Meeting Genghis Khan and Nomads: A Day Trip to Terelj
ID: GYG1409186-2151463
Category:
Country: Mongolia
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover Terelj National Park on a day trip from Ulaanbaatar. Visit the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, savor traditional cuisine in a nomadic yurt, and try on traditional clothing.
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Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and head to the Equestrian Statue of Genghis Khan. Admire the world's largest equestrian statue, standing 40 meters tall, and learn about the history of the Mongol Empire.
Next, visit a nomadic home and experience the daily life of nomadic people. Help care for their livestock, interact with the nomads, and enjoy a traditional lunch in a yurt.
Continue to Turtle Rock, a massive rock naturally eroded into the shape of a turtle. Then, head to Ariyabal Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist temple established centuries ago as a sacred space where people could connect with their inner selves. Climb the 108 stone steps to the main hall and enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful natural scenery of Terelj National Park.
Finally, try on traditional ethnic clothing and take commemorative photos before returning to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar.
Highlights
- Explore Terelj National Park and learn about nomadic culture on a day trip
- Visit the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue and learn about the Mongol Empire
- Savor traditional cuisine in a nomadic yurt and try on traditional clothing
- Visit scenic spots such as Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Monastery
- Enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful natural scenery of Terelj National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Further customization is possible upon request
INCLUDED
- Visit to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
- Visit to a Nomadic Home
- Lunch at a nomadic family's home
- Visit to Turtle Rock
- Visit to Alyabal Temple
- Traditional Costume Experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
