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 drop by on weekends, it's most notable as a landmark for mountain-bikers and hikers, from where a network of trails lead down.
Khurel Togoot Observatory
Ulaanbaatar
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
10.65 MILES
Mongolia’s wonderful National Museum sweeps visitors from the Neolithic era right to the present day. It’s UB's only genuine blockbuster sight, offering…
10.27 MILES
This temple museum smack in the middle of downtown Ulaanbaatar was the home of Luvsan Haidav Choijin Lama (‘Choijin’ is an honorary title given to some…
Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan
10 MILES
Built between 1893 and 1903, this palace is where Mongolia’s eighth Living Buddha, and last king, Jebtzun Damba Hutagt VIII (often called the Bogd Khan),…
21.82 MILES
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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This fine-arts museum has a superb collection of paintings, carvings and sculptures, including many by the revered sculptor and artist Zanabazar. It also…
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International Intellectual Museum
9.61 MILES
This museum contains an intriguing collection of puzzles and games made by local and international artists. One puzzle requires 56,831 movements to…
11.48 MILES
Around the start of the 19th century more than 100 süm (temples) and khiid (monasteries) served a population of about 50,000 in Urga (the former name of…
Nearby Ulaanbaatar attractions
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A popular hike in Bogdkhan Uul is up to its summit at Tsetseegün Uul (2256m), which can be done as a day trek (six hours return) or a more leisurely…
5.97 MILES
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…
3. 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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In the southern part of Ulaanbaatar is the sprawling National Garden Park, a popular place for locals to unwind and get some fresh air after work and on…
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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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Buddha Park is harder to appreciate these days since the construction of a high-rise, commercial development that encompasses the 23m-high Sakyamuni…
9.55 MILES
Unveiled in 2006 this statue of Mohandas Gandhi is appropriately located on the street named after him. Inscribed on the plinth are his seven deadly sins.
8. International Intellectual Museum
9.61 MILES
This museum contains an intriguing collection of puzzles and games made by local and international artists. One puzzle requires 56,831 movements to…