6 Interesting Places to Visit In Ulaanbaatar

There are some beautiful, one-of-a-kind sites tois the most visited place because of its natural
see on your trip to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Somebeauty. Visitors can do various outdoor activities
of the most interesting, not-to-be-missedsuch 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 andYou can find the last wild horses in the world,
name for more than twenty times since thecalled Przewalski's horses or Takhi, at
1600's, is the capital of Mongolia. Currently, theHustai-National Park. The park is home to a
city is a vibrant place with more than a millionbeautiful grassland and forest landscape. Tourists
residents where both a nomadic and moderncan catch site of a large herd of gazelles and deer
lifestyle is practiced. The city has much sceneryduring the early dawn and late afternoon hours.
and culture to offer tourists to experience andFor those who love archeological artifacts, the
see.reserve also has an archeological complex, a
Gandantegchilen Monasterynearby Turkic, and Stone Age graves.
Currently an active monastery, this is the onlyGun-Galuut Nature Reserve
Buddhist monastery left standing today. One ofCombined with the natural beauty of mountains,
the temples hosts the tallest standing Buddhalakes and rivers, this Reserve is one of the most
statue in Central and East Asia and is called thepopular Mongolian eco-tour destinations. You can
Buddha of Future. Artistic designs and vintagefind rare species and endangered wild animals.
polish rooftops have been well kept for manyCurrently, there are over 130 Argali sheep living in
centuries. Many generations of antiques andthe 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 youreserve. Tourists can go camping; take pictures;
back to and allow you to experience the lifestylevisit nomads; and ride horses, yak or camels. It is
during the 17th Century.a wonderful place for a traveler to relax and learn.
Mazushir MonasteryChinggis Khan Statue Complex
Located at the southern end of Bogd KhaanThe statue of Chinggis Khan is huge! The statue
National Park, this monastery was built in 1733 andof Chinggis Khan astride a horse holds a golden
destroyed in 1932 by the communists. Nowwhip in his right hand and is just 54km outside of
restored, visitors to this site can enjoy theUlaanbaatar. As one of the most historical
beautiful landscapes and have the chance to touchsightseeing tourist destinations, visitors can go to
the copper bowl that fed 1,000 priests. Travelersthe horse's head on an elevator to find a
can also visit the rock paintings of Taras and thebreathtaking panoramic view of the area.
deities overlooking the valley.Carefully planning your visit to Ulaanbaatar will
Gorkhi-Terelj National Parksurely make your trip to Mongolia an interesting
Named after the Terelj river, this national park isand unforgettable one. Have a happy trip!
the third largest protected area in Ulaanbaatar. It