Foto: The statue of Sukhbaatar on his horse (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Mongolia - Today is a day to explore Ulaanbaatar. We walk from the hotel toward the city center. The Land Rover dealer, located near the hotel, is closed on Sundays. Tomorrow morning, we’ll stop by with Brutus. We’ve heard a strange noise, have concerns about the left front suspension, and can’t open the oil reservoir of the transfer case. Hopefully, we can get everything fixed here. At California, the restaurant where we had dinner last night, we order lunch. We’ve just sat down when a short but heavy rainstorm hits. Fortunately, we’re inside. After the rain, we continue walking to Genghis Khan Square. South of the square lies the Choijin Lama Monastery. The walled complex is now a museum, wedged between the tall buildings of the modern city—a strange sight. Inside the temples, beautiful Buddha statues, ornate masks, and painted cloths are on display. Still, the temple loses some of its value now that it has been turned into a museum
Erdene Zuu Monastery
Mongolia - A watery sun shines through as we open the curtains. At least it’s dry. It seems to have been a good decision not to visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery yesterday, but today instead. At nine o’clock we arrive at the entrance gate of Erdene Zuu. The wall ...
The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
Mongolia - Just fifty kilometers outside Ulaanbaatar lies Terelj National Park. This nature reserve is popular among the residents of Ulaanbaatar. It’s relatively close by and offers many accommodation options. Numerous ger camps are lined up in the area. In the ...
The Naadam Festival
Mongolia - The largest event in Mongolia takes place annually on July 11 and 12, and it’s definitely worth planning your trip around. The Naadam Festival has a centuries-old history. It was originally a religious festival, but today, during these "Mongolian Olympic ...