OVERVIEW
DESTINATIONS
Zaisan is a memorial in the southern area of the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar that honors allied Mongolian and Soviet soldiers killed in World War II. Located on a hill in the southern part of the city, the memorial features a circular memorial painting that depicts scenes of friendship between the people of the USSR and Mongolia. After driving to the uppermost parking lot on the hill, visitors must make a climb of three hundred steps before reaching the monument and mural. (612 steps, if they start at the base of the hill.) Those who make the climb are rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire city of Ulaanbaatar in the valley below, as well as the Tuul River flowing past the city.
At forty meters high, it is the world’s largest equestrian statue and stands more than double the height of the previous record holder in Uruguay. Made from two hundred and fifty tons of stainless steel, it reputedly cost $4.1 million to construct. At the base of the statue, visitors can visit an archaeological museum, try on traditional Mongolian costumes, tour the numerous portraits of the Khan lineage, or try the cuisine at the restaurant on the second floor before taking an elevator to to the top of the horse’s head, where they are greeted with a panoramic view over the surrounding landscape.
Turtle Rock, “Melkhii Khad”, is a surprising granitic formation, 24 metres (79 feet) high, whose form reminds of a turtle. Its old name was Mungut Khad.
Located at the foothills of a mountain covered of pines, this rocky formation is incontestably a photo opportunity while you’re on the road for Terelj. There, it’s possible to rent horses, and during the summer, you can also find souvenirs’ sellers.
This place has been known to the tourists as a meditation centre. Aryaval meditation center was inaugurated in summer of 2016. It is located on the hillside of the mountain covered with larches and granite rock in the area of Terelj National Park.
The bridge has meaning which leads beyond wisdom. Main description of the temple is the 108 stairs built with natural stones and 108 small stupas which are placed surrounding the temple. Other special description of the temple is Chant 6 letters written colorfully on the front side of the mountain where the Aryabal temple is located.
Get to know Mongolian dwellings “yurt”, taste Mongolian dairy products, and have an authentic Mongolian dish.
PACKAGE PRICES
2 participants – $115 each
3 participants – $89 each
4 participants – $75 each
5 participants – $65 each
6+ participants – $65 each
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Horse riding (30 mins – 1 hour) $6-$8 an hour
- Hold & take a picture with an eagle $2
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