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National park of Mongolia
Photo: Chongkian, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park (Горхи-Тэрэлж) is in Tuv of Mongolia, 55 km outside of Ulaanbaatar. It's one of Mongolia's top attractions.
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It is a giant rock that looks like a turtle.
Completed in 2004, the temple is often mistaken for the "Princess Temple."A total of 108 stone steps lead up to the temple, and the surrounding area features 108 small stupas, 8 religious offerings, and a metal fence adorned with symbolic motifs such as providential treasure and Soyombo. Additionally, there are 108 circles around the temple complex.On the pathway to the temple, you'll encounter plaques displaying quotes from the Buddha's teachings. There's also a silver wheel shrine, with the ceiling of the shrine bearing up to 150 arrow markings. Each arrow, when turned, points to a number that corresponds to a birthdate. The number indicated reveals a horoscope and is posted on a board along the approach to Aryabal Temple.
Bridge crossing, flying fox, rock climbing
The affable Bert and his family run a friendly ger camp away from the main tourist area. He can arrange horse riding further into the park, including Gunjiin Sum and there's good hiking in the area. The food's great (including homemade cheese).
There are many tourist ger camps on the road as you approach Terelj village, some are closer to the road than others. Any of them can set you up with horse rental, otherwise you can just hike around the park.
Traditional tourist camp. Provides accommodation in the round felt traditional houses (authentic Mongolian gers) used by nomads, western-style amenities, including a sink, toilet, twin beds and electricity. Western-style showers, bathroom facilities, and restaurant facilities. The gers are decorated with traditional colorful patterns and furnished with soft and cozy beds. Each ger is furnished with beds, blankets, bedding sheets, pillows, small towels, bath towels, a table, stools, candles and matches, thermos, glasses, etc.
By car
The road is paved all the way, fine for cars. Lots of UB residents come for the weekend, so you can probably find a ride back to UB pretty easily. Offer to help pay for petrol.
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