Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

🏛Attraction name: Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex 📍Attraction address: ND-5 khoroo, Nalaikh, Ulaanbaatar 12593 🚗Attraction transportation: Charter a car 👍Must-see attractions: Go up to the viewing platform on the horse's head through the elevator and stairs inside the statue to overlook the surrounding Mongolian grasslands. 🎟Ticket related: 20,000 Mongolian tu (about 43 yuan) 💗Other tips: There is also a museum on the underground floor that you can visit, don't forget to see it. The museum displays artifacts from the Xiongnu period and historical exhibits of the Mongolian Empire from the 13th to 14th centuries, including daily necessities, gold, crosses, etc. On the first floor, you can rent Mongolian traditional costumes for taking pictures Take a small helicopter to see the prairie, 180,000 Mongolian tu (about 363 yuan for 10 minutes) There are souvenir shops and restaurants on the first floor, providing Mongolian specialty products and food The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Museum is about 55 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, a 1.5-hour drive. This huge statue was built in 2008 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol Empire. The designers are sculptor D. Erdenebileg and architect J. Enkhjargal. The Genghis Khan statue faces east, symbolizing the Kent Province where Genghis Khan was born. Legend has it that Genghis Khan found a golden whip here when he was a child. The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue is one of the most representative landmarks in Mongolia. The statue is 40 meters high and weighs about 250 tons. It took two years and an investment of 4.2 million US dollars to build. The entire building is supported by 36 columns, representing the 36 tribal khans of Mongolia. On both sides of the gate are statues of 9 generals under Genghis Khan's tent. Legend has it that the statue is located where Temujin (Genghis Khan) found the golden whip when he was young. You can also see a huge horse whip here, as well as photos of Mongolian great men from past dynasties. The world's largest Mongolian boots are nine meters high. To make this boot, 225 cowhides, 120 square meters of plush, 180 square meters of canvas and 300 liters of glue were used. The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue was selected into the Guinness World Records. The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue is combined with the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park to arrange a one-day tour. 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-20:00 💞Recommendation reason: Mongolian 🇲🇳 landmark building, a must-see attraction