Discovering Terelj National Park and Chinggis Statue

This one-day tour from Ulaanbaatar visits Terelj National Park (65–70 km east of the city) — granite cliffs, Turtle Rock and a small Buddhist temple — then continues to the 40-meter Chinggis Khaan Statue at Tsonjin Boldog, the world’s largest equestrian statue. The tour runs roughly 08:30–17:30, covers about 280 km, and includes hiking with optional horse riding.

Day 1. Terelj National Park

One of the Mongolian tourists attracted, Terelj National Park is a picturesque place of high granite cliffs that were eroded by the earth forces creating a magnificent landscape of granite tors as if sculpted by some giant sculptor. Terelj is only 65-70 km east of Ulaanbaatar. Let’s explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones; some of them look quite similar to giant turtles and after that visit one of a small Buddhist temple in Terelj national park.

Next point: Chinggis Khaan Monument

Next, we will continue to the Chinggis Khan Statue complex is located in “Tsonjin Boldog,” a historical place where Chinggis Khaan found his golden whip. The statue created as a memorial to the Man of the Millennium “Chinggis Khaan.” The 40-meter high stainless steel statue of Chinggis Khaan on horseback is the largest of its kind in the world.

· Activities: Hiking, visiting museums, photo shooting, Horse riding

Information

· Duration: 1 day

· Group Size: 1-24

· Tour starting time: 08:30-09:00

· Breakfast: 08:30, Lunch: 12:00-13:00, Dinner: 17:30-18:00

· Tour ending time: 17:00-17:30

· Tour distance: Distance 280 km

· Tour Operator: Enza Tours LLC

· Activities: Horse riding, hiking and Khustai National Park to see wild animals.

· Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Terelj National Park from Ulaanbaatar?

About 65–70 km east — roughly an hour and a half by car. Its granite tors, alpine meadows and the famous Turtle Rock formation make it the most visited national park near the capital.

What is the Chinggis Khaan Statue?

A 40-meter stainless-steel statue of Chinggis Khaan on horseback at Tsonjin Boldog, where legend says he found his golden whip. Visitors can climb to the viewing deck on the horse’s head for a panoramic view.

Can you visit Terelj and the statue in one day?

Yes — they lie in the same direction east of Ulaanbaatar and are the classic full-day combination. Prefer wild horses instead? See our Khustai National Park day tour.

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