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.
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.
![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.
Sukhbaatar Square
Find out about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a stop at Sukhbaatar Square. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Things to do
Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour+National Park+Camel Ride+Eagle
Genghis Khan Statue Tour + Bonus Gorkhi-Terelj National Park One Day tour
City tour all included, traditional music and dance concert
Ulaanbaatar Signature Tour – Mongolia’s Capital in One Day
Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour+National Park+Camel Ride+Eagle
Chenghis Khan Statue Complex+ National Park and Eagle Tour
Gandan Monastery District Hotel Deals
Nomado Boutique Hotel
Good for a short stay in Ulaanbaatar, not far from some major city landmarks. WiFi is good. Staff is nice.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025
Chinggis Khaan Hotel
Very comfortable, classic hotel in the National Wrestling Federation area. Some staff were top tier, going above and beyond to make the stay great and easy; others probably need more training in hospitality but the good ones were excellent. Decent gym, okay spa (both operated by private companies). ...
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel
Nice place with great staff. My only complaint (which is common in this part of the world) is that I could smell the drain in my room.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Blue Sky Hotel & Tower
Great location, beautiful city view, and nice staff.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace
Friendly, clean, helpful, comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Ulaanbaatar Hotel
There wasn’t room to walk around the bed but there was more wardrobe space for hanging your clothes. The bathroom is spacious but the shower area is fully enclosed so it can be a little cramped for someone of a bigger size. Also, water can leak out of the shower into the toilet area if you’re not ...
Reviewed on Nov 24, 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 KHANBURGEDEI Center.
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.