Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, National park in Ulaanbaatar region, Mongolia.
The park extends across 292 square kilometers of granite formations, pine forests, and meadows near the Terelj River at 1600 meters elevation.
The territory gained national park status in 1993, previously forming part of the Khan Khentii Protected Area that surrounds the sacred Burkhan Khaldun mountain.
The Aryabal Buddhist Monastery, constructed in 2004 on a mountain slope, contains 108 stairs leading to meditation chambers and religious instruction halls.
Visitors can reach the park via a 2-hour drive from Ulaanbaatar on the paved A0501 highway, with numerous ger camps offering accommodation throughout the area.
The Turtle Rock formation stands 24 meters tall in the center of the park, displaying natural granite erosion that created its distinctive chelonian shape.
Location: Ulaanbaatar
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 48.15020,107.57601
Latest update: May 13, 2025 05:24
The national parks, deserts, lakes, and natural sites in Mongolia form a diverse natural heritage. The Gobi Desert features sand dunes and rock formations. National parks like Gurvan Saikhan and Gorkhi-Terelj offer mountain and canyon landscapes. Lake Khövsgöl and the Orkhon Valley are major natural sites. Buddhist monasteries, including Amarbayasgalant and Erdene Zuu, reflect the country's religious history. Ulaanbaatar, the capital, combines historical monuments and modern architecture.
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