3 Days Express Central Mongolia and Terelj National Park

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Drive to Terelj National Park
3 stops
1
Zaisan Hill Monument
Zaisan Hill Monument in Ulaanbaatar Located in southern Ulaanbaatar, the Zaisan Memorial features the Mongolian Soyombo and Soviet Hammer and Sickle symbols, honoring Soviet soldiers. A scenic staircase and paved road lead visitors up the hill to the main monument, offering panoramic views of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Chinggis Khaan Statue And Gorkhi Terelj
The 40-meter-tall Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue, the world’s largest, located at Tsonjin Boldog. Made of stainless steel, it depicts Chinggis Khaan holding a golden whip and is surrounded by a cultural complex with panoramic views and a museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Terelj National Park Gorkhi–Terelj National Park, located 60 km southeast of Ulaanbaatar (about a 1 to 2 hour drive), is the closest national park to the city. Highlights include Turtle Rock and the Aryabal Meditation Temple, set among scenic granite mountains, forests, and unique rock formations. An hour horse ride in Terelj National Park.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Drive to Kharkhorin Via Semi Gobi
2 stops
4
Elsen Tasarkhai
Elsen Tasarkhai -Elsen Tasarkhai, part of the Mongol Els sand dunes, stretches for 80 km across central Mongolia. Surrounded by steppe, rivers, and forested mountains, it features a unique landscape where sand dunes meet greenery, with the Khugnu Khan Mountains rising to the north. A one-hour camel ride is included.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Kharkhorin
Kharkhorin The ancient capital of Mongolia in the Middle Ages, Kharkhorum, attracts the most attention of experts. Kharkhorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire for 32 of its 140 years of existence. In the vicinity of Kharkhorum are the remains of Kharkhorum, the capital of the Great Mongol Empire founded by Ögedei Khan. There is also the Erdene-Zuu monastery.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Drive to ULaanbaatar after visited destination Kharkhorin
2 stops
6
Kharakhorum Museum
Kharkhorum museum The Karakorum Museum is a modern archaeological museum named after the ancient capital city of Karakorum. It presents a rich collection of artifacts discovered in the Orkhon Valley and the ruins of Karakorum, offering visitors a deep insight into Mongolia’s early civilizations and imperial history. Built with grant aid from the Japan as a symbol of Mongolian-Japanese friendship, the museum officially opened on September 15, 2010, and is recognized as Mongolia’s first museum fully meeting international standards for historical and archaeological institutions.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Erdene Zuu Monastery
Erdene Zuu Monastery is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, located near the ruins of ancient Karakorum. Founded in the 1580s under the order of the Dalai Lama, it once had 62 temples and over 500 buildings. Today, visitors can explore temples such as the West, Middle, and East Zuu, admire the Golden Stupa, and see Buddhist artworks, statues, and ritual objects while experiencing active monastic life.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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