Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan in Tsongzhin-Boldog
Coordinates on the map: 47.808113, 107.529787.
All tourists visiting Mongolia should first of all see the equestrian statue of Genghis Khan in Tsongzhin-Boldog. The monument to the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire is the largest in Mongolia, as well as the largest equestrian monument in the world.
At the base of the equestrian statue is a circular structure with 36 columns, which symbolize the 36 khans ruling after Genghis Khan.
Even though the construction of the monument has not yet been completed, it is already the main attraction of the country. The tourist complex is located 53 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, in the somon of the Central Aimag of Mongolia. Tens of thousands of tourists come to see this grandiose and truly majestic sculpture.
Gobi Desert
GPS coordinates: 43.750000, 111.833333.
One of the largest deserts in the world, as well as the largest desert in Asia is the Gobi. It stretched for more than one and a half thousand kilometers. Surprisingly, sand occupies only about 3% of the total area of the desert — the rest of it is occupied by weathered rocks and rocky plateaus.
The climate of the Gobi has been unchanged for more than 65 million years — in summer the temperature can reach +45 degrees, and in winter it can drop as much as -40 degrees. Despite the harsh weather, some animals adapt to life in such a desert. Wolves, bears, saigas, ground squirrels, voles, lizards and other interesting animals live here.
Monastery of Serene Joy Amarbayasgalant
Coordinates: 49.480202, 105.085012.
One of the three main Buddhist centers of Mongolia is a huge complex located in the north, at the foot of Mount Buren Khan. This beautiful and inspiring place managed to survive after 1937, when many churches were destroyed.
At the entrance to the monastery, at the main gate, guests observe the majestic figures of the Maharans. According to legend, these are the figures of 4 royal geniuses living on different sides of Mount Sumeru. They guard the peace of the whole world. There are 3 tourist bases near the monastery.
It is also distinguished from other complexes by its special symmetry and stylistic unity. All structures located on the territory of this complex are made in a strict style and are located along the axis from north to south.
Petroglyphs of the Mongolian Altai
Coordinates: 49.333889, 88.395278.
Another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site is a complex of petroglyphs located on the Chulut River, which flows in Northern Mongolia.
Chuluut is located at an altitude of two kilometers above sea level and has a length of 40 km. There are more than a thousand rock carvings on this territory. The stones are dominated by figures of harnessed deer. Scientists suggest that the drawings were made about 5,000 years ago.
Petroglyphs were first discovered in 1963 . Such an amazing and global find has confused scientists, they even thought that life originated here.
Museum of the History of Religion Manzushir
Coordinates: 47.764444, 106.992222.
A rather interesting museum is already attracting attention with its location, because it is located right inside the temple, destroyed in 1938. This monastery was built in 1733 and served as the residence of the Khubilgans.
Today, tourists can touch the great history of Mongolia in the Museum of the History of Religion Manzushir, which presents visitors with various collections of masks, old photographs, statues, portraits and furniture from private chambers that have survived to this day.
You can independently see interesting artifacts not only inside the building, but also outside. Right above the monastery, on the rock, it is not difficult to see the ancient rock paintings of the Buddha and inscriptions in the Mongolian language.