Located 1km east of the Chinggis Khaan monument stands the statue of his mother, Hoelun, who gazes back towards her son. A restaurant and hotel complex was being developed here as of late 2017.
Statue of Hoelun
Mongolia
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Few tourists come to Mongolia without visiting its most iconic landmark, a 40m-high glistening silver Chinggis Khaan statue. Constructed in 2008 from…
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Built by the Russians to commemorate 'unknown soldiers and heroes' from various wars, the Zaisan Memorial features stirring socialist realism imagery with…
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International Intellectual Museum
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This museum contains an intriguing collection of puzzles and games made by local and international artists. One puzzle requires 56,831 movements to…
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For the 350 monks who once called this place home, the gorgeous setting around this monastery (elevation 1645m) must have been a daily inspiration. Like…
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Located 55km northeast of Ulaanbaatar, this popular national park is characterised by picturesque alpine scenery. It offers great opportunities for hiking…
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Surrounded by magnificent forest and not far from a lovely river, the Baruun Bayan Gol, this Buddhist temple (elevation 1713m) was built in 1740 by Efu…
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Known to almost everyone as the Children’s Park, this small amusement park features a roller coaster, among other rides, games and paddle boats. The…
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Bogdkhan Uul Strictly Protected Area
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The Bogdkhan Uul is said to be the world’s oldest nature reserve. Established in 1778, the park was guarded by 2000 club-wielding lamas. Animal poachers…
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1. Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex
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Right by the side of the road in the south of the national park is this rocky outcrop that you can scramble up to squeeze within its cavernous space. It's…
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In a side valley to the south of Terelj, take the signed turn-off from the main road to Aryapala Initiation & Meditation Centre, and you'll pass this…
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One of several impressive rock formations in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, this evocative natural landmark resembles a monk in prayer. Look out for it on…
5. Aryapala Initiation & Meditation Centre
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Head north 3km from Turtle Rock and you'll reach this Buddhist site, built on a spectacular rocky hillside. Set aside 45 minutes here to walk the circuit…
6. Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
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Located 55km northeast of Ulaanbaatar, this popular national park is characterised by picturesque alpine scenery. It offers great opportunities for hiking…
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Terelj Village is about 27km from the park entrance, at the end of a paved road. It has a nice location near the river, and is a good spot to arrange a…
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Located atop of Bondkhan Uul (1620m) is this Soviet-era observatory that offers fantastic views over the city. While those into astrology are welcome to…