Things to do in Choibalsan
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Danrig Danjaalin Khiid
According to the chief monk, this monastery was built around 1840 and was once very active. It contained three northern temples and four southern temples, but less than half the 800 monks could be accommodated at one time, so most had to pray outside. It was closed in 1937. The monastery reopened in 1990 and has two small temples where about 15 monks worship. The monks are particularly friendly; we were warmly welcomed and allowed to watch a ceremony.
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Aimag Museum & Gallery
The Aimag Museum & Gallery, in the former Government House in the old part of town, is one of the best of its kind outside of Ulaanbaatar. It contains some interesting paintings, fascinating old photos, some Choibalsan memorabilia and a giant bowl, made in 1861, which is large enough to boil mutton for 500 people (the mind boggles, the stomach churns). The aimag map marks the location of the some ruined monasteries.
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Market
Choibalsan's proximity to China means that its Market is better stocked compared with other aimag capitals. It has lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as an interesting shop selling ger furniture, saddles, Mongolian hats and boots. The back of the market plays host to gambling stalls where locals play cards, dominoes and shagai (a dice game using anklebones).
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Mongolian Heroes' Memorial
Choibalsan's Mongolian Heroes' Memorial is one of the more dramatic pieces of Stalinist architecture in Mongolia. It is a large arch with a soldier on horseback charging towards the enemy. A Soviet tank next to the monument adds a quaint reminder of who really was boss.
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Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum on the western side of the square houses a collection of stuffed wildlife from around the aimag, plus exhibits on geology and flora. It's free if you've already paid for the Aimag Museum.
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Nice Café
Pleasant atmosphere, and pretty good goulash and khuurag (fried meat chunks) make a popular stand-by in Choibalsan. A few steps west of the Khishig Supermarket.
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Orgil
Decent Chinese restaurant with a bona fide Chinese chef. It's in the northern part of town, near the monastery.
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Khishig Supermarket
Self-caterers can shop for groceries at the Khishig Supermarket, next to the post office.
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Venera
Next to the Nice Café, Venera has similar meals, and some Chinese dishes.
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