Monument sights in Ulaanbaatar
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Migjid Janraisig Süm
At the end of the main path as you enter the Gandan Khiid is the magnificent white Migjid Janraisig Süm, the monastery's main attraction. Lining the walls of the temple are hundreds of images of Ayush, the Buddha of longevity, which stare through the gloom to the magnificent Migjid Janraisig statue.
The original statue was commissioned by the eighth Bogd Khan in 1911, in hopes that it might restore his eyesight - syphilis had blinded him; however it was carted away by Russia in 1937 (it was allegedly melted down to make bullets). The new statue was dedicated in 1996 and built with donations from Japan and Nepal. It is 26m high and made of copper with a gilt gold covering…
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Dashchoilon Khiid
Dashchoilon Khiid was originally built in 1890, but was destroyed in the late 1930s. The monastery was partially rebuilt and is now located in three huge concrete gers that once formed part of the State Circus. There are plans afoot to expand the monastery to include a six-storey building which will house a 17m-high statue of Maidar. So far, the only part of the statue to exist is the 108-bead rosary, donated by monks from Japan (each bead weighs 45.5kg, making it the largest in the world). You can get to Dashchoilon from a lane running off Baga Toiruu - look out for the orange-and-brown roof.
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Zaisan Memorial
The tall, thin landmark on top of the hill south of the city is the Zaisan Memorial. Built by the Russians to commemorate 'unknown soldiers and heroes' from various wars, it offers the best views of Ulaanbaatar and the surrounding hills. The enormous tank at the bottom of the hill - part of the Mongolia People's Tank Brigade - saw action against the Nazis during WWII.
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Chinggis Khaan Statue
At the centre of the marble construction on the north end of the Square is a seated bronze Chinggis Khaan Statue lording over his nation. He is flanked by Ögedei (on the west) and Kublai (east). Two famed Mongol soldiers (Boruchu and Mukhlai) guard the entrance to the monument.
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Lenin Statue
For a blast from the past, walk east from the southeast corner of the Square to the Lenin Statue. For an even more dramatic bust of Lenin walk into the former Lenin Museum, on the north side of Liberty Square.
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Statue of Zorig
The statue of activist leader Sanjaasurengiin Zorig, who is known as the 'Golden Magpie of Democracy', was unveiled on his birthday, 20 April, in 1999 to honour his legacy.
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Tsongkhapa Statue
Following the kora (pilgrim) path clockwise around the Ochidara Temple, the large statue behind glass is Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect.
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Old Train Engines
Kids and railway buffs will be in their element. Other train-spotting options include the Railway Museum, about 400m northeast of the station.
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Lenin Bust
A dramatic bust of Lenin. There is also a Lenin Statue east from the southeast corner of Sükhbaatar Square.
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Damdin Sükhbaatar Statue
The Square now bears Damdin Sükhbaatar's name and features a statue of him astride his horse. The words he apparently proclaimed at the time are engraved on the bottom of the statue: 'If we, the whole people, unite in our common effort and common will, there will be nothing in the world that we cannot achieve, that we will not have learnt or failed to do.'
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