Tsagaan Suvraga is one of the many unusual scenery the Gobi Desert has to offer. Sometimes referred to as White Stupa, Tsagaan Suvraga’s scarps are situated in Ulziit soum, Dundgobi province. The slopes look like ruins of the ancient city from the distance. You will be greeted by 100 meters wide (328 ft) and 30…
The Tsaatans are a small Tuvan reindeer herders community living in northern corner of Mongolia. The name Tsaatan means “people who have reindeer” in the Mongolian language. They speak the Dukhan language which is endangered only spoken among the reindeer herders. Tsaatan’s lifestyle differs from other people around the world. Their daily chores are tied…
Mongolian High Saint and first Bogd Zanabazar was smitten by the beautiful and unique nature of this place in 1648 when he was 14 years old. In 1651, he built a stone-walled small house to practice meditation and named it Dubkhan or House for Creation. Through time this word became Tuvkhun. Tuvkhun Monastery is located on…
Are you planning to visit Mongolia during the summer? With the longer days and warmer nights in the summer, Mongolia offers even more things to do under the sun and stars. From traditional unique festivals and celebrations to modern music and art events, read our guide to discover fun events to attend this summer during…
Khorgo Volcano is an extinct volcano located on the east side of Terhiin Tsagaan Lake. It was the last active volcano in Mongolia, which last erupted 8000 years ago. The crater of the volcano is situated at an altitude of 2.210 metres with a diameter of 20 metres and a depth of 70 to 80…
Bayanzag, known as the Flaming Cliffs, is one of the ikonic landforms of the Gobi Desert. Bayanzag was introduced to the world, by American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews, as a home for first-known fossil dinosaurs eggs in the early 20th century. An expedition, led by Andrews, made a remarkable discovery in the science of palaeontology…
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,…
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…
Historic Zaisan hill 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…
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…