Museum of the West Road Military Unit
Mongolia
The West Road Military Unit was a key force in freeing Mongolia from White Russian rule in 1921. Its history is described in this small museum, 2.5km…
Must-see attractions in Mongolia
Mongolia
The exterior of this museum, dedicated to the Battle of Khalkhiin Gol, reeks of age, pigeon poop and neglect, but the interior remains well tended and…
Mongolia
Like a socialist realist lightning bolt, this masterpiece of Stalinist monument-chic features a soldier on horseback flying straight towards the enemies…
Mongolia
This appealing little museum contains a well-laid-out collection of archaeological finds, traditional clothing, religious artefacts and taxidermied…
Ulaanbaatar
The Wildlife Museum (formerly known as the Hunting Museum) is on the 2nd floor of the Baigal Ordon (Nature Palace) on the street leading to Gandan Khiid…
Mongolia
The small Aimag Museum features a mastodon tusk, a protoceratops skull, Chinggis Khaan–era armour and an array of stuffed local wildlife. In the central…
Mongolia
About 24km east of Baldan Bereeven Khiid, on the dirt track that leads to Binder, you'll pass through the green mountains and squiggly river of the Khurkh…
Ulaanbaatar
Buddha Park is harder to appreciate these days since the construction of a high-rise, commercial development that encompasses the 23m-high Sakyamuni…
Mongolia
Shadavdarjaliin Khiid, in the western part of town near the Sports Palace, is a freshly painted, walled temple complex with some ovoo (shamanistic…
Mongolia
Place this site anywhere else in the world and it would be the centrepiece of an archaeological museum. In Mongolia, it is a largely forgotten rock –…
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park
Mongolia
Spanning some 773 sq km, this national park is most famous for its freshwater Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake) and dramatic volcano Khorgo Uul. It…
Ulaanbaatar
The Ulaanbaatar City Museum offers a brief but insightful view of Ulaanbaatar’s history through old maps and photos. The most interesting item is a huge…
Mongolia
It was here at Khökh Nuur that Temujin (the future Chinggis Khaan) first proclaimed himself khaan (emperor) of the Mongol tribe. It's a great place for a…
Ulaanbaatar
The square that bears Damdin Sükhbaatar's name features a statue of him astride his horse. The words he apparently spoke when declaring Mongolia's…
Ulaanbaatar
The enormous marble construction at the north end of UB's main square was completed in 2006 in time for the 800th anniversary of Chinggis Khaan’s…
Mongolia
The Chinggis obelisk, 13km south of Delgerkhaan village, features the visage of the khaan on one side. It was built in 1990 under the sponsorship of…
Mongolia
If Erdenet has a town centre, this cultural 'palace' is it. While the building itself is only slightly memorable, it often hosts temporary art exhibitions…
Mongolia
About 12km west of the sum (district) capital of Bulgan City, the ruined Khar Bukh Balgas is worth exploring and easy to reach; it’s just a few kilometres…
Mongolia
If you take the turn-off (GPS: N 49°26.686’, E 113°48.120’) from the main road that leads from Kherlen Bar Khot into the hills, you'll soon come across…
Mongolia
The lake that flanks Delgerkhaan is fenced off to keep out livestock and campers. Its water and mud are reputed to have medicinal properties, and – rare…
Mongolia
This large lake is the scenic highlight of Khövsgöl's far south. There is excellent camping all around, or you can stay at the Dalai Vam Ger Camp, located…
Mongolia
Rising above Erdenet, to the northwest of the city centre, the summit of Bayan Öndör offers a splendid view of the surrounding area, including the copper…
Mongolia
A well-preserved Turkic-era balbal (stone grave marker) is 7km west of Chinggis. The squat-figured statue is covered in blue silk Hadaks (ritual scarves)…
Ulaanbaatar
This well-established contemporary art gallery features established and emerging Mongolian artists, along with a small gallery/gift shop. It's run by Ms…
Mongolia
This comparatively large monastery contains a fine collection of thangka (scroll paintings), including one depicting the original monastery, which was…
Mongolia
This gate, framed by windblown ovoos (shamanistic offerings to the gods) and cawing ravens, faces onto a raw sweep of alpine meadows, rushing streams and…
Mongolia
This is the natural spring from which Ögedei Khaan, son of Chinggis, took water and was cured of a serious stomach ailment (before he went on to drink…
Mongolian Artists’ Exhibition Hall
Ulaanbaatar
If you want to see Mongolian art, and perhaps buy some, head into the Mongolian Artists’ Exhibition Hall, on the 2nd floor of the white-marble building…
Mongolia
A popular hike in Bogdkhan Uul is up to its summit at Tsetseegün Uul (2256m), which can be done as a day trek (six hours return) or a more leisurely…
Mongolia
Both our author and the inexpertly stuffed wildlife were wearing bemused expressions in this mildly interesting museum, which features exhibits on local…
Mongolia
Tsetserleg’s small, scrappy monastery (next to the museum) has a handful of monks who hold services at 11am in summer and 10am in winter. The main statue…
Ulaanbaatar
If you're in the area to visit the cashmere outlets, this Madam Tussauds'–style wax museum is worth a look to see realistic figures of Chinggis Khan,…
Mongolia
This trickle of a mineral water spring, where Chinggis Khaan once allegedly drank, is about 2.2km west of Deluun Boldog and is easily spotted by an…
Ulaanbaatar
Well hidden within the Central Post Office, this small stamp museum covers Mongolia's history from 1924 to the current day. Of most interest are the…
Aryapala Initiation & Meditation Centre
Mongolia
Head north 3km from Turtle Rock and you'll reach this Buddhist site, built on a spectacular rocky hillside. Set aside 45 minutes here to walk the circuit…
Mongolia
An unmissable landmark overlooking town is this spectacular temple perched high up the hill above the aimag museum. It stands behind an impressive 7m…
Mongolia
This not-so-subtle, enormous wedge-shaped white rock was placed in the middle of a ger camp in 1962 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Chinggis’…
Mongolia
Set on a beautiful bend of the Uur Gol, the Dayan Derkh Monastery consists of a log cabin temple – rebuilt in 2006 over the remains of an older monastery …
Ulaanbaatar
The white colonnaded building to the southwest of Sükhbaatar Sq is the Mongolian Stock Exchange, which was opened in 1992 in the former Children's Cinema…
Ulaanbaatar
The large, white square building located just southwest of the Victims of Political Persecution Memorial Museum is called the Wedding Palace. Built in…
