Whole day city tour with visits to Sukhbaatar Square, Gandan Monastery, National History Museum, the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum. Climb to the Zaisan Hill to admire the Ulan Bator panorama. Lunch in the Mongolian restaurant. Small shopping tour to buy Mongolian souvenirs. In the evening Mongolian traditional music and dance performance.
Ulan Bator is the capital city of Mongolia, founded on the Tuul River in the valley surrounded by picturesque mountains, it’s the country’s economic, cultural and a political centre which has a number of tourist attractions and hosts the most varied types of entertainment. Ulan Bator is a city of contrast where modern life comfortably blends with Mongolian traditional lifestyle.
Sukhbaatar square, the main square in the heart of Ulan Bator. A large statue of Sukhbaatar, the famous patriot characterizes the square, and it is named after this historic figure. Such important landmarks as the Parliament House, Stock Exchange and Cultural Palace are located surrounding the area.
Gandan Monastery, the largest and most significant monastery in Mongolia, was founded in the 17th century. Today approximately 150 lamas reside there. Spectacular religious ceremonies that are open to the public are held throughout the year. Visitors can view the majestic 20-ton Migjid Janraisig statue.
The National History Museum houses a rich collection of historical and ethnographic exhibits dating back to the period when first human beings resided in Central Asia. Displaying traditional costumes of various ethnic peoples, authentic items and belongings of the nomads, the Museum is a perfect place for those who are keen on the nomads’ history and culture. The museum displays a number of stuffed animals and birds and samples of various minerals found in Mongolia. Fossilized skeletons and eggs of several different kinds of ancient dinosaurs in the paleonthological section are the main attraction of this museum.
The Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, built between 1893 and 1903, was the home of Mongolia’s last king Javzandamba VIII. This complex of temples and houses contain a number of Buddhist artworks and the private collection of Javzandamba composed of gifts of rulers and kings from all over the world.
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Services Included:
- excursions according to the program with local English speaking guide and entrance tickets
- transfers & transportation according to the program
- meals according to the program
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