Tövkhön Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia
Located at 2600 meters altitude on Shireet Ulaan Uul mountain, Tövkhön Monastery consists of temples, meditation caves, and stone structures in the Khangai range.
The monastery, established in 1648 by 14-year-old Zanabazar, experienced destruction in 1688 by Oirat Mongols and during the 1930s Stalinist purges in Mongolia.
During his 30-year residence, Zanabazar created numerous Buddhist artworks and developed the Soyombo script, which became a national symbol on Mongolia's flag.
The monastery requires a 2.5-kilometer uphill trek through pine forest from the parking area, with options for horse riding or 4x4 vehicle access.
Two original temples and stupas from the 17th century remain intact, alongside sacred wells carved in solid rock and caves believed to possess healing properties.
Location: Бат-Өлзий ᠪᠠᠲᠤ ᠥᠯᠵᠡᠶᠢ
Inception: 1648
Address: 2774+45X, Ovorkhangai, Mongolia
GPS coordinates: 47.01297,102.25589
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:50
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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