Bayanzag, known as the Flaming Cliffs, is one of the iconic landforms of the Gobi Desert. Bayanzag was introduced to the world by American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews. An expedition, led by Andrews in the early 20th century, made a remarkable discovery in the science of palaeontology as they found first-known dinosaur eggs along with…
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It is one of the oldest surviving monasteries in Mongolia. The Amarbayasgalant monastery was built as a final resting place of first Bogd Zanabazar, at the foot of Burenkhaan mountain in 1727. Zanabazar was a polymath person, and besides his leadership role in both religion and politics, he was also a highly skilled sculptor, painter,…
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In the early 1900s, between 1904 and 1908, the architectural, sculptural, painting assembly complex, the Temple of Choijin Lama, was built in dedication to Governor Choijijn Luvsankhaidav. The layout was designed and administrated by craftsman Lama Ombyn of Khuree. The Temple embodies the artistic minds and skills of approximately 300 of Mongolia’s finest craftsmen gathered…
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Another exotic place in the nomadic nation’s capital city is Narantuul market. Narantuul is the largest outdoor market in the country and is somehow called the ‘black market’. As locals and rural nomadic herders trade for their daily needs at the Narantuul market, the market is often busy with full of motion. The term “Black…
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This museum is an ideal place for those who are eager to discover the base of Mongolian history, culture, and tradition. National Museum of Mongolia showcases over 6000 pieces artefacts dated from pre-historic time to present-day Mongolia. In the first hall, you can see the human evolution process and how humankind first spread throughout the…
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Historic Zaisan memorial is a steep hill that sits between sacred Bogd Khan mountain and Ulaanbaatar city. According to a legend, Zaisan hill was a secret meeting point for Mongolian revolutionists who led the Mongolian Revolution of 1911. In 1971, the Soviets built a memorial, on top of Zaisan hill, in the memory of Russian…
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Sukhbaatar square is situated in the front of Government Palace and is the main square of Ulaanbaatar city. The square was named after revolutionary leader Sukhbaatar, who led the Mongolian force during the independence movement against the Chinese occupation in 1921. In the middle of the square, 14 m tall equestrian statue of Sukhbaatar was…
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Gandantegchinlen Monastery simply referred to as Gandan is the main Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The Tibetan name translates to Great Place of Complete Joy. It is a lively monastery open to everyone. Hundreds of people come here from all around the country to pray to Buddha. The Gandan monastery offers you an insightful look into…
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One of the must visit performing art would be the folk concert by the Tumen Ekh ensemble in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The ensemble has gone on to win awards across the world since it was founded in 1989. The ensemble present a rare selection of ancient Mongolian performing arts and culture to local and international audience.…
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Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, formerly known as Green Palace, was built between 1893-1903. It is served as an official residence of Mongolian Theocratic Ruler, the Bogd Khaan. His holiness the Bogd Khaan reigned over the country and conducted affairs of state and religion from the Green Palace up until he died in 1924. Those who…
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