple Museum

4.4/5
569 reviews
A complex of temples located in the centre of Ulaanbaatar. It was built in the early twentieth century. Currently it is a museum of Mongolian religious art. One of the best monuments of Mongolian architecture.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bogd Khaan Palace Museum

4.4/5
1156 reviews
One of the most colourful, 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 19th and 20th centuries. The Summer Palace represents several buildings of traditional Chinese architecture. The exterior and interior decoration of the palaces is in excellent condition and gives an opportunity to get acquainted with the life of the highest Mongolian nobility.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Zaisan

0/5
A complex of military glory on Zaisan Tolgoi Hill, near Ulaanbaatar. It was established in honour of the victory of the Soviet-Mongolian army at Halkin Gol and the Red Army’s support of the Mongolian People’s Revolution. 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

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The main square of the capital of Mongolia. It is also the main public space of the city. Nowadays it bears the name of Genghis Khan. On the square there are several monuments, around there are museums, theatre, business centres. Mass events and holidays are held here.

Gorkhi Terelj National Park

4.6/5
2173 reviews
A natural park located 80 kilometres from the capital. The nature is represented by low mountains covered with steppe vegetation or forest, traditional for this area. In the southern part of the park there is a developed tourist infrastructure. There are hotels, recreation centres, a spa resort. Tourists are also offered to visit a Buddhist temple and a dinosaur sculpture park.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Hustai National Park

4.6/5
194 reviews
A large natural park that can be explored on foot, horseback or jeep tours. In addition to picturesque landscapes, you can see ancient monuments here. For those who wish, there is an opportunity to take part in nature study. The park is working to restore the population of Przewalski’s horses.

Gurvansaikhan

0/5
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 familiarise themselves with traditional Mongolian life by visiting settlements of local people.

Khuvsgul Lake

4.8/5
207 reviews
The “little brother” of Lake Baikal, located 200 kilometres away from it. It is a freshwater lake, very deep. It is one of 17 ancient lakes on Earth, more than 2 million years old. It is located between steppe and taiga landscapes, around the lake there is a nature protection zone. There are tourist centres along the shores of the lake, and a ferry runs along the lake. It is a popular eco-tourist object.

Uvs Lake

4.9/5
29 reviews
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 and traces of life of primitive people have been found along the shores. At present, there is no infrastructure around the lake and it is difficult to get to it.

Yolin Am Ice Field

4.7/5
110 reviews
A deep and narrow gorge, in the southern mountains of Mongolia. Another name of the valley is Gryphov or Eagle. The gorge is located on the territory of the national park. Not far away is the Gobi Desert, but deep inside the gorge there is almost always snow.

Orkhon Valley Natural and Historical Reserve

4.6/5
251 reviews
One of the largest rivers in Mongolia, the longest. The river valley has a varied relief, in one place it forms a waterfall. It is famous for its archaeological sites, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. These include Karakorum, Khar Balgas, and the tombs of the Huns.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours