Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan, Buddhist palace museum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan features seven temples arranged around two courtyards, displaying bright red, green, blue, white, and gold exterior finishes.
Constructed between 1893 and 1903, the palace served as the residence of Bogd Khan, who became the first independent Mongolian state monarch in 1911.
The museum maintains a collection of 8,600 exhibits, including Buddhist artifacts, thangkas, silk works, traditional weapons, and personal items of the last Mongolian ruler.
Located near the Tuul River and accessible via Peace Bridge, the museum complex contains twenty buildings open for public exploration throughout the year.
The ceremonial ger within the palace grounds contains 150 snow leopard skins and displays the jeweled regalia of the Bogd Khan's pet elephant.
Location: Ulaanbaatar
Inception: 1893
Founders: Bogd Khan
Official opening: 1961
Architectural style: classicism
Address: Зайсангийн гудамж
Website: http://bogdkhaanpalace.mn
GPS coordinates: 47.89736,106.90769
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:40
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.
Gandantegchinlen Monastery
3 km
Zaisan Memorial
1.6 km
National Museum of Mongolia
2.7 km
Choijin Lama Temple
2.1 km
Blue Sky Tower
2.3 km
National Library of Mongolia
2.1 km
Natural History Museum
3.1 km
National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia
2.5 km
Statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar
2.5 km
National Amusement Park
1.8 km
Statue of Marco Polo
2.5 km
Central Tower
2.5 km
Peace Bridge
1.2 km
Megdżiddżanrajseg süm
3 km
Artificial Lake Castle
1.6 km
Central Museum of Dinosaurs of Mongolia
2.9 km
Geser süm
2.8 km
The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
2.5 km
Museum of the History and Reconstruction of Ulan-Bator
3.1 km
Pałac Czin wan Chanddordża
1.9 km
Memorial Statue for Chin Van Khanddorj
1.9 km
Пунцоглин
2.5 km
Mongolian People's Central Theatre
2 km
Тувдэнпэлжээлин
2.9 km
Пам'ятник Дашдоржійну Нацагдоржу
2.6 km
Shaduvlin
2.5 km
Jardín Botánico de Ulán Bator
2.1 km
Mongolian Railway History Museum
1.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes