Terelj National Park & Chinggis Khan Statue — 5 days

A compact introduction to Mongolia. Terelj National Park in the Khentii mountains offers rolling hills, forests and granite rocks such as Turtle Rock, with hiking, horseback riding and nomad families close to the capital. The trip ends with Mongolia's premier folk performance in Ulaanbaatar.

• Chinggis Khan National Museum
• Chinggis Khan Statue
• Aryabal Meditation Temple
• Visit to a nomad family
• Tumen Ekh cultural show

1. 01

   Day 1

   Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

   Upon arrival at the airport you are welcomed by your guide and transferred to the hotel. Visit the Chinggis Khan National Museum — the nation's largest, with over 10,000 objects relating to the Great Khans of the Mongol Empire and the history of Mongolia from the Xiongnu to the end of the 20th century. After lunch visit the palace museum of the 8th Bogd Gegeen, the last emperor of Mongolia. Built between 1893 and 1903 and named "The temple of developing wisdom", it displays religious art, ethnographic objects and the Bogd Khan's royal collection.

   Overnight:

   Hotel

2. 02

   Day 2

   Chinggis Khan Statue — Terelj

   Visit the Statue of Chinggis Khan, the largest equestrian statue in the world (30 m high without its 10 m pedestal), with an observation deck on the horse's head. Legend says that young Temujin found a golden whip here in 1177 — a sign of success before he united the Mongols. The 36 columns at the base symbolise the 36 Khans who ruled after Chinggis Khan. Drive on to Terelj National Park. Arrive at the "Heaven Envoy" camp in Terelj National Park for lunch — a peaceful spot with a shamanic "world tree".

   Overnight:

   Ger camp

   Distance:

   95 km, 1.5 h (paved road)

3. 03

   Day 3

   Terelj National Park

   Walk to the Aryabal Meditation Temple, hidden in the mountains near Turtle Rock. Built in the shape of an elephant's head, it is reached by 108 steps — an auspicious number in Buddhism — symbolising the elephant's trunk. The valleys around are full of granite formations and wild flowers, including edelweiss. After lunch at the camp, visit a nomad family. Optional horseback riding or exploring the area.

   Overnight:

   Ger camp

4. 04

   Day 4

   Ulaanbaatar

   Return to Ulaanbaatar and shop for souvenirs at the State Department Store or a cashmere factory store. In the evening, a cultural performance by the Tumen Ekh ensemble — Mongolia's premier traditional group, with folk music, throat singing, dance and contortion.

   Overnight:

   Hotel

5. 05

   Day 5

   Departure

   After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport or train station.

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