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Guide Location: Mongolia » Ulan Bator
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.0 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.0 km
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Author: leticia
Ulan Bator is Mongolia’s cultural, political, economic and social center. The central area of the city has excellent sights, government buildings, interesting museums, great restaurants and numerous monuments and statues. Check out the most interesting attractions in the center of Ulan Bator in the next walking tour.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Sükhbaatar Square
Sükhbaatar Square is the central square in Ulan Bator. It is named after and features a statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar, leader of Mongolia's 1921 revolution. It is located in front of the Saaral Ordon. Major buildings on the square include the Government Palace (built in 1951), the Golomt Bank, the Central Post Office, the Culture Palace and, until 2005, the Sükhbaatar mausoleum. Besides the Sükhbaatar monument in the middle of the square, one can find several other statues, including Genghis Khan and two of his generals in front of the Government House and the Jamsrangiin Sambuu monument in the northwestern corner.
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2) National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia
The National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia, also known as the Ulan Bator Opera House, was established in 1963. This beautiful brightly colored pink building with graceful white columns can be found in the southeast corner of Sükhbaatar Square and is the best performing arts venue in the city.
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3) Lenin Statue
This statue was erected in honor of the prominent Russian politician and statesman, philosopher, Marxist, writer and founder of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin. The statue is located east from the southeast corner of Sükhbaatar Square.
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4) Mongolian Artists' Exhibition Hall
Located on the corner of Peace Avenue and Chingisiin Örgön Chölöö, the Mongolian Artists' Exhibition Hall offers an interesting view of Mongolian art. Its collection of contemporary art features dramatic pictures, amazing carvings, beautiful tapestries and sculptures.
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5) Marshal Yumzhagiyn Tsedenbal Monument
This monument commemorates Yumzhagiyn Tsedenbal, politician, first secretary of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party, chairman of the People’s Republic of Mongolia, and marshal, who governed Mongolia for 40 years. The monument is located in front of the Theatre for Dramatic Arts.
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6) Yünsiyebü Byambyn Rinchen Monument
In front of the National Library of Mongolia in Ulan Bator is the monument to Yünsiyebü Byambyn Rinchen, one of the founders of modern Mongolian literature, a prominent translator and diverse scientist.
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7) Dashdorjiin Natsagdorj Monument
This monument is dedicated to Borjigin Dashdorjiin Natsagdorj, one of the best-known figures in Mongolian literature. He was the founder of Mongolian Writers Union and a prominent writer, poet and playwright.
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