About an hour's drive from Ulaanbaatar, Terelj is Mongolia's premier tourist destination. You can enjoy various sceneries such as rivers and mountains in Inner Terelj, and admire the landscape dotted with large rocks.
There are also tourist spots like Turtle Rock and Aryabal Temple.
Turtle Rock appears shortly after entering Terelj National Park. The rock, made of large orthoclase granite pegmatite, is shaped like a giant turtle and stands about 15 meters tall, independently located at the foot of a mountain. You can climb up to the base of its neck and enjoy a small adventure by passing under the rock.
Aryabal Temple's approach starts with a grassland, followed by a suspension bridge, and finally stone steps leading to the main hall. There are also prayer wheels used in Tibetan Buddhism, and the temple is still supported by strong faith.
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Aryapala Temple Meditation Center, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
🏢Attraction name: Aryapala Temple Meditation Center
📍Address: Aryapala Temple, ND - 6 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar 12739
🚗Transportation: Charter car
👍Must-visit: The temple is on a hilltop. The hill is not very high. After a little effort to climb to the top, you can overlook the mountains.
🎟Ticket: 2,000 MNT (about CNY 5)
💗Other tips:
1. Aryabal Temple is located in Terelj Park and is also known as the Meditation Temple.
2. The digital code of Aryapala Temple: 108 and 8.
3. There are 108+8 steps from the foot of the mountain to the entrance of the temple. It is said that if you chant "Um Mani Badmi Hum" every time you step up, the sins you accidentally commit will be compensated and gradually reduced.
4. The fence around the temple is decorated with 108 small suvaras (small white pagodas), 8 religious offerings and other symbols.
5. There are 108 wheels around the temple. As long as you turn it, it is equivalent to chanting "Um Mani Badmi Hum" many times to make up for your mistakes and bring good luck.
6. Aryaabal is a Sanskrit name, and the Mongolian name is Chandman, which means the holder of the lotus.
7. On the east slope of Aryaabal Temple, the 6 letters of Maan are carved in color, which is an abbreviation of "Um Mani Badmi Hum".
8. Aryaabal Temple is very close to Turtle Mountain. It is not far from Turtle Mountain. You can climb 108 steps to reach it. Since you are here, you must climb to the top. Here you can overlook the entire Terelj National Park.