Things to do in Arkhangai
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Museum of Arkhangai Aimag
The Museum of Arkhangai Aimag is one of the best in the country. It's housed in the temple complex of Zayain Gegeenii Süm, which was first built in 1586 but expanded in 1679, when it housed five temples and up to 1000 monks. Miraculously, the monastery escaped the Stalinist purges because it was made into a museum.
The main hall concentrates on features of traditional Mongolian lifestyle, with exhibits of costumes, traditional tools, a ger, musical instruments, weaponry and saddles. The displays have some useful English captions. The second hall concentrates on religious icons. The other two rooms of the former main prayer hall are empty, while the last hall focuses on l…
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Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur
The freshwater Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur is not as forested or as large as Khövsgöl Nuur, but it is closer to Ulaanbaatar, relatively undeveloped and just about perfect for camping (though there are a few flies in summer). The lake, birdlife and mountains are now protected within the 77,267-hectare Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. The national park fee of around Tug3000 applies.
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Buyandelgerüülekh Khiid
At street level the Buyandelgerüülekh Khiid is now the town's main functioning monastery. The temple has an atmospheric clutter of assorted religious artefacts, and religious services are held regularly, either in the main hall or in a ger next door.
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Galdan Zuu Temple
The Galdan Zuu Temple has been renovated with donations given by the locals. It stands behind an impressive 7m statue of the Buddha. Behind the temple is a large, nearly vertical, rocky hill called Bulgan Uul, where there are some Buddhist inscriptions.
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Art Shop
The Art Shop sells Mongolian dels (traditional coats) and jackets, plus locally produced art and artefacts. It's next to the Fairfield Guesthouse. The Fairfield also has a fair-trade gift shop.
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Ma Bagsh
In Tariat, try Ma Bagsh, a better-than-average restaurant serving mainly Mongolian meals. It's near the bridge.
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Tsakhiur
A little fancier than other places, this upmarket restaurant (it has tablecloths) is near the department store on the north end of town. It serves local favourites such as goulash and puntutste khuurag (clear or glass noodles).
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Cactus Bar
Hot khuushuur (fried mutton pancakes) by day and beer by night seems to be a standard course of events at the Cactus. It is opposite the Telecom office.
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