Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape
The Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape in central Mongolia is a UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing 121,967 hectares of historical and cultural significance. Anchored by the ruins of Kharkhorum, Genghis Khan’s 13th-cen… see more
Erdene Zuu Monastery
Founded in 1585 on the ruins of Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, Erdene Zuu is Mongolia’s earliest surviving Buddhist monastery. The complex is defined by its massive outer wall studded with 108 white… see more
Tolgoin Boolt
Located on the Orkhon River just outside the historic hub of Kharkhorin, Tolgoin Boolt offers a utilitarian contrast to the region’s famous monasteries and ancient ruins. This run-of-river dam serves as a functional piec… see more
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