Terelj National Park located 55km northeast of Ulaanbaatar
National park Terelj and Chingis Khaan statue
Terelj National Park located 55km northeast of Ulaanbaatar, this popular national park is characterised by picturesque alpine scenery. Landmark of this park is Turtle rock, naturally shaped as a turtle.
Ariyabala Meditation Temple is also worth visiting once you are in Terelj Park.
Head north 3km from Turtle Rock and you'll reach this Buddhist site, built on a spectacular rocky hillside.
The statue is majestic and symbolizes the Mongolian love for Genghis Khan.
Today, for a memory of the man of the millennium, a 40 meters high stainless steel statue of Chinggis Khaan on a horseback is the largest among the statues in the world. Inside the statue we operate a restaurant, souvenir shop, two museums and conference hall. Visitors can go up the statue using the elevator or the stairs to the head of the horse where they can have a panoramic view of the beautiful landscape.
In the complex there is also a museum which shows the evolution of the ger (housing).
