Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages in Mongolia
A spiritual travel guide to Mongolia, covering 2 holy places and pilgrimage destinations.
This guide lists 2 sacred sites in Mongolia , connected to 1 spiritual tradition: Buddhism. 1 of them belong to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in Mongolia
Erdene Zuu Monastery
Visit Erdene Zuu at Kharkhorin, Mongolia's oldest surviving Buddhist monastery, set inside 108 white stupas beside the ruins of Karakorum.
Gandan Monastery
Visit Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's largest Buddhist monastery, home to a towering Migjid Janraisig statue and lively morning chanting.