Chinggis khaan statue complex is located 54km from Ulaanbaatar among beautiful natural scenery on the bank of river Tuul, in the place called "Tsonjin Boldog", memorial place connected with historic events. The statue of Chinggis khaan is 40m high (131 feet), made of stainless steel and was erected in 2008. The base of 36 columns is said to represent the 36 great Khaans (Mongol kings) with the entrance gate to the complex being decorated with statues of the nine generals (noyons) of Chinggis khaan.
Chinggis Khaan is holding a tashuur - a form of whip used by Mongolia's herders and horsemen.
Why "Chinggis Khaan" holding a whip?
It is said that the statue is located where Chinggis khaan found the golden whip that inspired his future conquests (one legend states that he found the golden whip when he was traveling to the Khereid tribe to ask for help. Chinggis khaan felt this was a message from Tiger (the god of the Eternal Blue Sky) and it motivated him to achieve his wish of becoming ruler of the Mongol clans).
There are restaurants and souvenir shops and the exhibition hall.
Things you can do:
- Horse and Camel riding
- Visit museum
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Visiting nomadic family
- Playing basketball, football and sand volleyball
- Sledding
- Skating
- Skiing
- Shopping at souvenir shops
Travel tip:
If you are visiting Tsonjin Boldog, consider combining it with a visit to Gorkhi Terelj National Park at the same time.