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Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue

Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, Tsonjin Boldog

A 40-metre stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, raised in 2008 where legend says he found a golden whip.

Location
Erdene, Töv aimag
Period
Modern monument
Date
Opened 2008

History

The statue stands at Tsonjin Boldog, about a mile from the Tuul river, where legend says Genghis Khan found a golden whip, a sign of good fortune. It was erected in 2008 to mark the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol Empire in 1206.

The figure is 40 metres tall and made of stainless steel; it was designed by the sculptor D. Erdenebileg and the architect J. Enkhjargal. It stands on a visitor centre 10 metres high with 36 columns, one for each khan from Genghis Khan to Ligdan Khan.

What to See

  • The walk up through the horse's chest and neck to a viewing platform on its head
  • The 36 columns of the base, one for each khan from Genghis to Ligdan
  • The exhibition and museum in the visitor centre

Visiting

  • About 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, roughly an hour by car.
  • Inside, an elevator in the horse's back leads up to the exhibition hall and the walk to the head.

Distances and travel times are approximate. Check local conditions, opening hours and permits before you travel.

Sources

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