The sight of this huge statue at first led me to some confusion. In the middle of the boundless steppes, so to speak, in an open field, a rider on a horse the size of a nine-story house stands and sparkles in the sun. Probably, all this fits perfectly into the ideas of the Mongols about what a real monument should be like.
The 40-meter statue of this great commander is located in Tsongzhin-Boldog, on the banks of the Tuul River, about 50 km east of the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar.
It is considered the largest equestrian statue in the world and is the main attraction of the country.
According to legend, in 1177 it was here that Genghis Khan, who became the greatest khan and conquered almost the whole world, overcame a difficult time after the death of his father, found a gilded whip on the way from his father's friend. For the Mongols, finding a whip is considered a good omen, so they decided to locate the complex in this place.
The construction of this huge structure took about 300 tons of stainless steel.
The statue is located in the Genghis Khan complex, which is a 10-meter tourist center. The building of the center is surrounded by 36 columns, which symbolize the khans of the Mongol Empire, from Genghis to Ligden Khan.
The steel statue of the great commander on horseback, under whose hooves a building in the Gothic style is located, is a symbol of conquered Europe.
By the way, this statue is included in the list of 9 wonders of Mongolia and is a national symbol of the state.
There is an observation deck in the horse's head, to which everyone can take an elevator or stairs through his chest and neck. The site is located at a height of 30 m above the ground and offers an extraordinary view of the vast expanses of Mongolia.
The equestrian statue itself is hollow inside and includes 2 floors.
In the tourist center there are: a souvenir shop, a museum of the Xiongnu era, a conference hall, an art gallery, a billiard room and even a restaurant. A huge map is also kept here, where you can see all the lands that were conquered by Genghis Khan during the years of his reign.
Of particular interest is the 2-meter golden whip.
The official opening of the monument was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the formation of the Mongolian state.
Already this year, it is planned to create a whole cultural, entertainment and business center on the territory of the complex. It is also planned to plant about 10,000 trees here and enclose the entire territory of the complex with a stone wall. Around the main square of the statue will be 200 camps made of yurts in the form of a horse brand, which was used by the Mongol tribes in the 13th century. In addition, the steel statue of Genghis Khan is planned to be covered with gold for better visibility in the steppe. Although, in my opinion, this building is hard not to notice anyway. All this should improve the tourism industry in the country.
Like the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal or the Great Wall, so the statue of Genghis Khan will become a symbol that all of Mongolia will be proud of.
The statue impressed with its simply incredible size. Of course, it will be even more interesting here when all the work is completed. Although the unfinished complex with a huge statue in the center is worth a look.
On the banks of the Tuul River, which is 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, there is a majestic forty-meter statue of Genghis Khan sitting on a horse - the tallest equestrian statue in the world. There are 36 columns around it, symbolizing 36 khans who headed Mongolia after Genghis Khan.
There is no person in the world who would not hear this name of the cruel Mongol conqueror who conquered a huge part of the world in the 13th century; a warrior who sowed devastation and death around him. But not everyone knows what an important role Genghis Khan played in the fate of Mongolia, because it was he who was the founder of the Mongol Empire, a colossal one that mankind has never known in its entire history.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state. For the entire Mongolian people, this monument is of great importance, because for them Genghis Khan is the person from whom the history of the nation begins.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state.
The monument to Genghis Khan is more than just a statue. It is installed on a round base with a diameter of 30 meters and a height of 10 m. Plus, the equestrian statue itself is hollow and consists of two floors. Inside the complex there are several interesting objects that are definitely worth a visit. The pedestal housed a historical museum dedicated to the Mongol khans; a huge map on which you can trace all the conquests of the great Genghis Khan; art Gallery; conference hall; several restaurants; room for playing billiards; souvenir shop.
The opening of the monument, which took 250 tons of stainless steel, took place in 2008 after three years of construction. To date, the statue of Genghis Khan is one of the most popular attractions in Mongolia.
The place where the huge steel Genghis Khan rises on the hill has its own history associated with the great warrior. According to legend, it is here that the history of the Mongol Empire as a whole begins. In 1177, the young Temujin, who in the future took the name Genghis Khan, discovered a golden whip on the top of a hill, which symbolized good luck. For Temujin, this find was a sign that the gods favor him in fulfilling his dream of uniting the Mongols scattered around the nomadic tribes. He fulfilled his plan: in 1206, the Great Mongol Empire was formed by his forces, and a copy of the famous golden whip can still be seen inside the base of the statue.
In addition to the whip in the tourist complex, the visitor is invited to try dishes according to traditional Mongolian recipes, play a game of billiards or take the elevator to the observation deck located in the head of Genghis Khan's horse. From there, from a thirty-meter height, a stunning view of the mountains and plains, the endless bewitching Mongolian steppes opens up. This panorama is especially beautiful in spring, when tulips bloom everywhere.
Today, a theme park of the same name is being built around the statue of Genghis Khan, dedicated to the era of his reign and the peculiarities of the life of the Mongolian people in those days. There is also a version that the name of the future cultural and historical complex will be the Golden Whip. It is planned to divide the park into six parts: a camp of warriors, a camp of artisans, a camp of shamans, a yurt of a khan, a camp of cattle breeders and an educational camp. It is also planned to decorate the park with an artificial lake and set up an open-air theater. The total estimated area of the park is 212 hectares.
How to get there
The statue of Genghis Khan is located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar. Tour buses run here. You can only get there by car or taxi (800 MNT per km). The cost of visiting the complex is 700 MNT.
On the banks of the Tuul River, which is 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, there is a majestic forty-meter statue of Genghis Khan sitting on a horse - the tallest equestrian statue in the world. There are 36 columns around it, symbolizing 36 khans who headed Mongolia after Genghis Khan.
There is no person in the world who would not hear this name of the cruel Mongol conqueror who conquered a huge part of the world in the 13th century; a warrior who sowed devastation and death around him. But not everyone knows what an important role Genghis Khan played in the fate of Mongolia, because it was he who was the founder of the Mongol Empire, a colossal one that mankind has never known in its entire history.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state. For the entire Mongolian people, this monument is of great importance, because for them Genghis Khan is the person from whom the history of the nation begins.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state.
The monument to Genghis Khan is more than just a statue. It is installed on a round base with a diameter of 30 meters and a height of 10 m. Plus, the equestrian statue itself is hollow and consists of two floors. Inside the complex there are several interesting objects that are definitely worth a visit. The pedestal housed a historical museum dedicated to the Mongol khans; a huge map on which you can trace all the conquests of the great Genghis Khan; art Gallery; conference hall; several restaurants; room for playing billiards; souvenir shop.
The opening of the monument, which took 250 tons of stainless steel, took place in 2008 after three years of construction. To date, the statue of Genghis Khan is one of the most popular attractions in Mongolia.
The place where the huge steel Genghis Khan rises on the hill has its own history associated with the great warrior. According to legend, it is here that the history of the Mongol Empire as a whole begins. In 1177, the young Temujin, who in the future took the name Genghis Khan, discovered a golden whip on the top of a hill, which symbolized good luck. For Temujin, this find was a sign that the gods favor him in fulfilling his dream of uniting the Mongols scattered around the nomadic tribes. He fulfilled his plan: in 1206, the Great Mongol Empire was formed by his forces, and a copy of the famous golden whip can still be seen inside the base of the statue.
In addition to the whip in the tourist complex, the visitor is invited to try dishes according to traditional Mongolian recipes, play a game of billiards or take the elevator to the observation deck located in the head of Genghis Khan's horse. From there, from a thirty-meter height, a stunning view of the mountains and plains, the endless bewitching Mongolian steppes opens up. This panorama is especially beautiful in spring, when tulips bloom everywhere.
Today, a theme park of the same name is being built around the statue of Genghis Khan, dedicated to the era of his reign and the peculiarities of the life of the Mongolian people in those days. There is also a version that the name of the future cultural and historical complex will be the Golden Whip. It is planned to divide the park into six parts: a camp of warriors, a camp of artisans, a camp of shamans, a yurt of a khan, a camp of cattle breeders and an educational camp. It is also planned to decorate the park with an artificial lake and set up an open-air theater. The total estimated area of the park is 212 hectares.
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On the banks of the Tuul River, which is 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, there is a majestic forty-meter statue of Genghis Khan sitting on a horse - the tallest equestrian statue in the world. There are 36 columns around it, symbolizing 36 khans who headed Mongolia after Genghis Khan.
There is no person in the world who would not hear this name of the cruel Mongol conqueror who conquered a huge part of the world in the 13th century; a warrior who sowed devastation and death around him. But not everyone knows what an important role Genghis Khan played in the fate of Mongolia, because it was he who was the founder of the Mongol Empire, a colossal one that mankind has never known in its entire history.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state. For the entire Mongolian people, this monument is of great importance, because for them Genghis Khan is the person from whom the history of the nation begins.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state.
The monument to Genghis Khan is more than just a statue. It is installed on a round base with a diameter of 30 meters and a height of 10 m. Plus, the equestrian statue itself is hollow and consists of two floors. Inside the complex there are several interesting objects that are definitely worth a visit. The pedestal housed a historical museum dedicated to the Mongol khans; a huge map on which you can trace all the conquests of the great Genghis Khan; art Gallery; conference hall; several restaurants; room for playing billiards; souvenir shop.
The opening of the monument, which took 250 tons of stainless steel, took place in 2008 after three years of construction. To date, the statue of Genghis Khan is one of the most popular attractions in Mongolia.
The place where the huge steel Genghis Khan rises on the hill has its own history associated with the great warrior. According to legend, it is here that the history of the Mongol Empire as a whole begins. In 1177, the young Temujin, who in the future took the name Genghis Khan, discovered a golden whip on the top of a hill, which symbolized good luck. For Temujin, this find was a sign that the gods favor him in fulfilling his dream of uniting the Mongols scattered around the nomadic tribes. He fulfilled his plan: in 1206, the Great Mongol Empire was formed by his forces, and a copy of the famous golden whip can still be seen inside the base of the statue.
Mongolia: Genghis Khan country
In addition to the whip in the tourist complex, the visitor is invited to try dishes according to traditional Mongolian recipes, play a game of billiards or take the elevator to the observation deck located in the head of Genghis Khan's horse. From there, from a thirty-meter height, a stunning view of the mountains and plains, the endless bewitching Mongolian steppes opens up. This panorama is especially beautiful in spring, when tulips bloom everywhere.
Today, a theme park of the same name is being built around the statue of Genghis Khan, dedicated to the era of his reign and the peculiarities of the life of the Mongolian people in those days. There is also a version that the name of the future cultural and historical complex will be the Golden Whip. It is planned to divide the park into six parts: a camp of warriors, a camp of artisans, a camp of shamans, a yurt of a khan, a camp of cattle breeders and an educational camp. It is also planned to decorate the park with an artificial lake and set up an open-air theater. The total estimated area of the park is 212 hectares.
How to get there
The statue of Genghis Khan is located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar. Tour buses run here. The only way to get there is by car or taxi. The cost of visiting the complex is 8500 MNT.
Prices on the page are for September 2018.
Coordinates: 47.80793, 107.53690
It is difficult to find at least one person in the world who has not heard of Genghis Khan. This Mongol warrior managed in the thirteenth century to conquer most of the world that exists today and kill about forty million people. However, the people of Mongolia revere him as a great hero who united the nation with his strong hand. And this is true, because during the reign of Genghis Khan the Mongol Empire was founded, and all the previously scattered tribes began to live in peace and harmony. About twenty years ago, there was an increased interest in his personality in the country and numerous establishments appeared with the name of a national hero. And the monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia has become the largest monument in the world depicting a horse rider. This statue is one of the main attractions of the country. It is to this monument that our today's article is devoted. From it you will learn how to get to the monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia, and we will also tell the story of its occurrence and make a description of the entire memorial complex. So, let's go on an exciting journey through the Mongolian steppe.
Where is the monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia?
If you happen to be in Ulaanbaatar, then do not be lazy and be sure to go to the famous monument. It is worth seeing with your own eyes. There is a monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia, fifty kilometers from the capital. A beautiful place near the Tola River was chosen for its installation. It is convenient that a highway runs past the memorial complex. This allows tourists and locals to easily reach the monument. The Mongols themselves consider it obligatory to come here at least once a year to pay tribute to the memory of their national hero.
Legend of the Golden Whip
It is interesting that the place for the monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia was not chosen by chance. It is associated with an ancient legend about the beginning of the military path of Temujin (such a name was given to Genghis Khan at birth by his parents). Being quite young, he was only looking for opportunities to unite the Mongol tribes, for this he needed a strong army, and he turned to an old friend of his father. He did not support Temujin and sent him home.
Saddened, he galloped across the steppe when his attention was attracted by a whip lying on the ground. According to some reports, its handle was made of gold, according to others - it looked quite ordinary, with the exception of skillful carving. The place where the great warrior found an unusual whip was the valley of the Tola River.
Legends say that Temujin's find had magical powers and helped him conquer half the world. But after his death, the whip disappeared without a trace, they could not find it even after centuries. But the place where he appeared for the first time was well known, so it was here that it was decided to erect a majestic monument to Genghis Khan. In Mongolia, information about this unusual building is placed in all advertising booklets, and the statue itself is considered one of the nine Mongolian wonders. It is noteworthy that this monument combines traditional architectural motifs and innovative technologies.
Monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia: description
Many tourists say that the statue of the great conqueror becomes visible a few kilometers before it. Genghis Khan is made sitting on a horse and looking into the Mongolian steppes, where he was born. The pedestal of the monument is a room with thirty-six columns. This number was not chosen by chance: that is how many khans were replaced after the great Genghis Khan.
At the very base there are many establishments: restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, a historical museum, which exhibits household items of the ancient Mongols. There is also a gallery displaying the work of local artists. Tourists cannot deny themselves the pleasure of tasting national cuisine dishes made from horse meat and potatoes. Of particular interest to visitors is a huge map hanging on the wall, which highlights all the territories once conquered by Genghis Khan. Also attracts attention and a whip of gold two meters long. Historians claim that it is an exact copy of the very item that Temujin found in the thirteenth century.
How many meters high is the monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia? This question is asked by everyone who sees this monument for the first time. Surprisingly, the height of the statue reaches forty meters. Nowhere in the world is there such an equestrian statue. At a height of thirty meters, there is a horse's head; architects and sculptors have equipped an observation deck in it. An elevator delivers tourists to it. Particularly hardy can climb up the stairs. Remarkable what? except for the endless steppes? nothing is visible from above, but they make an incomparable impression on most visitors to the memorial complex.
The history of the creation of the monument
The idea to create a monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia belongs to the sculptor D. Erdenebileg. While still a student, he thought about how to perpetuate the memory of the great conqueror, and even made some sketches of the future monument. In 2005, he began to closely communicate with the architect J. Enkhzhargala. Together they created a grandiose project that pleased the authorities of Mongolia. It was decided to allocate funds for the construction of the monument.
Monument construction
Construction began almost immediately, because all work was to be completed by 2008. Three months were allotted for the detailed development of the sketch, after which the workers cleared a platform for the foundation with a diameter of thirty meters. The building had to be ten meters high to make the monument one of the tallest in the world.
The construction took three years, and it took about 250 tons of stainless steel. Many tourists note that the sculptural composition is replete with details. This delights all visitors to the monument, because it is hard to imagine how the builders recreated the smallest elements of Genghis Khan's attire and the harness of his horse.
The opening of the monument
In autumn 2008, a monument to Genghis Khan was unveiled in Mongolia. The press published photos and videos from this celebration literally everywhere. The ceremony was honored by the presence of the first persons of the state and the president himself.
It is noteworthy that the Mongols themselves consider the opening of the monument to be practically the main holiday in the new history of the country. For them, this statue is a more important symbol than the Eiffel Tower for the Parisians and the Statue of Liberty for the Americans. After all, the Mongolian national hero was not a fictional person, but a real person who did a lot for the development of his people.
golden statue
Two years after the opening of the monument, it was decided to cover it with gold. For these purposes, the country's authorities turned to gold mining corporations. They immediately allocated the necessary amount of precious metal so that in the steppe there was not just a monument, but a shining statue, which was visible from afar in the rays of the sun. However, this idea has not materialized so far.
Memorial Complex
The authorities of Mongolia did not stop at the creation of the statue. On an area of 212 hectares, they decided to create a real memorial complex, where tourists from all over the world will come. This complex will be called the "Golden Whip", and here you can get acquainted with the life of the Mongols, completely immersed in their world.
It is planned to install more than eight hundred yurts for tourists in this territory, where you can stay overnight and feel like an ancient Mongol. The creators of the theme park promise to plant about a hundred thousand trees here and enclose them with a stone wall. It will be possible to enter and exit the memorial complex through the northern and southern gates. It is also planned to build a swimming pool on the territory. It is believed that after the construction is completed, this complex will have no equal not only in Mongolia, but also in neighboring countries.
Road to Genghis Khan
How to get to the monument of Genghis Khan in Mongolia? This question is asked by many tourists traveling around the country on their own. If you have your own car, then the road to the monument to the great conqueror will seem extremely simple to you.
You need to leave Ulaanbaatar in an easterly direction, after 16 kilometers you will see the city of Nalaikh. Here you need to turn left and go straight to the statue.
If you do not have your own car, it will be much more difficult for you to get to the monument. Many tourists use the services of sightseeing buses. You can also order a taxi. Keep in mind that public transport does not go to the monument to Genghis Khan.
Adult tourists must pay seven hundred tugriks (just over 17 rubles) to visit the monument, children from seven to twelve years old - three hundred and fifty tugriks. Children under seven years old can visit the monument absolutely free.