It's a great place for foreigner tourists to experience the culture and traditions, and learn history of Mongolia and Mongol Empire. It's clean, spacious and has models of giant whip and giant shoe. In the basement, there are many gift shops to buy souvenirs and other Mongolian cultural items. In another stall, we can try Mongolian traditional clothes and pose for photos. There are 1-2 restaurants, and coffee shops. But it takes good time to get our orders. I like the museum. It's huge and spectacular. We can take an escalator and get on the nape of the horse. Though the views from there are better, going up through dark narrow staircases was like squeezing myself through the crevices of cliffs. If there are many people lined up there, I don't recommend yourself joining. You'll thank me on this. Instead go below complex's parking area for distant views of the shiny stainless equestrian statue. You can try archery and be like a Mongol warrior horde or take few photos holding vultures with the statue in the background.

I was surprised at how big this statue was and it was cool to be able to go to the top of the horses head and take a picture in front of him. The museum and shops here are very small, so we only spent 30 minutes here. There are various outdoor activities you can while here, but they are more touristy at this location.

Incredible view point and great education centre for the history of Mongolia and its emptier, great to learn about the history and Chinggis khan. Wasn’t busy at all when we were there. There are souvenir shops and cafes as well as a restaurant with bar inside but just seeing the huge statue gleaming in the beautiful sunshine against the bright blue sky and snow was amazing.

Beautiful statue, clean interior and lots of information. The staff is friendly, but the entry cost has an EXPAT/tourist cost and a Mongolian cost, the coffee shop doesn't do hot chocolate, and all gift shops were closed both times I visited the site.

Wow! What fun to visit this place on his birthday! 15,000T entry and we enjoyed free fermeted yaks milk tea and 'donuts' as well as live music and dancing. Nice bar and small shops with souvenirs, plus a coffee shop. Impressive views from the elevator and climb up to the sit on the "saddle" with him!

An amazing place to visit. The statue is 40m tall and you can go up all the way to his body height and have a 360° view. In time to come, there'll be at least 200 gers that will be built. Plots have already been bought and soon it will be filled with tourism. The statue of Chinggis is higher than the Statue of Liberty.

The destination is relatively close to Ulaanbaatar and is easy to get to after around an hour's drive (depending on the exact starting location in UB of course). The Statue itself is huge, and you may climb the platform for a spectacular perspective. If you visit Mongolia, I would say it is a must-see.

Crazy huge statue (almost as tall as the Statue of Liberty!). The only weird thing was the entrance… it was oddly confusing how to purchase admission and if you’re not vigilant, locals will just cut in front of you. But once you climb the tiny stairs to the top, it’s worth it. Also there’s a large boot inside (weirdest thing ever) and large golden whip (also bizarre). Camels and horses can be ridden outside for a fee. Have a local ask for the price quote if you’re a foreigner otherwise they’ll quote you “white man price.” (Wish they’d just post the prices instead of the hassle of being conned) 💰

Wow! Most stunning place nearby UB! I didn't realize you can try on ancient armour inside the museum, and that they have camels + eagles you can interact with. A beautiful monument to Mongolian history 🙏🏽

I just don’t know why we can’t go upstairs at this time ?the path was blocked .and we didn’t payed less.it’s unfair :(

They were preparing for Xmas and NYE party so there was an ice rink in the middle of the square with decorations around. The square itself was a nice place to visit

Visited as part of a group. Was not too crowded at the time so we had a great visit. Took many photos. Was a little windy but good once inside. The shops had nice souvenirs too!

I am so appreciate to visit today. It was really nice with a lot of exploration to see. Fresh air and calm place ;)

The coolest place I went to in Mongolia! Got to learn some Mongolian history and about Genghis Khan, ride horses, do archery, and take photos with a golden eagle on my shoulder. Highly recommend taking a day trip there. The drive from Ulaanbaatar was also cool to see the beautiful countryside.

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is easily accessible from Ulan Bator via a motorway. If you enjoy walking and hiking, you'll fall in love with Terelj National Park. Here, you can wander for hours, hike to a monastery, and horse ride through the forests and rocky hilltops. Be sure to check out ‘Turtle Rock’ too; you may see something different from a certain angle! It's not far from the Genghis Khan Complex, one of the most visited sites in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. by: Dizzy Traveler

Stunning national park, very worth a visit. Beautiful rocky mountains, pine trees, yaks and horses.

Absolutely amazing place with such stuning landscapes-green mountains and endless steppes. Pure nature with wild horses around. Rare place where it is possible to find real silence and real darkness without light pollution. There are almost no normal roads, so there is a need of very good car drive skills. Mongolia nature is totally profound, defenitely recommend to explore it.

The area is quite scenic. Rock formations are a must for anyone traveling there. Also, for people looking to stay in the area for a number of days or for a few hours, camps are quite accommodating.

Very picturesque place. Combo of Chinggis Khan Statue Complex + Turtle Rock + Temple is the best way to get a feeling of the territory in a short period of time

I came during autumn when the trees are shedding yellow and casting beautiful shades of life beside the running Tuul river. There are resorts which offer stays in Ger or normal hotel rooms, serving stone-cooked lamb meat… a great getaway with friends or family during the weekend or for a party!

It’s only a short drive from Ulaanbaatar and it is bloody worth it! This national park is absolutely spectacular with no shortage of activities. We loved going fishing along the rivers, hiking, exploring temples as well as horse back riding along the amazing and never ending landscapes. Do yourself a favour, and go!

The southern part up to the Turtle rock and the little village of Terelj is degraded by too many tourist camps, ugly oversized buildings, unfinished buildings and ruins. It must have been a wonderfull place 30 years ago. Towards Chagin char nuur and the Temple of the princess it is a beautiful place where you will meet herders and her families. Littered waste anywhere, in the rivers, woods and around the camps are a big problem and may unfortunately spoil the experience.

When in Mongolia, please don’t miss to come to this national park to enjoy nature’s beauty at its best. We came here on 13 May 2023, about an hour’s drive from Ulaan Bataar. We had experience staying in the Mongolian tent called Ger, and tasted some of the local food. Activities include horse riding, archery, eagle taming, and visiting the different types of Ger that were available. Indeed, a splendid experience to be here.

Terelj National Park is a beautiful place. Make the time and come here.

Totally outstanding national park. Nature is beautiful here, from mountains, rivers, nice formations (such as the Turtle rock). Nice place to relax in a Mongolian ger in one of the baby resorts.

Very scenic Nice views of natural beauty. Rocks / mountain sides are in shapes of giant tortoise and praying monk. Ghengus Khan staue . You can rent dogsled team go horseback and camel riding. Hold golden eagles . Snowmobile and 4 wheel ATV rentals are also available.

All in all, it was worth of viewing. But wishing more improvement, I will comment some criticism. I went there today after seeing a review posted a year ago. But the ticket price was 20,000, exactly doubled than a year ago. And on their website, the ticjet price is still 10,000. It is natural to have some rise but never expected a ticket price to be doubled just at once. Evenmore, Those want to take photograph are requested to pay extra 20,000(ticket 20,000+another 20,000) . Also there was no enough light to read explanations properly . I know that some relics should not be exposed to too bright light to prevent damage. But even considering this, still there was no enough light to even just explanation on the wall, not the relics. Also, some explanation of the first room was covered by furniture or even computer etc.if there is not enough time and therefore just look around quickly without thoroughly reading like myself, it won't be any problem. But for those really want to learn will not satisfy with the light. Hope they equip more spot light and also check whether any explanation in English is covered by other object and correct if not properly exhibited.

Worth visiting as one get a good overview of Mongolian history. Located near sukhabaatar square.

This is an ok museum, probably the best Mongolia can do. I rate it low because foreigners have to pay more than locals, they don't accept a student id card as proof of being a student (so, you can't get the student price), and then they follow you around saying "don't take photos" or "you have to pay extra for photos" even though there's no mention of this when they sell you that first overpriced ticket. Mongolia seems to be all about trying to extract money from foreigners.

You can pay upfront to take photos at the museum. Overall, it's a good experience learning about the history and culture of Mongolia 🇲🇳

The National Museum of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монголын үндэсний түүхийн музей); formerly the National Museum of Mongolian History is located in Ulaanbaatar. This museum is a cultural, scientific, and educational organization, which is responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of the objects under its curation. The first museum in Mongolia, the Mongolian National Museum (now the Mongolian Natural History Museum), was established in 1924 and became the basis for other museums, including the National Museum of Mongolian History. Russian scholars, such as Pyotr Kozlov, V. I. Lisovskii, A. D. Simukov, and the American researcher Roy Chapman Andrews contributed to the museum's early collections and exhibits. The modern National Museum of Mongolian History was established after the merger of the historical, archaeological and ethnographical departments of the State Central Museum and the Museum of the Revolution in 1991. It is now located in a facility built for the Museum of the Revolution, which was founded in 1971. The National Museum of Mongolia is currently recognized as one of the leading museums in Mongolia. The significant responsibility for preserving Mongolian cultural heritage therefore lies with the museum. It is also responsible for developing museological guidelines for museums in the nation. Exhibitions cover prehistory, pre-Mongol Empire history, Mongol Empire, Mongolia during Qing rule, ethnography and traditional life, and twentieth-century history. The ethnographic collection has significant displays of the traditional dress of various Mongolian ethnic groups and of snuff bottles. Most exhibits have labels in both Mongolian and English. The museum publishes one or more issues of its in-house journal each year, with articles in Mongolian and foreign languages, including Russian and English.

It was amazing! U’ll watch whole 3-8 floors museum. U can pay by mobile. Everything was great.

Entrance 20 000 MNT + 20 000 MNT for photo license Mongolian history across different periods with some information in english. Last entry at 19:30, but note that 2 times we visited it was closing earlier.

I went here when it was still free for minors, the history it contained within just a building is so amazing. The life size pieces and recreation of old pieces amazes me how accurate it was.

Very awesome museum. When I went they were hosting a NK anniversary exhibition (free) that week so I made sure to see that. Highly recommend

A very nice museum with a lot to see. Total time took about 2 and a half hours. It was 10,000 tughriks for an adult ticket, plus another 10k to be able to take photography. I'm not sure taking photos was necessary, but it's not that much money. Several of the exhibits when I was there did have the "no photo" sign on them. That said, the museum itself is an absolute must visit if you are in Ulaanbaatar.

A 5mins walk from the Sukhbaatar Square, the National Museum may not be as iconic to identify from the road. Nevertheless, it has shown some exhibits classified according to its history in time, costume… and later part of exhibit with a more “digitalized” presentation to shed light into Mongolia’s roots and progression. However, I think more effort can be placed into organising the descriptions, the flow of exhibition… etc. I believe there’s so much space and more that the managing bodies or higher institutions can step in to preserve/ curate the precious history, artefacts and stories of Mongolia!

Pretty disappointing all things considered. We had some time to kill in UB and wanted to see some fossils. Mongolia has a huge rich history in terms of dinosaurs and fossils so was expecting a pretty decent showing. They had 3 or 4 really cool fossils and a full skeleton of one of the distant relatives of the T-rex which was nice, but as for the rest of it, it's pretty poor. I mean in the main hall, it seems like there's more meteorites than fossils. Make sure you go on the first floor to see the big skeleton. We almost bailed after two minutes and would have missed it otherwise. There's some taxidermy there which is a little odd, and a cabinet full of dead birds which frankly, is just weird. I'm a seasoned traveller, so wasn't expecting the Natural History Museum or the Met etc, but felt this could have been done a lot better. Some of the signs (not all) are in English, but you need to cross the rope to actually read them. So if you're not in the mood to grapple with security, take a pair of binoculars.

It's one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Mongolia. All the buildings in the compounds have Tibetan architectures and also internal murals depict Tibetan Buddhism. The centre of worship is the 25m standing gold-plated Buddha. We can also see small statues of his close disciples or other important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, and giant prayer wheels. Inside photography is allowed only upon paying a fee. Please take cash for fees as well as for offerings. Though you aren't Buddhist, I recommend visiting it once. It's a sort of a small Tibetan culture centre. There are many lamas with whom we can take photos. The overall environment is unique and peaceful.

There are lots of pigeons before the entrance.you could by some bird food there and feed them .anyway it’s a free nice place and also it’s not so far away from the city center

While it's not the biggest temple by any means that I've been to, it and the surrounding complex offer plenty of things to see and experience. Gandantegchinlen Monastery is the main one, but there are numerous other temples in the same walled park-like complex. I loved how people truly respected this temple though. I've been to many temples in many countries and often times, they are just filled with loud people just trying to get the next photo. Even locals are bad depending on the country. Here, the temple is now open, but with COVID restrictions in place. That said, you can still see the whole things. The architecture coupled with all the colours and rays of sunshine coming through make this a really serene experience. It's Tibetan name meaning "Great Place of Complete Joy". Like many Buddhist establishments, it and the Tantric monks who practice there have had a tumultuous history. During the period of Lenin, potentially over 10,000 lamas and 900 monasteries were eradicated. However, like many Buddhist structures standing today, they eventually went through a period of rebirth and are now thankfully flourishing.

Beautiful monastery and temple complex, big territory to walk around. Foreigners should pay 7000MNT, which is not very clearly communicated at the entrance (no shields) + felt confused as we were literally the only ones, who was proactively asked to pay upon entering despite a huge crowd of people proceeding further.

The monastery was constructed by order of the 5th Jebtsundamba Khutuktu in 1809. The first temple was the Gungaachoilin Datsan. Only one wooden pillar remains from this temple. In 1838, the Gandantegchenlin Temple was built along with the private residence of the Jebtsundamba Khutuktu. The 13th Dalai Lama stayed in the residence in 1904. In 1840, the Vajradhara Temple was built. In 1869, the Zuu Temple was built. In 1913, the tall Avalokiteśvara temple was built. In 1925, the temple for keeping the remains of the 8th Jebtsundamba Khutuktu was built. It is now the monastery library. In the 1930s, the Communist government of Mongolia, under the leadership of Khorloogiin Choibalsan and under the influence of Joseph Stalin, destroyed all but a few monasteries and killed more than 15,000 lamas. Gandantegchinlen Khiid monastery, having escaped this mass destruction, was closed in 1938, but then reopened in 1944 and was allowed to continue as the only functioning Buddhist monastery, under a skeleton staff, as a token homage to traditional Mongolian culture and religion. With the end of Marxism in Mongolia in 1990, restrictions on worship were lifted.

One of the most important places when visiting Mongolia. One of the biggest monasteries in Asia. A new building was recently built in 2017. The uniqness of the place is incredible. To enter the old Temple there is a small ticket fee plus additional ticket can be purchased if you want to take photos of the massive 25 meters tall Buda.

Very beautiful and well kept monastery, I am very impressed with the preservation of the buildings and the serenity The main temple with the Buddha statue was magnificent

Interested place for tourists, especially people who follow Budish, located near Ulaanbaatar. Weak point is less rest rooms for visitors and conditions of that few toilets are rather bad.

Very nice monastery, lovely walk upto it and peaceful and serene. A small walk from the city centre, but worth a look.

Large monastic complex with several buildings. Popular with locals. Free admission.

Built in 1838, this is the largest and most important center of Buddhism. Beautiful buildings and ornate statues. We were able to hear the morning chants and meet with a monk.

As beautiful on the inside as is out. The enormous inner statue is also something to behold. Lots of prayer wheels to spin inside. It's a lovely place.

A very well-managed Monastery providing services for worshippers. Somehow, I felt that the monastery tend to lose some of its “original flavours” due to its modern management. Irregardless, you can walk-in to the spacious and clean site for a visit, and do remember to support by paying respect to the Gods and the necessary fees!

This place is absolutely a must in Ulanbaatar. It's a big complex with multiple temples and the best part is the huge Buddha inside the main temple. Ticket costs 7000.

My visit to Hustai National Park was truly an unforgettable experience deserving a solid five-star rating. The park’s stunning natural beauty and the impressive display of wildlife, particularly the Przewalski’s horses, made the trip a phenomenal adventure. A highlight of Hustai National Park is undoubtedly the opportunity to see Przewalski’s horses in their natural habitat. This endangered species of wild horse, preserved and protected in the park, is a sight to behold. Observing these majestic animals roam freely in the wilderness was a humbling and awe-inspiring experience. Beyond the captivating wildlife, the natural landscape of the park itself is breathtakingly beautiful. The rolling hills, dotted with various flora, offer a serene and tranquil environment that makes you feel at one with nature. Hustai National Park also scores high in terms of visitor amenities. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, keen to share their insights about the park’s wildlife and ecosystem. The park’s commitment to maintaining a balance between tourism and conservation is commendable. In conclusion, a visit to Hustai National Park is a must for any nature or wildlife enthusiast. The chance to witness Przewalski’s horses in the wild is a rare and valuable experience. Combined with the overall beauty and serenity of the park, it’s an excursion that leaves a lasting impression and is well worth a full five-star rating.

1. Dinner was pleasant. 2. Part-time kids were also hard-working. 3. Breakfast was decent. 4. Toilet paper was thin like see-through.

A amazing nature reserve to see the reintroduced Przewalski's horse. Mostly the horses are far away staying on top of the hills, so bring the binoculars or long-focus lens to see them. During the early morning or the evening have better chances to see them closely as they come down for water. Please keep the distance from them to avoid any possible disturbance.

Better to go there in the morning or evening. When it's very hot, wild horses they don't want to come down.

We had show there in early September, and we have spotten the Przwalski horses, deer and marmots. Also the man Stones are a special place, you can still feel the energy that made them possible.

We stayed nearby the Hustai National Park (at the nearby non-profit Mongolian Bankhar Dog Project, also worth a visit if you can!) for about a week, and were lucky enough to get to drive through it with a wonderful fellow who worked as a wildlife biologist for the park for seven years - so we basically got a personal tour and saw some amazing wildlife, including the takhi but also all kinds of birds, wildflowers, even a toad, lizards, pica, deer, gazelle... truly a beautiful and varied landscape! This park is a wonderful place to visit, we were especially fortunate to see so much of it with someone who knows the park so well!

Went in May 2019.... didn't get to explore most of it due to a tight traveling schedule, but based on what I saw, one could easily spend all day here. The driving trail loops are either 10-20 miles or like 40-50 miles... something like that (they will give you a nice color map when you register/pay), however you're moving at 5-15mph due to the terrain so that's why it takes all day to travel inside. The local price was like $5000 T, while the foreigner price was like $25,000 T ($10 USD at this time). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRAVELING HERE WITH AN SUV, some parts were definitely hard to pass with a car.... the road does turn a little sandy while going there, don't let go of the gas...power on with some speed or you may get stuck. Don't go here if it rained or snowed in the prior 2 days...roads would probably be a mess. The dirt road from the main highway to the entrance of the national park is okay... typical Mongolian dirt road, just follow the most worn path and you'll get there... or try to stay left if a million paths appear, though I think almost all the paths end up here anyway. Once you arrive, park in the cement parking lot, walk left into the restaurant building and there will be someone there to pay the entrance fee, then go back to the car and you can continue driving into the park. The dirt road inside the national park is the real challenge.... far less traveled so it can get sporty, if I had to do it again, definitely take an SUV. Also, almost nothing to buy in the park so bring your own drinks and food (there is a restaurant in the park entrance). I actually saw more animals driving into the park than the actual park itself (I was only able to drive 2-3 miles into it then turned around so maybe they are deeper into the park). Staff is very nice, speak English. There is some type of camp to spend the night... didn't check it out, they were building the gers, but they seem to be maintained OK. There is a proper restroom below the restaurant with running water, toilets and even showers which is a luxury outside of UB. This would be a good destination if you like animals, specially horses, sheeps and cows. TIP: Don't touch them or come close to them, not allowed per park rules.

Brilliant. Great information in English. Saw some rare Wild horses in the distance. Saw lots of other animals. Great day

As a famous place in Ulaanbaatar.it’s really not easy to find out the entrance at night .we asked many local people.and there is no any light there so little bit dangerous at night all dark

Very good view of Ulaanbaatar, especially the spread of city. Also there is a glass bridge and dinosaurs are carved on rocks, which looks great from glass bridge.

It is worth going there to see the view of the big city. It would have been appropriate to renovate it there

Quite the impressive monument. It's certainly worthy of the name. There were also a few small, quaint looking shops along the staricase, but they were all closed, I assume due to COVID. There's also a small glass bridge with a dinosaur head roaring up at you. The monument itself chronicles the journey Mongolia went through during its time under Soviet life. The monument mimics the traditional Mongolian fireplace and honours the Soviet soldiers who fought for the Mongolian People's Republic. The place, of course, also offers up some amazing city views.

Magnificent view. A recommended place to visit.

falling apart and clearly neglected by the locals. even on very windy and cold days, a common place for older generations to hangout. view over the city is fantastic, even accounting for the immense air pollution. there's also a boba place that on the way up the stairs to this monument, though the quality looks pretty questionable.

This is a very beautiful place to visit. It is at the top of Zaisan mountain. You can see the panorama views of Ulaanbaatar city.

The place is really awesome, can view the city from the high! If u like to hike, get up from the other side instead of taking the stairs, it will be more fun!

You get good views of the city from the top of the hill and the murals depicting Russia and Mongolias past and friendship are quite stunning. There are better things to do in Mongolia for sure, I would advise getting out of UB as soon as possible and exploring the Gobi, but if you must be in Ulaambataar this is worth visiting.

Beautiful view in ulaanbtaar

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital

At the top you can get a 360° view of the city, but the condition of the road and steps leading to the monument is poorly maintained

1904 (rebuilt in 1934) The Choijin Lama Temple Museum is a museum located in the central part of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The construction of the 8th Jebtsundamba Khutagt for his younger brother Choijin Lama Luvsankhaidav began in 1904 and was completed in 1908.

Beautiful location and located downtown Ulaanbaatar near thr Shangrila Hotel. Museum staff are limited on English speakers but the temple is worth seeing.

入り口が見つけづらい本当に、、、 それぞれの建物の中にヒーターがないので、ずっと寒いまま🥶 寒さ対策を忘れずに!! (Translated by Google) It's really hard to find the entrance... There are no heaters in each building, so it stays cold all the time🥶 Don't forget to take measures against the cold!!

19th century building and artifacts. Has 5 small temples with different theme.

Excellent Museum You can get to know a lama temple better however it was so different from other Lama Temples I have been before

Nice place in the center of UB. It's museum where you can enjoy Buddistic culture and feel th East Vibe.

Incredible! One of the few temples has left in the country with a good condition. This temple is built by the last king Bogd’s brother whom also a powerful monk and moved to Mongolia with his brother from Tibet. You will learn great history when you get there!

It was quite impressive place to me. They ask extra pay to take a picture like other museum or indoor places in mongolia. It' kinda of huge museum where you can understand about Mongolia buddhism. Also, living buddhist temple where Mongolian buddhist still visit.

A sacred place to visit and is close to Sukhbaatar Square. The structures are old but well maintained. Avoid to take photographs inside the temple.

One of the most culturally significant museums and temples in UB

Right off the central square, this temple is beautiful hidden gem in the city. 15k entrance fee but worth every penny.

What a spectacular museum! My favourite in the whole city. The Chojin Temple Museum had 5 sections to it and each had a different meaning/purpose. Like most of the museums I visited in Mongolia, there's a ticket price for entry and an additional cost to take photos. While this was I think the most expensive museum I visited, GET THE PHOTOGRAPHY TICKET! The colours in the main hall with all the characters from the Cham Dance immediately made the extra cost worth it. The Cham Dance is an elaborate performance primarily from Tibetan Buddhism. Along the way, you get to see some impressive pieces of art while getting a view of the outside courtyards each time you go to a new temple. What really stuck out for me though was you eventually get to a temple depicting the Buddhist version of Hell. Such graphic imagery and great explanations. The staff were also quite friendly and knew how to explain much of it in English.

It’s a compound of many Buddhist temples showcasing the history of Buddhism in Mongolia and people who brought them. The temples’ physical structures are ancient Chinese buildings from outside yet Tibetan architecture and design inside. There are Tibetan Thangkas well preserved in some temples. In other temples, there are artefacts of tantric Buddhist lamas and shamans. The whole museum is a combination of Buddhism, Shamanism, and Taoism beliefs. But you have to pay if you want to take photos besides ticket fee. It’s not worth. Just walk in and explore all those temples.

Absolutely loved it, the winter palace of kings and queens past is remarkably well preserved but in need of some restoration. The exhibition of the lifestyle of royalty and the collection of art and artifacts inside the palace was well curated. It was 15,000 MNT to enter but no photos allowed after entering the big gates. As you enter you first see the statues and applique Buddhist artworks that are beautiful. After this section the Russian inspired fusion works inside the winter palace are truly wonderful too. I especially enjoyed seeing the exquisite royal garb and jewelry as well as the unique beds, exuberant monk chairs, thrones and the leopard skin ger was well preserved too.

Many ancient art exhibitions Come to this place for art, not for the temple. Because the temple is really dry so most wooden architecture are cracking, there are parts being repainted but very little. No photos inside the area unless paid.

I had an issue with paying the entrance fee. ONLY ACCEPT MONGOLIAN CARDS OR CASH. The guide could not answer my questions and needs to educate them. Every description of the picture needs more detailed explanation instead max ten words. Otherwise very pleasant and peaceful place that you can escape from the noise of the city.

Somewhat small museum. Entry fee is 8000 tugrug. A lot of important religious items and ceremony paraphernalia are on display. No photography allowed inside the palace compounds. The guide only speaks Mongolian, Russian & Korean. In comparison, my visit to Gandan monastery was more interesting to me personally

Pricey for what it is as most of it is under construction at the time of writing this. The Gandan monastery is half the price and more worth your money - go in the morning for the chanting. Some staff speak English but it’s a bit basic and did not really explain the site at all and provided no map. Not much information to read but nice collections and architecture.

A Magnificent Palace for taking a close look at the wooden structure in building.

Very nice palace. I can highly recommend a visit. Is in a good shape and also the museum has some really good objects especially the animal collection of the Khan is impressive

Quite interesting. Very different from other Mongolian heritage. The palace of the 20th century religious leader had clear manchu influence, from the 2 centuries of rule prior to him

The condition of the pavement is not well maintained Many parts of the building is not restored Museum collection is average

One of the best destination for tourist to see about Mongolian last king's Winter palace and his things. And you will see little zoo.

Went to see the solo exhibition event " The blades of Time" glad to see local museums and art museums promoting the local talent.

Wouldn't tell by looking at the outside, but full of history & interesting items.

Small museum full of masterpieces. I did't use audio guide, just read descriptions in English. I appreciate that everything was translated.

This is an ok museum, probably the best Mongolia can do for old Buddhist stuff. I rate it low because foreigners have to pay more than locals and then they follow you around saying "don't take photos" or "you have to pay extra for photos". The photo ticket is 4 times more than the entry ticket, which is crazy. Mongolia seems to be all about trying to extract money from foreigners.

The contents itself is very unique and focuses on Buddhism. The museum is two story tall and is very clean. The building the museum is set in is actually an old mall from centuries ago.

You can see 7th-century (Tureg) archeology.

Interesting exhibits. If you get the audio guide, be prepared to stand in front of each exhibit for up to 10 minutes. I think Mongolians have a different way of talking about history. For me the guide is very repetitive and too detailed. But interesting nonetheless

Two floors of Mongolian art. The descriptions at the entrance of each room give a great overview of the art. The room with embroidered paintings was incredible.

Visited this museum after read review here. Need to pay extra if you want to take picture of relics.And I’m happy to know about this place now. I went here late afternoon around 4pm and spend 2hours until it’s close time, but not enough. This place shows history about Mongolia buddhism. I was quite interesting that it make me extrapolating how buddhism reach Korean peninsular through Mongolia. :)

The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum is a breathtaking treasure trove of artistic masterpieces. The collection of Buddhist art is beyond words, with stunning sculptures and paintings that captivate the senses. A must-visit for art enthusiasts, it's an awe-inspiring experience that leaves you in awe of Mongolia's rich cultural heritage. Please note that the museum only accepts cash for payment. They do not accept credit cards at this time. I paid ₮10,000 (about $4)for entrance ticket (not being able to take photos or videos inside the museum) Photo ticket : ₮45,000 Video ticket: ₮90,000

From prehistoric times thru the ages with artifacts and clothing. The details on their bridles and saddles from 600 BC onwards is amazing.. Europeans were living in huts while the Mongols were decorating, with intricate designs, their horses. Gave me a whole new perspective on the word, "civilization". Take your time and read about the displays for they are fascinating.

I came during museum week and was told to pay for a ticket! Other museums let us in ok, and they let other visitors in free of charge as well! This is ridiculous! They are a disgrace to themselves and their city!

This museum proves to be a captivating destination, showcasing a rich art history with a remarkable collection. The friendly staff and juxtaposition of an old exterior with a modern interior add to its allure. Highly recommended for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

some good exhibits (not on scale of national museum). for me 30mins was enough. 15k MNT entry, photo fee 45k MNT - not worth it as quite a number of rooms have 'no photo' signs

Buying a ticket was quick and easy. Train and fare info: there's toilets on board, where there are also power plugs (European). 1st class: you get a 'private' cabin for max 4 people (if traveling with less than 4 you may sit with others). You'll be offered drinks (coffee tea and milk), which are free. You'll have the possibility to sleep in a bed, but can also sit on benches. 2nd class: you'll be sitting with families in open booths (in 2 rows) and seats won't be appointed. There are 'guest books' where you can leave a message. Difficulties: the timetable isn't translated. It was unclear whether we would be traveling for 12 hours or would arrive at 12 o'clock and staff couldn't clarify (and wouldn't get help). Luckily there was a lady who helped us a bit.

Very neat and clean with supportive females staff

Yeah it's pretty bad and disorganized sometimes. Renovations are definitely needed. The staffs also have to take some lessons on professionalism and mannerism idk

No parking at the station, since so many people and small parking area! Quite clean inside the building, but also very small hall.

Old russian and communist style train station. No security check, people can walk around the station and platform freely. There are not much English notice and sign. People there were not good in English too. Beggars around train stations and restaurant.

Steppes , nomads homeland

Not a well organised station. Was very confused when we got off and had no idea where to find the services as there was none at the station. Taxi driver tried to rip us off.

Heard they charge for entry fee so did not intend to go in. Seeing that there are a number of handicapped people among us, two monks purposely come out to invite us in free of charge. They even helped the handicapped to take pictures.

Interesting place but you’ll pay 4000 MGT to get in and they’ll force the 7000 MGT for photography on you even if you don’t want to take photos.

Mongolian most large monastry

Very good

Lovely place

The best monastery

(Translated by Google) It's been a long time (2013) since I was there. But I can still remember how impressive I found this temple. The big picture, the tour, the people. Important place. Well worth a visit. (Original) Al lang geleden (2013) dat ik daar was. Maar ik kan me nog goed herinneren hoe indrukwekkend ik deze tempel vond. Het grote beeld, de rondgang, de mensen. Belangrijke plek. Zeker een bezoek waard.

Entrance fee is now 20,000 MNT for adults and 5,000 for students. It’s a pretty small and run down museum. The highlights are a few dinosaur exhibits and full range of animals in Mongolia. Not really worth it. I spent about 35-40min here.

Here is a good place for kids. But as an adult, I also enjoyed the fossils of dinosaurs, which are found in Mongolia, and the minerals of Mongolia.

This place is not real big .it will maybe only take one hours to visit.it’s good place that company with your kids and your family

Since I am a minor I got in for free but an adult has to pay 15,000 tugruk which is a reasonable. The things within the museum was absolutely impeccable, I loved every little bit. I won't spoil whats in it but I reccomend it!!

It is okay for one-time visiting, but I doubt for revisiting. It was clearly not well-cared, some walls were seriously damaged, and half of lamps were gone. My kid loves to see the dinosaur and other animals things, but that is all. If you have lots of time and no idea what to do, you may go since it is free for kids to enter. But if you dont have much time thus need to be selective, this is definitely not your spot.

The Natural History Museum in Ulaanbaatar is nothing short of impressive. The exhibits are so realistic that it feels like you're traveling through time. From the intricate details of the fossils to the immersive recreations of different environments, the museum truly captivates your imagination. It's an awe-inspiring experience that brings Mongolia's natural history to life in a way that is both educational and thrilling.

Not a bad spot to learn more about dinosaurs and geology. The museum will eventually be moving to a larger, newer location. Right now, it's got enough to see for about an hour or so. It's also one of the cheaper museums in town.

Very thoughtful place, great exhibition and intersting facts about the country's fauna and dinosaur findings. It's mostly written in Mongolian, so have your translator app at hand. They offer student discounts and elderly/disabled people and children free access. Loved the funny eyes on some of the animals haha.

The museum is much smaller than you would expect. However there are enough pieces in here that will make it an enjoyable visit. To be able to see parts of these prehistoric creatures is quite the sight.

The museum is small compared to what you would think of as a museum. The entrance is closed so make sure u open it (though it has no sign). I stood a good 5 minute wondering if it was even a museum before braving to venture in. Inside is a different word. The dinosaurs are unique and well displayed. The fossils are well labeled and explained. The moderate collection is definitely worth a visit.

First show of da season, with a classic Italian Opera of Aida! The theatre received a new coat of paint over the last month, looking as good as new but still preserved with the Soviet style. The theatre sets were majestic, performers are professional… and the staging was “wild” too, with horse, eagle and a snake joining in the show. And kudos to an amazing performance, the music ensemble, the directing and production crew. 🌷🍺 for those interested, you can visit ticket.mn to source for production happenings in Mongolia!

Built in 1963.

UB’s one and only ballet&opera theatre. These days very few buildings conserved Mongolian old architecture, this building is one of them. Nowadays Mongolian traditional ballets growing faster so if someone new in this town should watch Mongolian ballet here. FYi theatre only works in weekends☝️

summer open air concert is wonderful event to see

Lovely place 💙 PS: keep in mind the 2nd floor seat 1-8 has a very limited view.

Great place to enjoy opera and ballet.

I loved the decor and interior, especially the chandelier at the center of the hall. Definitely check it out. The performance was 10/10.

Just watched the Beautiful Mongolia performance at this magnificent theatre, so glad we went. If you're in Ulaanbaatar make an effort to see this, you won't be disappointed.

Starts exactly on time. Great performance.

An old soviet era building it needs renovation

Well worth a visit, a fascinating museum spanning 4 different floors. A very friendly young lady showed me around the whole place, teaching and showing me the various puzzles created by the founder who still actually works there, explaining traditional games and showing me the largest collection of chess in the world. Lots of interaction and the ability to attempt to solve the puzzles. Highly recommend

We couldn't touch most things, otherwise it was pretty cool

Very genuine and must visit place in UB.

One of the best [private] museums I have ever visited

This is a must see in Mongolia. The most unique museum you will come across. A Tribute to a true passion from a local Mongolian making and solving some of the most complicated puzzles in the world. Don't miss this! It is astonishing. They don't let you take photos so there is so much you will have to come see on your own.

Absolutely amazing exhibition, with 4 floors packed full of award winning puzzles, games and artwork. Would certainly recommend a visit. Huge respect for the founder of the museum, who to this day is still creating new puzzles

One of the most entertaining museums ever, worth to see. The guide will show you how to solve some of the puzzles and you are allowed to play with some, however most of them are kept secret as they may be presented in international competitions. They claim to have the biggest collection of chess sets in the world, there are a lot of amazing pieces. It takes about one hour to go through and they also have a shop where you can bay some basic puzzles.

Fascinating for this huge collection of a treasure trove of wooden puzzles with magic locks, games, artworks, and hundreds of exotic chess sets with animals, rocks, bones, crystals, and exotic figures.  However, no photography permits in the museum. That let us down. Censorship is still exist in post-Communist Mongolia. That sucks!

This place has a lot of puzzles. Infact t you will be amazed to see the history of puzzles and different types with magic locks. Music puzzle, chess made of of tree roots, glass, piyano, and lot many. The guide speaks very Weill English, Korean and Mongolian.

Very beautiful and quite place. Many buddistuc pictures on rocks. Museums were closed, mb coz its winter. Anyway I was glad to visit the place. Unfortunatley place is very far from UB and I came only at 5 PM.

On the other side of the mountains that face onto UB, you’ll find this once glorious monastery. You can’t help but get chills as you walk up to what’s left of its former glory knowing that the complex was burned and monks butchered. Such peaceful surrounds make it difficult to comprehend. Apparently, it is possible to walk through the hills to get here from UB but you need a day.

Old temple with very beautiful nature. Its quite convenient to go to there from the city, also not many people go and see it, so its not crowded. Anyone who wants to see some historical scene and enjoy beautiful nature, it will be good trip to there. There were some cheap entrance fee, price around 1000mnt only for per car.

former monastery site. the 'musem' is a joke with badly stuffed animals, but the settings and area is truly nice. feels a bit derelict, the kiosk store at parking lot waves from decades ago.

İt was nice and chilling 100% recommended

Beautiful nature, all new road.

Great history, go with a guide. Mongolia Trekking are the best.

Very nice, really liked the location, the ruins of an old monastery.

So nice nature. And nice to hear about history.