Visit Gandan Monastery District
Popular places to visit
Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Learn about the local history of Ulaanbaatar when you spend time at Gandantegchinlen Monastery. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sükhbaatar Square
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a trip to Sükhbaatar Square. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sky Resort Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Sky Resort Ski Resort during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
![The National Museum of Mongolia [Mongolian:Монголын үндэсний түүхийн музей; formerly the National Museum of Mongolian History] is one of the national museums of Mongolia located in the capital Ulan Bator. The National Museum of Mongolia is a cultural, scientific, and educational organization, which is responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of the objects under its curation.
The first museum in Mongolia, which was called the Mongolian National Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fbe75545c036385de18c915cba34e3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Museum of Mongolia
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Mongolia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Genghis Khan Statue Complex
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a trip to Genghis Khan Statue Complex. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Zaisan Memorial
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a stop at Zaisan Memorial. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Gandan Monastery District Hotel Deals
Nomado Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 6 July 2025
Toyoko Inn Ulaanbaatar
Reviewed on 17 July 2025
Blue Sky Hotel & Tower
Reviewed on 17 July 2025
Chinggis Khaan Hotel
Reviewed on 31 July 2025
Flower Hotel Ulaanbaatar
Reviewed on 19 July 2025
Hotel Nine
Reviewed on 27 July 2025
Other neighborhoods around Gandan Monastery District
Bayangol
You'll enjoy the mountain views and bars in Bayangol. You might want to make time for a stop at Gandantegchinlen Monastery or Hunting Museum.
Chingeltei
You'll enjoy the museums and theaters in Chingeltei. You might want to make time for a stop at Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs or Mongolian Natural History Museum.
Sukhbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Sukhbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at Sukhbaatar Square or Government Palace.
Downtown Ulaanbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Downtown Ulaanbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia or Ministry of Health.
Sansar
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Sansar. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Sukhbaatar Square and Government Palace are a few top sights nearby.
Bayanzürkh
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Bayanzürkh. You might want to make time for a stop at Mongolia National Park or Terelj National Park.
- Gandantegchinlen Monastery
- Hunting Museum
- Golden Temple
- Temple of Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara
- Sükhbaatar Square
- Terelj National Park
- National University of Mongolia
- National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia
- Sky Resort Ski Resort
- Mongolia National Park
- National Museum of Mongolia
- Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs
- Mongolian Natural History Museum
- Zaisan Memorial
- Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
- Sukhbaatar Square
- Government Palace
- Ministry of Health
- Central Tower
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Embassy of Japan
- Chinggis Khan Statue
- Ulaanbaatar City Museum
- The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
- Misheel Expo
- Choijin Lama Monastery
- Mogolian National Modern Art Gallery
- Chinggis Khan Garden
- National Sports Stadium
- International Intellectual Museum
- Wedding Palace
- Railway History Museum