It takes only an hour from Ulaanbaatar
(or Ulaanbator) and visitors will have exciting tours in the area of Manzshir Monastery,
in Bogd Khaan National Park. This 300 year old national park is one of
the most important natural heritage sites in Mongolia famous for its pristine
ecosystem and wildlife. Main attraction is the Manzshir monastery, once
used to host over 1000 lamas, and was badly destroyed in the 1930's during
communist purges. The ruins of the original monastery dating from 1733,
are clearly visible. God images, carved in the granite rock at the monastery,
is a unique historical and cultural exposition. |
