Genghis Khan Statue+Terelj Park+CamelRide+Eagle

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Itinerary

1. Meeting

   30 min

2. The gigantic steel equine statue mounted by Genghis Khan himself is the largest statue of an equestrian in the world. This 40 m tall statue is located on a hillside on the bank of the Tuul River in an area called Tsonjin Boldog and connected to capital Ulaanbaatar by 54 km paved road. Tsonjin Boldog was chosen according to the legend that Genghis Khan found a whip in this area. In Mongolia, people believe that man finding a whip is a sign of fortune, good destiny, and occasion. The statue faces east, the direction of Genghis Khan's birthplace, and the sunrise. If you stretch your eyes to the east, you will see a small statue of his mother greeting him.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Gorkhi-Terelj Park. We will take a scenic hike to the iconic Turtle Rock, a spectacular natural granite formation, where you can capture amazing photos and enjoy panoramic valley views.

   1.5 h

4. Turtle Rock, ”Melkhii Khad”, is a surprising granitic formation, 24 metres (79 feet) high, whose form reminds of a turtle. Its old name was Mungut Khad. Located at the foothills of a mountain covered of pines, this rocky formation is incontestably a photo opportunity while you’re on the road for Terelj. There, it’s possible to rent horses, and during the summer, you can also find souvenirs’ sellers. It’s a good starting point for a small walk (about one hour) that will lead you until the centre of meditation of Aryaval or in the most remote places of the park. If you move a few kilometres forward on the main road that leads to Terelj Village, you will also be able to see on your right the formation called ”the old man reading”.

   1 h

5. t’s located within Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, about 10 kilometres (6,21 miles) from the entrance. From the turtle rock, you can make a pleasant hike (about 45 minutes). Located on the hillside of a mountain covered with larches and granite rock, Aryaval meditation centre will delight the travellers. To reach the temple, you will have to pass a small wooden bridge on which a sign tells: ”the bridge that leads beyond wisdom”. The main temple is dedicated to Kalachakra philosophy, ”wheel of time”. The temple contains a thangka representing the myth of the Shambhala (a thangka is a painting on cotton or silk; Shambhala is, according to Buddhist philosophy, a fabulous place hidden somewhere in Asia), a Kalachakra mandala, and other objects bound to this belief. On the ground floor of this building, you can admire a ”gallery of Buddhist philosophy”, with 220 original paintings of the artist Bayantsagaan representing the different belief and Buddhist philosophy.

   2 hAdmission included

6. Step inside an authentic Mongolian ger (yurt) for an unforgettable cultural culinary experience. You will participate in preparing traditional Mongolian dishes alongside local hosts and enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 360 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 4Good day trip out of UB

  Timely pickup from my hotel. We had a small group but were then paired with a much larger group of 20 or so people at each stop. I didn’t really like that. So we had a guy basically just drive us around without much of any commentary and then another guide at each stop. At the big silver statue. That is where we dressed up in Mongolian outfits for pictures, tried archery, holding a hawk and riding a camel. Then we went to turtle rock which I didn’t climb- don’t do without proper shoes or you will slide! Then onto a monastery with more climbing. We left last place at 4 and got back around 6:15. All in all it was a good day out, and able to see countryside.

  Katherine_SOctober 2026via Viator

• 5A taste of Mongolia on One Day

  Our tour guide Baga was super fun. He could have been a standup comedy show star. Time passed faster with his jokes. After arriving at the statue complex, Baga helped us take videos and photos of us holding an eagle with Chinggis Khaan Statue in the background. In the complex, another tour guide passionate about history and politics talked the history of Mongolia and stories of Khaans. We went to the top and Baga helped us take photos and videos again. After that, we got a chance to dress up like an ancient mongolian with a ger as a backdrop for photo taking, and another tour guide even taught us how to pose. After that, we did the archery and camel ride. Then, we got in the car again to go to a ger-shaped restaurant for a traditional mongolian lunch. Afterwards, we went to the national park where the leaves were yellow in the Sep. We climbed up the turtle rock and visited Aryapala Temple Meditation Center. To conclude, the schedule was packed with activities and our tour guides were very helpful in terms of taking photos/ videos, explaining the history and guiding us to climb. Worth it!

  SzeTo_WOctober 2026via Viator

• 5snapshot of mongolia

  ticked a lot of boxes when time short. enjoyed all the activities. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly.

  Simone_GOctober 2026via Viator

• 5just go! so enjoyable...

  just go! so enjoyable -lovely knowledgeable humans taking you around to do some seriously cool things :) i really appreciated their kindness and enthusiasm-thanks again

  patrick_nOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Great day trip from UB

  A must do when in UB with limited days. Great 1 day trip/outing! Very informative, especially at the Ghinggis Khaan statue

  Anita_ASeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Fantastic day! Would...

  Fantastic day! Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of booking. Dead and Baga are brilliant guides - throughly enjoyed the tour, also the meal was gorgeous too.

  Paul_GSeptember 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Ulaanbaatar

• Its from-price is 58% below the median of the 29 city tours we list in Ulaanbaatar.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 29.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital on the Tuul River, is a high, cold city of Buddhist monasteries, Soviet squares and nomadic traditions.

Ulaanbaatar lies at around 1,350 metres in a valley below Bogd Khan mountain, and is among the coldest capitals in the world. It grew from a movable monastery town, and Gandan Monastery, still a working Buddhist centre, holds a tall gilded statue of Avalokiteshvara. Sükhbaatar Square, the central plaza, is dominated by the Government Palace with a large seated statue of Chinggis Khan.

Top-ranked sights in Ulaanbaatar: Genghis Khan Statue Complex (Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex), Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Zaisan Memorial.

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