Visit Gandan Monastery District
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![Fuß der 26 Meter hohen Statue der Göttin Janraisig im Gandan-Kloster, Ulaan-Baatar.
Foot of the statue of Avalokiteshvara - 26 metres high at Gandan Monastry, Ulaan-Baatar.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e4aa1e59e26e329f9bf2847755ce30a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Learn about the local history of Ulaanbaatar when you spend time at Gandantegchinlen Monastery. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
![The old Mongolian script is pure poetic calligraphy. I have no idea what it says though. #calligraphy #cities](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f1c2def2509dc3f9a2f0260e409cccd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sükhbaatar Square
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a trip to Sükhbaatar Square. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
![The National Museum of Mongolia [Mongolian:Монголын үндэсний түүхийн музей; formerly the National Museum of Mongolian History] is one of the national museums of Mongolia located in the capital Ulan Bator. The National Museum of Mongolia is a cultural, scientific, and educational organization, which is responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of the objects under its curation.
The first museum in Mongolia, which was called the Mongolian National Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fbe75545c036385de18c915cba34e3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Museum of Mongolia
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Mongolia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
![Sky resort
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/33072345081f7a42d9cdd3c104659433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sky Resort - Ski facility
Hit the slopes at Sky Resort - Ski facility during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
![I took this photo as a 360 degrees image. I am interested to see how it looks on Trover. There is a mural running the whole way around the monument and you can see people looking down the hill back to UB. The monument was built by the Russians as a memorial to unknown soldiers and heroes.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3c2e1334c10f29885dde434098fbc690.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Zaisan Memorial
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a stop at Zaisan Memorial. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
![Sükhbaatar Square (Mongolian: Сүхбаатарын талбай, pronounced Sükhbaatariin Talbai) is the central square of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It is named after and features an equestrian statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar, one of the leaders of Mongolia's 1921 revolution. The statue is located directly in front of the Saaral Ordon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d0907b884b806f1b580c6ad5bf4ffe26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Government Palace
After visiting Government Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Other neighborhoods around Gandan Monastery District
![Fuß der 26 Meter hohen Statue der Göttin Janraisig im Gandan-Kloster, Ulaan-Baatar.
Foot of the statue of Avalokiteshvara - 26 metres high at Gandan Monastry, Ulaan-Baatar.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e4aa1e59e26e329f9bf2847755ce30a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bayangol
You'll enjoy the mountain views and bars in Bayangol. You might want to make time for a stop at Gandantegchinlen Monastery or Hunting Museum.
![Still in the country side of Mongolia!!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66efddc63fe2f193f222642cb7f27ffa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Chingeltei
You'll enjoy the museums and theaters in Chingeltei. You might want to make time for a stop at Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs or Mongolian Natural History Museum.
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Sukhbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Sukhbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at Sukhbaatar Square or Government Palace.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7b16efcd92179af1241cec36f12b6cd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Ulaanbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Downtown Ulaanbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia or Sükhbaatar Square.
![#graffiti #streetart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c52211c742eef39baefdeefa60da211f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sansar
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Sansar. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sukhbaatar Square are a few top sights nearby.
![#graffiti #streetart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c52211c742eef39baefdeefa60da211f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bayanzürkh
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Bayanzürkh. You might want to make time for a stop at Mongolia National Park or Terelj National Park.