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…
Gandantegchilen 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, and hundreds of people come here from all around the country to pray to Buddha. The Gandan monastery offers you an insightful look…
Ulaanbaatar is the capital, and largest city of Mongolia with citizens of 1.5 million, which equals to half of the total population. It is a fast-growing city, and it is the cultural, industrial, and financial heart of the nation. The city offers you an insightful understanding of Mongolian history, culture, and its people. Ulaanbaatar is…
Once the Kharkhorin was the capital city of the Great Mongol Empire under the name Kharakhorum. In 1220, Chinggis Khaan founded Kharakhorum city on the bank of the Orkhon river (present location of Kharkhorin village) , and the city was developed as the capital city of the Great Mongol Empire during Ogedei Khan’s reign. As…
Erdene Zuu was the first Buddhist monastery to be built in Khalkh Mongolia. The monastery was founded by Avtai Sain Khan, a descendant of Chinggis Khaan.