Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaA striking Soviet-era war memorial on a hilltop south of the city with a circular mosaic mural depicting Soviet-Mongolian friendship and panoramic views over the entire Ulaanbaatar valley with the Bogd Khan mountains behind. The 300-step climb is rewarded with the best city view in Mongolia.
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🏛️ Culture
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Ulaanbaatar
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Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monastery, home to 900 monks and an enormous 26-meter gold-plated Megjid Janraisig statue. The morning prayer ceremonies starting at 10am are open to visitors and provide an extraordinary window into Mongolian Tibetan Buddhist practice - the most important cultural experience in the city.
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The most comprehensive collection of Mongolian history from the Paleolithic through the Mongol Empire to the Soviet period, with extraordinary Chinggis Khan-era artifacts, traditional nomadic dress, and the finest collection of ancient bronze deer stones in the world. Essential context for any journey into the Mongolian countryside.
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The central public square of Mongolia flanked by the Government Palace with its imposing Chinggis Khan statue, the National Theatre, and the Central Tower with the Shangri-La hotel. The political and symbolic heart of the country where independence was declared in 1921 and major national celebrations are held.