Explore intricate carvings and elaborately decorated roofs in the heart of the city at Choijin Lama Temple Museum, a Buddhist monastery. Completed in 1908 by the Chinese and converted into a museum by the Soviets, the temple houses important Buddhist statues, including that of Sakyamuni and Choijin Lama made in the 18th century. The four-temple complex was occupied by the Mongolian Khan's brother, whose teacher was mummified and placed inside a statue here. With characteristic Chinese-style pointed roofs and one of the prayer halls in the shape of a yurt, the temple museum makes an interesting, serene escape from the city bustle. See Choijin Lama Temple Museum and all Ulaanbaatar has to offer by arranging your trip with our Ulaanbaatar online sightseeing planner.
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Choijin Lama Temple Museum reviews
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I think this monastery museum is the most instagramable. Because this temple is located in downtown and surrounded by glass buildings. Also, it has really impressive history
I think this monastery museum is the most instagramable. Because this temple is located in downtown and surrounded by glass buildings. Also, it has really impressive history more »
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When in UB you should take out 10-15 mins. just to walk around this old buddhist temple complex which is only a five min. walk from the central Djengis Khan Square. It offers great views of old...
When in UB you should take out 10-15 mins. just to walk around this old buddhist temple complex which is only a five min. walk from the central Djengis Khan Square. It offers great views of old... more »
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It’s a compound of many Buddhist temples showcasing the history of Buddhism in Mongolia and people who brought them. The temples’ physical structures are ancient Chinese buildings from outside yet Tibetan architecture and design inside. There are Tibetan Thangkas well preserved in some temples. In other temples, there are artefacts of tantric Buddhist lamas and shamans. The whole museum is a combination of Buddhism, Shamanism, and Taoism beliefs. But you have to pay if you want to take photos besides ticket fee. It’s not worth. Just walk in and explore all those temples.
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Beautiful location and located downtown Ulaanbaatar near thr Shangrila Hotel. Museum staff are limited on English speakers but the temple is worth seeing.
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