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Things to do in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Located in the northern part of the country, high above sea level, Ulan Bator is the coldest capital city in the world. The cultural and business center of Mongolia, and a hub connecting the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Chinese rail system, Ulan Bator has become a thriving urban center in one of the most remote locations in the world. Visit the Tibetan-style Gandan Monastery, one of the few buildings in Ulan Bator to predate WWII and one of the few monasteries to survive the Soviet purge.
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1. Chenresig Temple
2. Manzshir Monastery
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By chaletaria
Although guide books say this is in Ulaanbaatar, trust me, it is not. You will need to hire a taxi (return), which is best done via your hotel and agreed up front price. It takes 1+ hours to drive there (though it's a scenic drive). The site is very impressive; although ruined (apart from 1 building) it has many ruins and several cave-like decorated meditation niches. The site is a moderately rugged walk uphill (note- no disabled access at all), but worthwhile. Lower down are various outdoor artefacts (giant cauldron, statues etc). The taxi driver will wait for you. Allow at least 2 hours for the site. I’d recommend doing this as a whole day outing.
3. Migjid Janraisig Sum
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By lucialtraveler
We visited Gandan monastery. It is walking distance from city center (It is around 1.5 kms). Migjid Janraisag is huge spectacular statue. It was intersting to visit.
4. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By dnaleciz - Moreno Valley, United States
Wandering around Ulaanbaatar in the cold, I stumbled upon this very beautiful white building called the Holy Trinity Church. The Holy Trinity Church is a Russian Orthodox church situated on Zhukova street, 55 - a, in Bayanzurkh District. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This Church is the only Russian Orthodox Church in Ulaanbaatar. It is built in the Cross-in-square Russian Revival Style of architectural buildings. Large windows and gold dome and roof are several of the outstanding features displayed by this church. This particular church can trace it roots back to the 1860 and over the years has seen numerous changes. On 22 March 1864 the first priest offered a religious service. This date is considered the beginning of the Holy Trinity parish of Russian Orthodox Church in Mongolia. The church lost it priest in 1867 and the facility was closed. The original Church building was demolished during the 1930s. In 1991 the Russian Orthodox Church was reestablished and the present day building was begun. Construction began in 2005 and lasted until 2009. I had the opportunity to meet one of the priest at this Church and was allowed to visit the interior of the church. Beautiful interior decorated with religious icons and frescos. Extremely peaceful and and solemn. The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church holds services on Saturday and Sunday. It is not a must visit site, but if you are in the area, I would recommend a visit.
5. Dashchoilin Monastery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Gurgi89
We stumbled on this monastery when exploring the area around the University. Quiet plaza in the center of several ger style temples. There's an antique gift/religious shop nearby.
6. Aglag Buteel Monastery
7. Aryabal Meditation Temple
8. Gandantegchenling Monastery
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4.0 based on 633 reviews
Reviewed By XaviJimenez - Mersin, Turkey
Amazing temple and good please to walk around and wonder. There are few bits where you have to pay ticket like the big budah and musseum. Most of the other places are free and just amazing. If you are lucky enough you can see the monks praying. Be respectful and don’t take photos inside temples
9. Geser Sum Monastery
10. Tolgoit Mosque
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
