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Mongolia’s Monasteries: The 7 Best Visits

7 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $50

Most of the country’s monasteries were destroyed in the 1930s and rebuilt from the 1990s on. These 7 visits cover the ones inside reach of Ulaanbaatar, including the Aglag temple and the Bogd Khan mountain trails behind the city.

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Bogd Khan Mountain: Tsetsee Gun Peak Hike & Monastery tour

1.Bogd Khan Mountain: Tsetsee Gun Peak Hike & Monastery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $119Our pick

Hike Mongolia’s Tsetsee Gun Peak with a local guide, forest picnic, mountain views, and the ruins of Manzushir Monastery near Ulaanbaatar.

“What an amazing trip. Zuchi was a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide, giving constant support and advice on what was, if not an experienced hiker, a terrain that was tough in places. The scenery was stunning and the snacks that were provided were very welcome. Lunch was delicious and included an amazing fruit platter. Thank you for an amazing trip.”

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Aglag creation temple day tour transport - The Ride North to Töv Province
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Aglag creation temple day tour transport

3.Aglag creation temple day tour transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $90

Review of Aglag Creation Temple from Ulaanbaatar, with private transport, mountain paths, Buddhist art, costs, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The driver was very good and courteous. The “attraction “ however is somewhat ordinary although it is an 18th century building. It didn’t have the feel of serenity and spirituality, may be because there were hundreds of primary school children on a day outing.”

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AGLAG BUTEEL MONASTERY: One Day Private Tour - Why Aglag Buteel feels different
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AGLAG BUTEEL MONASTERY: One Day Private Tour

5.AGLAG BUTEEL MONASTERY: One Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $199

Escape Ulaanbaatar for a private hike to Aglag Buteel Monastery, with Buddhist art, forest trails, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.

“This was an incredibly beautiful two-ish hour drive to a gorgeous forest and a fun hike. An absolute highlight of my too brief time in Mongolia”

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Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and Sain Nomun Monastery Tour - Starting at Bayangol Hotel at 10 a.m.
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Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and Sain Nomun Monastery Tour

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