13th Century Park
Introduction
Located about 96 km east of Ulaanbaatar in Erdene soum, Tuv province, this unique cultural park spans 88 hectares around Yol Mountain. Designed as a “living museum,” it recreates the lifestyle of the Mongol Empire during Chinggis Khaan’s era. Visitors experience life without modern technology: no television, electricity, or phones—allowing for an authentic 13th-century atmosphere. The park features traditional ger camps, farms, statues, and performance areas, offering a true immersion into Mongolian heritage. Guests can dine in a palace setting reminiscent of the Great Khans, practice archery, ride horses and camels, or simply relax while enjoying Mongolia’s wide-open steppe and clear blue skies.
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Trip Details
Activities
Craftsmen Park: Observe traditional artisans making handmade items such as jewelry, horse tack, tools, woolen felt decorations, and carpets—all crafted in authentic 13th-century style.
Educational Park: Learn Mongolian calligraphy and try writing traditional scripts, while exploring the historical methods of education and literacy.
Herders Park: Experience nomadic life—train and lasso horses, ride camels, yaks, and horses, learn pastoral skills, and see how dairy products and leather goods were traditionally made.
Shaman Park: In keeping with ancient customs, Shamans from different clans across Mongolia gather under the vast blue sky around a sacred bonfire to perform rituals honoring Mother Nature and the gods. These ceremonies aim for a shared spiritual purpose and offer visitors a rare glimpse into Mongolia’s living shamanic traditions. There are several types of shamanic worship rituals, including those devoted to the 33 Heavens, sacred cairns (ovoo), and the bonfire ceremony, which can be arranged by reservation. These are extensive yet deeply magical events that leave a lasting impression. Visitors may also explore the gers of different shaman clans and, if they wish, have their fortune told by a practicing shaman.
Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue
Located 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar at Tsonjin Boldog, the legendary site where Genghis Khan is said to have found a golden whip, this monumental statue has become one of Mongolia’s most iconic landmarks. Erected in 2008, the 40-meter (131 ft) tall stainless-steel statue depicts Chinggis Khaan on horseback and is the largest equestrian statue in the world.The statue stands atop the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, a 10-meter-high visitor center supported by 36 columns representing Mongolia’s 36 khans, from Genghis to Ligden Khan. Symbolically, the statue faces east toward his birthplace. Inside the two-story base, visitors can view a replica of the legendary golden whip, explore exhibitions, enjoy traditional Mongolian cuisine, and learn about Chinggis Khaan’s history and legacy. An elevator takes guests partway up inside the horse; from there, a passage leads through its chest and neck to a viewing platform on the horse’s head, offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding steppe and mountains.
Itinerary map
PRICE ex Ulaanbaatar:
1 person: USD 350 per person
2 people: USD 240 per person
3 people: USD 200 per person
4-7 people: USD 180 per person
8+people: USD 160 per person
Practicalities:
- Includes: Lunch outside Ulaanbaatar, round-trip transfers, local English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees to museums and parks.
- Excludes: Drinks, Ulaanbaatar hotel accommodation, and arrival/departure airport transfers.
- Transfer Schedule: Available daily year-round.
- Departure from UB: 09:00
- Return to UB: 17:00
What our guests say
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Great place to stay and experience mongolian way of living, no tv, wifi, phone. Just nature and great company of the staff and livestocks of mongolia. The toilet is a hole in the ground covered by a shed. It is clean, but can be smelly to those used to city life. Not hot water supply, inform the staff that you like to hot water half an hour earlier so that they can boil it over camel dung 🙂
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Great place to stay and experience mongolian way of living, no tv, wifi, phone. Just nature and great company of the staff and livestocks of mongolia. The toilet is a hole in the ground covered by a shed. It is clean, but can be smelly to those used to city life. Not hot water supply, inform the staff that you like to hot water half an hour earlier so that they can boil it over camel dung 🙂
