7 Sights in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (with Map and Images)

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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Ulaanbaatar. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.

Activities in Ulaanbaatar

1. National Museum of Mongolia

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The National Museum of Mongolia formerly known as the National Museum of Mongolian History is a history museum focusing on Mongolian history located in Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar. It characterizes itself as "a cultural, scientific, and educational organization, which is responsible for the collection, care and interpretation of the objects."

Wikipedia: National Museum of Mongolia (EN), Website

2. Zaisan Memorial

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Zaisan Memorial

The Zaisan Memorial is a memorial in Khan Uul, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia that honors allied Mongolian and Soviet soldiers killed in World War II. Located on a hill in the southern part of the city, the memorial features a circular painting that depicts scenes of friendship between the people of the USSR and Mongolia. The mural depicts scenes such as Soviet support for Mongolia's independence declaration in 1921, the defeat of the Japanese Kwantung Army by the Soviets at Khalhkin Gol on the Mongolian border in 1939, victory over Nazi Germany and peacetime achievements such as Soviet space flights including the flight of Soyuz 39 which carried the first Mongolian into space, Jugderdemidiin Gurragchaa.

Wikipedia: Zaisan Memorial (EN)

3. Bogd Khan Palace Museum

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The Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan, or the Bogd Khan Palace Museum, is a museum complex located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It was part of larger complex called the "Green Palace", an imperial residence of the eighth Jebtsundamba Khutughtu, who was later proclaimed Bogd Khan, or ruler of Mongolia. Alongside being the oldest museum, it is also considered as one with the biggest collection in Mongolia. The palace is the only one left from originally four residences of the Bogd Khan.

Wikipedia: Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan (EN), Website

4. Natural History Museum

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The Natural History Museum of Mongolia is a repository and research institution located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The museum was previously known as the Mongolian National Museum or State Central Museum.

Wikipedia: Mongolian Natural History Museum (EN)

5. National Amusement Park of Mongolia

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The National Cultural Resort was first established on November 10, 1965, as the "City Cultural Holiday Park" to promote cultural upbringing among children and young people in Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar. The park is located in the heart of the city, with an area of 35 hectares, 25 hectares of green facilities, 1.8 hectares of lakes, and 5.6 hectares of toy equipment, cultural centers, and industrial facilities.

Wikipedia: Үндэсний соёл амралтын хүрээлэн (MN), Website

6. Manjusri Monastery

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The monastery of Manzushir is not far from the city of Zaumod, Central Mongolia. Situated about 22 miles (43 km) south of Ulaanbaatar, Zaumod, Central Province, at the beginning of zaumod's mouth, a spring of Achit Dynchor is located at the beginning of the monastery. It is located in the middle of a forest that rises more than 1,800 feet [1,800 m] above sea level. "Manzushir" means "a god to keep the heavens of intelligence." The foundation of the Monastery of Manzushir was laid in 1733 by luvsanjambaldanzan, the first actor of the Monastery. In the late 18th century, a temple was built, drawing water from Mount Bogdan in the south and forming an artificial lake.

Wikipedia: Манзушри Хийд (MN)

7. Chingis khaanii Moritoi kheshee

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Chingis khaanii Moritoi kheshee Vaiz Ha / CC BY 2.0

The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, part of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, is a 40-metre (130 ft) tall, stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback and the world's tallest equestrian statue. It is located on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 km (33.55 mi) east of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, where, according to legend, he found a golden whip. The statue is symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace. It is on top of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, a visitor centre, itself 10 metres (33 ft) tall, with 36 columns representing the 36 khans from Genghis to Ligdan Khan. It was designed by sculptor D. Erdenebileg and architect J. Enkhjargal and erected and opened in 2008 to honor the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol Empire.

Wikipedia: Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue (EN)

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