Visit a revitalized and restored Tibetan-style Buddhist compound at Gandantegchenling Monastery. Home to more than 150 monks, the suburban monastery features a residential area for religious practitioners, ornate temples, teaching centers, and a 26.5 m (87 ft) copper statue of Avalokitesvara adorned with 2,286 gems and precious stones. Although the temple escaped Stalin's mass destruction of religious institutions, worship restrictions remained in place until 1990, the end of Marxism in Mongolia. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees during your visit. For Gandantegchenling Monastery and beyond, use our Ulaanbaatar trip generator to get the most from your Ulaanbaatar vacation.
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bobiguzman
A Buddhist Tibetan style monastery. Dubbed as "A Great Place of Complete Joy"at Dalkha Hill featuring the Giant 26m tall statue of Avalokitesvara (Boddhisattva Megjid-Janraiseg): the Lord who watches ... more »
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postrawb
Thus would be a fantastic place but it is starting to look like a run down place falling apart. Needs a lot of repairs. more »
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thetravellingfugu
Definitely not one of the most memorable temples I have seen, and it looked like it was not well maintained. Listening to the monks chanting was the only memorable part of this visit. more »
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