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Migjid Janraisig Sum

1,5 KM north west of the Sukhbaatar Square, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Ranked #2 of 20 attractions in Ulaanbaatar
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“An oasis of tradition in a fast-moving city”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

You walk north from the western main intersection along a pine tree-lined road and in front of you looms a gorgeous temple. It is the Migjid Janraisig Sum or the Temple of Migjid Janraisig built in 1911 to mark Mongolian independence. You are on the Dalkhin Denj, or Hill of Dalkh, which has been the uninterrupted hill of buddhist philosophy... More

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“Take a Vow Migjid”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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Great walking tour target for those who like to walk, in Ulaanbataar. You pay a small fee to get onto the grounds, and after that it is a wonderfully busy place with lots of picture opportunities. There are several smaller buildings on the site, each with their own characteristics, but the main temple really drew me, because I saw crowds... More

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“Mongolian Pilgrimage”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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My husband & I visited Gandan Khid the largest and most important temple in Mongolia and walked the prayer wheel circuit. The name of this monastery translates roughly as ‘the great place of complete joy.’ We heard the Buddhist monks wonderful chanting and singing, accompanied by cymbals, drums and pipes. We did the tour of the magnificent white Migjid Janraisig... More

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“The standing Janraisig”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

A pilgrimage place for Mongolians - and the place to have wedding pictures taken. This imposing temple in Gandan is just over 100 years old but houses the magnificent standing Janraisig or Chenrezig in Tibetan. Well worth paying the tourist fee to see the statue and feel the atmosphere. More

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