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 Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is the country’s economic, cultural and a political center and has a number of tourist attractions and hosts the most varied types of entertainment. Ulaanbaatar is city of contrast where modern life comfortably blends with Mongolian traditional lifestyle.
Sukhbaatar square, the main square in the heart of Ulaanbaatar. 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 which is the largest and most significant monastery in Mongolia. Built in mid 19th century, it is the only monastery where Buddhist services continued to function even during the communist past. Temples are flocked by visitors during religious services. The Migjid Janraisag Temple is an important part of Gandan Monastery. The temple houses the majestic new gilded statue of Mighid Janraisag, decorated with jewels. This 26 m high 20 ton statue is a copy of another statue that was destroyed in the 1920’s by communists.
The National History Museum boasts its large collection of exhibits showing the history and culture of Mongolia since the period when mankind ever existed in this land up to the present day. Its huge number of interesting exhibits includes utensils and clothes of nomads, furnishing of their unique dwelling, musical instruments and artworks.
The Natural History 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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Firstly, all three of us cannot praise highly enough the excellent services provided by our guide, Sarana, and our driver Magil. They truly made our trip in Mongolia the trip of a lifetime. Our trip has been so fascinating, interesting, at times, so moving that we very much look forward to our next trip to this great country + to get to know more about its beautiful people. Sarana’s excellent communication skills were invaluable to our full understanding of so many interesting aspects of Mongolian culture, tradition and customs.
Thanks again for a wonderful and memorable trip.
8th August, 2007
Philip Henry+William Henry+Ciaran Henry-Walters
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