Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Гандантэгчэнлин хийд
Established hundreds of years ago, Gandan remains the premier Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar.

📜 Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
🔍 Center of Buddhism in Mongolia, established in 1809.

Why Go

🙏 Experience the current role of Buddhism in Mongolia
🚶 Easy 20-minute walk from city square
🧘 Island of tranquility to escape city hectic life
📸 Photography allowed, no entrance fee

Why Avoid

🥶 Not heated, can be cold
crowds on special days

Tips

⏰ Visit early morning for services, drumming, chanting
🔄 Walk clockwise around the Avalokitesvara statue

Cost

💰 Entry to complex free, some temple parts require pass.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9 AM to 5 PM.

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