The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue is a 40 metre high complex 54 km outside of Ulaanbaatar and since opening in 2008 has become arguably Mongolia's biggest tourist attraction. As well as the extraordinary statue of the Khan himself on horse back there is a museum has exhibitions relating to the Bronze Age and Xiongnu archaeological cultures in Mongolia, which show everyday utensils, belt buckles, knives, sacred animals, etc. and a second exhibition on the Great Khan period in the 13 and 14th centuries which has ancient tools.
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT THE GENGHIS STATUE
GENGHIS STATUE WEATHER AVERAGES
REASON TO VISIT THE GENGHIS STATUE
Because it is there and is really quite unique and a very popular sight to visit.
GENGHIS STATUE TRAVEL TIP
I seems obvious but don't forget that you can go up the statue for views from the horses head!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GENGHIS STATUE
The view and the photo opportunity from the the horses head.
A chance to learn about the history of the great Khan and that period.
It makes for a good trip out of the capital Ulaanbaatar, especially if combined with Terelj.
HAND PICKED GENGHIS STATUE ACCOMMODATION
Almost everyone will either be overnighting at a hotel in Ulaanbaatar or Elstei ger camp or a ger camp in Terelj National Park.
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