Mongolian National Art Gallery (Sükhbaatar Sq 3, Central Cultural Palace B, Ulan Bator) — this art museum is a government-supported arts organization which was formed in 1991. Its collection forms the basis for providing aesthetic experiences and art education to the public through Mongolian modern and contemporary artworks. Since the Mongolian Independence revolution of 1921, […]
Mongolian Military Museum (opposite “Ikh Zasag” University, in the east side of Border Protection General Board, General J. Lhagvasuren street-2, Bayanzurkh district, 4th Khoroo, Ulan Bator) – this museum has nearly 8,000 possessions related to the history of the Mongolian army. The museum has 2 halls with more than 3,000 exhibits about the army’s structure […]
Khamriin Khiid (Khatanbulag district, Dornogovi Province) — located in the Gobi Desert (6 ½ hours, or 496 km southeast of the capital), this is a monastery complex that was built in the 19th century, and according to Mongolian Buddhists, it is located in the very center of all the spiritual energy in the world. Like […]
International Intellectual and Puzzle Museum (Bayanzurkh District 13, Neighborhood 2, Peace Avenue 10, Ulan Bator) — the International Intellectual and Puzzle Museum was created by Mongolian inventor Tumen Ulzii, who is known for creating logic puzzles and games for Mongolian youths. Inside the museum, visitors can see thousands of games and puzzles that are traditional […]
Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue (Tuul River, Tsonjin Boldog) — Genghis Khan is perhaps the most illustrious Mongolian figure in history. His long and bloody reign resulted in the deaths of over 40 million people, and it is estimated that one in 200 people in the entire world are descended from him. To the Mongolian people, […]
Gandantegchinlen Monastery (16 Khoroo, Bayangol District, Ulan Bator 16040) — With austere white walls, red windows, and colorful green roofs, the Gandantegchinlen Monastery is a beautiful and popular destination in Ulan Bator. Originally built in the 19th century, Gandantegchinlen Monastery was one of only a handful that was not completely destroyed in the communist purge […]
Erdene Zuu (Kharkhorin 62090) – located 5 hours (365 km) west of the capital, the name Erdene Zuu translates to “100 Treasures,” a name that refers to the many temples and stupas that originally surrounded this monastery. Erdene Zuu is thought to date back at least to the 16th century, perhaps further, and it is […]
Danzanravjaa Museum (Sain Shand, Dornogovi) – located 5 hours (455 km.) southeast of the capital, this museum commemorates one of the most revered monks in Mongolian history, Dulduityn Danzanravjaa. In this museum, visitors will learn about the life of this legendary monk and poet, as well as the contributions he made to art, science, and […]
Chinggis Square (a.k.a. Sükhbaatar Square) (Ulan Bator) – located in the center of the country’s capital, commemorates Damdin Sükhbaatar, who declared independence for Mongolia from China in 1921. The square continued to play a part in Mongolian history in 1990, when it was the site of several very large anti-communism protests. A statue of the […]
Altai Nomads Festival (near Sagsai Village, Bayan- Olgii province) – held every July, this festival is held at Bayan-Olgii (home of the Kazakh ethnic group). Tour outfit Blue Wolf Travel lets participants witness the nomadic festivities that go back in time. Traditional nomadic games seen in these festivities are based on horsebacl like “Bush Kushi” […]