| There are some beautiful, one-of-a-kind sites to | | | | is the most visited place because of its natural |
| see on your trip to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Some | | | | beauty. Visitors can do various outdoor activities |
| of the most interesting, not-to-be-missed | | | | such as horseback riding, skiing, camping, mountain |
| attractions include: Gandantegchelin Monastery, | | | | biking, hiking, and rafting. This is a beautiful place |
| Manzushir Monastery, Ghorki,-Terelj National Park, | | | | to discover the park's scenic mountain rock |
| Hustai National Park, Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, | | | | formation. |
| and the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. | | | | Hustai National Park |
| Ulaanbaatar, which has been changing location and | | | | You can find the last wild horses in the world, |
| name for more than twenty times since the | | | | called Przewalski's horses or Takhi, at |
| 1600's, is the capital of Mongolia. Currently, the | | | | Hustai-National Park. The park is home to a |
| city is a vibrant place with more than a million | | | | beautiful grassland and forest landscape. Tourists |
| residents where both a nomadic and modern | | | | can catch site of a large herd of gazelles and deer |
| lifestyle is practiced. The city has much scenery | | | | during the early dawn and late afternoon hours. |
| and culture to offer tourists to experience and | | | | For those who love archeological artifacts, the |
| see. | | | | reserve also has an archeological complex, a |
| Gandantegchilen Monastery | | | | nearby Turkic, and Stone Age graves. |
| Currently an active monastery, this is the only | | | | Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve |
| Buddhist monastery left standing today. One of | | | | Combined with the natural beauty of mountains, |
| the temples hosts the tallest standing Buddha | | | | lakes and rivers, this Reserve is one of the most |
| statue in Central and East Asia and is called the | | | | popular Mongolian eco-tour destinations. You can |
| Buddha of Future. Artistic designs and vintage | | | | find rare species and endangered wild animals. |
| polish rooftops have been well kept for many | | | | Currently, there are over 130 Argali sheep living in |
| centuries. Many generations of antiques and | | | | the reserve. A nomadic lifestyle can be |
| historical events have happened in this monastery. | | | | experienced by the visitors staying on the |
| Experiencing the history here will surely take you | | | | reserve. Tourists can go camping; take pictures; |
| back to and allow you to experience the lifestyle | | | | visit nomads; and ride horses, yak or camels. It is |
| during the 17th Century. | | | | a wonderful place for a traveler to relax and learn. |
| Mazushir Monastery | | | | Chinggis Khan Statue Complex |
| Located at the southern end of Bogd Khaan | | | | The statue of Chinggis Khan is huge! The statue |
| National Park, this monastery was built in 1733 and | | | | of Chinggis Khan astride a horse holds a golden |
| destroyed in 1932 by the communists. Now | | | | whip in his right hand and is just 54km outside of |
| restored, visitors to this site can enjoy the | | | | Ulaanbaatar. As one of the most historical |
| beautiful landscapes and have the chance to touch | | | | sightseeing tourist destinations, visitors can go to |
| the copper bowl that fed 1,000 priests. Travelers | | | | the horse's head on an elevator to find a |
| can also visit the rock paintings of Taras and the | | | | breathtaking panoramic view of the area. |
| deities overlooking the valley. | | | | Carefully planning your visit to Ulaanbaatar will |
| Gorkhi-Terelj National Park | | | | surely make your trip to Mongolia an interesting |
| Named after the Terelj river, this national park is | | | | and unforgettable one. Have a happy trip! |
| the third largest protected area in Ulaanbaatar. It | | | | |