Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour with Terelj National Park, Camel Ride and Eagle in Ulaanbaatar
by Amazing Mongolia
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The tour begins with a pickup in central Ulaanbaatar before heading to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex. Visitors spend about two hours at the site, viewing the 40-meter-tall steel equestrian statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, located on a hillside by the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar. At the base of the statue, the small historical museum provides insights into Mongolian history. Guests also have the chance to try on a traditional Mongolian Deel costume, ride a camel, and take photos holding a golden eagle. Next, the group travels to Terelj National Park for approximately 90 minutes. Here, visitors hike around Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad), a 24-meter granite formation resembling a turtle, situated at the foothills of pine-covered mountains. This stop offers photo opportunities and a chance to rent horses or browse souvenirs in summer. A short walk from Turtle Rock leads towards Aryabal Meditation Temple. The tour includes a two-hour hike to Aryabal Meditation Temple, about 10 kilometers inside Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The path crosses a small wooden bridge called "the bridge that leads beyond wisdom." The temple is dedicated to Kalachakra philosophy and houses a thangka depicting the myth of Shambhala, a Kalachakra mandala, and a gallery with 220 paintings by artist Bayantsagaan illustrating Buddhist philosophy. A traditional Mongolian lunch is served inside a Ger tent during the visit. The tour ends with a 20-minute return transfer to the center of Ulaanbaatar. Transportation, all fees and taxes, and an English-speaking guide are included in the full-day tour lasting about 7 to 8 hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ulaanbaatar
Guests are met in central Ulaanbaatar for the start of the tour.
30 min
Chinggis Khaan International Festival
Visitors spend two hours at the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, home to the world’s largest equestrian statue at 40 meters tall. The statue is located on a hillside by the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, marking the legendary spot where Genghis Khan found a whip. The statue faces east toward his birthplace and sunrise, with a smaller statue of his mother nearby. The site includes a museum at the base of the statue.
120 min
Terelj
The group travels to Gorkhi Terelj National Park for a 90-minute visit, including a hike around Turtle Rock.
90 min
Terelj
Turtle Rock, also known as Melkhii Khad, is a granite formation 24 metres (79 feet) high shaped like a turtle. It stands at the foothills of pine-covered mountains and is a common photo spot. In summer, horses can be rented and souvenirs bought nearby. The site is a good starting point for a walk of about one hour leading to the Aryaval meditation centre or deeper into the park. A few kilometres further on the main road to Terelj Village, the rock formation called "the old man reading" can be seen on the right.
60 min
Ariyabal Meditation Temple
Located within Gorkhi-Terelj National Park about 10 kilometres (6,21 miles) from the entrance, the Ariyabal Meditation Temple is reached by a pleasant hike of about 45 minutes from Turtle Rock. The temple is on a hillside covered with larches and granite rock, accessible by crossing a small wooden bridge named "the bridge that leads beyond wisdom." The main temple is dedicated to Kalachakra philosophy, the "wheel of time," and contains a thangka painting depicting the myth of Shambhala, a Kalachakra mandala, and a gallery with 220 original paintings by artist Bayantsagaan illustrating Buddhist beliefs and philosophy.
120 min
Nalaikh
The tour concludes with a 20-minute transfer back to the center of Ulaanbaatar.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour with Terelj National Park, Camel Ride and Eagle in Ulaanbaatar
by Amazing Mongolia
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158.62Overview
The tour begins with a pickup in central Ulaanbaatar before heading to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex. Visitors spend about two hours at the site, viewing the 40-meter-tall steel equestrian statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, located on a hillside by the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar. At the base of the statue, the small historical museum provides insights into Mongolian history. Guests also have the chance to try on a traditional Mongolian Deel costume, ride a camel, and take photos holding a golden eagle. Next, the group travels to Terelj National Park for approximately 90 minutes. Here, visitors hike around Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad), a 24-meter granite formation resembling a turtle, situated at the foothills of pine-covered mountains. This stop offers photo opportunities and a chance to rent horses or browse souvenirs in summer. A short walk from Turtle Rock leads towards Aryabal Meditation Temple. The tour includes a two-hour hike to Aryabal Meditation Temple, about 10 kilometers inside Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The path crosses a small wooden bridge called "the bridge that leads beyond wisdom." The temple is dedicated to Kalachakra philosophy and houses a thangka depicting the myth of Shambhala, a Kalachakra mandala, and a gallery with 220 paintings by artist Bayantsagaan illustrating Buddhist philosophy. A traditional Mongolian lunch is served inside a Ger tent during the visit. The tour ends with a 20-minute return transfer to the center of Ulaanbaatar. Transportation, all fees and taxes, and an English-speaking guide are included in the full-day tour lasting about 7 to 8 hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ulaanbaatar
Guests are met in central Ulaanbaatar for the start of the tour.
30 min
Chinggis Khaan International Festival
Visitors spend two hours at the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, home to the world’s largest equestrian statue at 40 meters tall. The statue is located on a hillside by the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, marking the legendary spot where Genghis Khan found a whip. The statue faces east toward his birthplace and sunrise, with a smaller statue of his mother nearby. The site includes a museum at the base of the statue.
120 min
Terelj
The group travels to Gorkhi Terelj National Park for a 90-minute visit, including a hike around Turtle Rock.
90 min
Terelj
Turtle Rock, also known as Melkhii Khad, is a granite formation 24 metres (79 feet) high shaped like a turtle. It stands at the foothills of pine-covered mountains and is a common photo spot. In summer, horses can be rented and souvenirs bought nearby. The site is a good starting point for a walk of about one hour leading to the Aryaval meditation centre or deeper into the park. A few kilometres further on the main road to Terelj Village, the rock formation called "the old man reading" can be seen on the right.
60 min
Ariyabal Meditation Temple
Located within Gorkhi-Terelj National Park about 10 kilometres (6,21 miles) from the entrance, the Ariyabal Meditation Temple is reached by a pleasant hike of about 45 minutes from Turtle Rock. The temple is on a hillside covered with larches and granite rock, accessible by crossing a small wooden bridge named "the bridge that leads beyond wisdom." The main temple is dedicated to Kalachakra philosophy, the "wheel of time," and contains a thangka painting depicting the myth of Shambhala, a Kalachakra mandala, and a gallery with 220 original paintings by artist Bayantsagaan illustrating Buddhist beliefs and philosophy.
120 min
Nalaikh
The tour concludes with a 20-minute transfer back to the center of Ulaanbaatar.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.