Gandantegchinlen Monastery

Gandantegchinlen Monastery

Gandantegchinlen Monastery, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is a large and important Buddhist monastery. It features a striking mix of traditional Mongolian and Tibetan architecture. Established in 1809, it houses a massive statue of Avalokitesvara. The monastery survived purges in the 20th century and remains a center of Buddhist learning and worship today.
Where is it?
BGD - 16 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar 16040, Mongolia
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