Gandantegchinlen Monastery in Dzuunmod

Interesting sightseeing object for people from a different culture. Could be more well-groomed. Being in this monastery of Mongolias capital is a must

A very well-managed Monastery providing services for worshippers. Somehow, I felt that the monastery tend to lose some of its “original flavours” due to its modern management. Irregardless, you can walk-in to the spacious and clean site for a visit, and do remember to support by paying respect to the Gods and the necessary fees!

This tells about how Mongolia was undergone in disasters of perishment for centuries in history.

Its one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Mongolia. All the buildings in the compounds have Tibetan architectures and also internal murals depict Tibetan Buddhism.The centre of worship is the 25m standing gold-plated Buddha. We can also see small statues of his close disciples or other important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, and giant prayer wheels. Inside photography is allowed only upon paying a fee. Please take cash for fees as well as for offerings.Though you arent Buddhist, I recommend visiting it once. Its a sort of a small Tibetan culture centre. There are many lamas with whom we can take photos. The overall environment is unique and peaceful.

We exchanged ours vowels there...marvellous...and I Felton the clearing of my third eye..

Beautiful temple, a very peaceful place

Beautiful place with peaceful environment. Largest indoor Buddha Statue of 26.5 meters as I was told.

One of the most important places when visiting Mongolia. One of the biggest monasteries in Asia. A new building was recently built in 2017. The uniqness of the place is incredible. To enter the old Temple there is a small ticket fee plus additional ticket can be purchased if you want to take photos of the massive 25 meters tall Buda.

Very interesting and also a peaceful experience, a must visit when in Ulaanbaatar.

Monastery from 1800. So many prayer wheels and 1000 small Buddha statuses. 26.5 meter tall indoor Janraisag statue.Lots of history. We had a great guide too.

Enjoyed it only issue was the toilets being closed in the new building other than that it was really good.

Peace and respect.

Great to visit Center of Mongolian Buddhist.

It’s worth to visit

Its great that they build a car parking

You shall visit if you are visiting Ulaanbataar, this place is one of the best to see in the city.

Very nice spiritual place, great buddhist expeience mixning with the mongolian religion.

Visited this place again unfortunately we didn’t enter the monastery, where the huge Buddha stood.

The Gandantegchinlen Monastery in Mongolian Capital Ulaanbaatar is a Buddhist monastery. The Tibetan name translates to the "Great Place of Complete Joy". It features a 26.5-meter-high statue of Avalokiteśvara. It came under state protection in 1994.The monastery was constructed in 1809. In 1913, the tall Avalokiteśvara temple was built. It is said that in the 1930s, the Communist government of Mongolia, under the influence of Joseph Stalin, destroyed all but a few monasteries and killed more than 15,000 lamas.Gandantegchinlen Khiid monastery, having escaped this mass destruction, was closed in 1938, but then reopened in 1944 and was allowed to continue as the only functioning Buddhist monastery, With the end of Marxism in Mongolia in 1990, restrictions on worship were lifted and now you can visit and adore the beauty of this monastery and the tallest indoor statue of Avalokisteshwara.

Very spiritual in busy Saturday.

There is a Buddhist meeting every day.

The monastery was constructed by order of the 5th Jebtsundamba Khutuktu in 1809. The first temple was the Gungaachoilin Datsan. Only one wooden pillar remains from this temple. In 1838, the Gandantegchenlin Temple was built along with the private residence of the Jebtsundamba Khutuktu. The 13th Dalai Lama stayed in the residence in 1904. In 1840, the Vajradhara Temple was built. In 1869, the Zuu Temple was built. In 1913, the tall Avalokiteśvara temple was built. In 1925, the temple for keeping the remains of the 8th Jebtsundamba Khutuktu was built. It is now the monastery library.In the 1930s, the Communist government of Mongolia, under the leadership of Khorloogiin Choibalsan and under the influence of Joseph Stalin, destroyed all but a few monasteries and killed more than 15,000 lamas.Gandantegchinlen Khiid monastery, having escaped this mass destruction, was closed in 1938, but then reopened in 1944 and was allowed to continue as the only functioning Buddhist monastery, under a skeleton staff, as a token homage to traditional Mongolian culture and religion. With the end of Marxism in Mongolia in 1990, restrictions on worship were lifted.

Calm and beautiful place to think and dream

A beautiful place to spend some time on meditation or spiritual understanding. A must visit for all tourist if they wish to understand Budhisim and its revival in post communist Mongolia.

Very nice sight to visit. Not very touristy and hopefully remains that way. Walk around, sit on a bench and watch the world go by. The statues throughout the monastery are the main attractions!

While its not the biggest temple by any means that Ive been to, it and the surrounding complex offer plenty of things to see and experience. Gandantegchinlen Monastery is the main one, but there are numerous other temples in the same walled park-like complex.I loved how people truly respected this temple though. Ive been to many temples in many countries and often times, they are just filled with loud people just trying to get the next photo. Even locals are bad depending on the country. Here, the temple is now open, but with COVID restrictions in place. That said, you can still see the whole things. The architecture coupled with all the colours and rays of sunshine coming through make this a really serene experience.Its Tibetan name meaning "Great Place of Complete Joy".Like many Buddhist establishments, it and the Tantric monks who practice there have had a tumultuous history. During the period of Lenin, potentially over 10,000 lamas and 900 monasteries were eradicated. However, like many Buddhist structures standing today, they eventually went through a period of rebirth and are now thankfully flourishing.

very beautiful and peaceful place

Janraisig Burkhan is beautiful 😍. As 0f 6/29/21 temple is closed because of COVID, but you may enter the Buddhist park, walk around and enjoy the spiritual vibe and pray around the wall.

There is a huge Buddha with 4 arms inside.Tourists: 5000 ₮ to get inside+ 7000 ₮ to take pictures.

Beautiful , mesmerizing amazing gold Covered statue of lord Buddha in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia, a must visit if one is in Mongolia .

Beautiful place, defenitely worth to visit in Ulan Bator. The 26 m statue inside of the temple is very surprising and impressive. Outside, in front of the other temple there is also a chance to meet dancing monks.

Feed your soul. After coming here, I always feel at peace with whatever that was bothering me. Also to greet the loved ones.

Nice monastery in UB where your can see the praying ceremony of the monks every morning from 9 to 11 a.m.

Very nice place so relaxing and have peace of mind all bad energy will destroyed

GM Complex is a very interesting place, with an incredible peaceful vibe. This place is definitely worth checking out when you’re in Ulan Bator.

Good to see a working monastery. Im not particularly into religion but it was interesting to see the different buildings and many monks. Plan of the site was poor for Western visitors, not easy to follow and not quite enough information to inform.

Interesting active monestary. Beautiful artifacts. Some art may be too graphic for children. Good gift shop

To see a huge statue of that size indoors, is extraordinary. At the time I visited, there werent many others. Which gave the monastery a non-touristy atmosphere. I did however feel that a little more maintenance would have been appropriate.

Its silent and small monastery area wise. For tourist there is a ticket as entry fee to visit Buddha tall statue. There are two other side temples but were closed at the time of visit. You get good views to get photo clicked.

Very pretty monastery in a much more local part of town. The monks were very kind to me when I visited in December. I still had to pay the 4,000 to enter and 7,000 for photos (still only about $4.50 USD in total), but invited to sit around their heater for a bit. It’s definitely worth a visit if you like Buddhist sites.

Beautiful Buddhist temple with a long history, located on the crest of a hill in the city. Foreigners pay a small entrance fee, admission for locals seems to be free. Be respectful of this religious site once you enter.

Religion came from Tibet. Monasteries in Tibet are still better. Though there are more younger monks below 10yrs old here than in Tibet.

Big place and a huge BuddhaTheres a tiny kids park area in the entrance before entering temple grounds.Indoor no photos unless you pay.Can see the Buddhist monks pray, just beware they have breaks.

The monastery area was larger than expected, its not just the building with the big buddah statue, there are other buildings to see as well. Some things seem renovated and some things seem to be in need of maintenace. I liked the area with several old buildings (which is to the right if you enter from the main gate). It is not as grand as some other monasteries Ive seen, however I liked the style of the decorations.

Really incredible to see the the old and new styles of buildings next to each other. Very open and lovely to get a glimpse of some of the everyday spirituality and practices.

Honestly I would advise getting out of Ulaambataar as soon as possible when you arrive in Mongolia. The city dusty, dingy and the traffic is horrendous.However if there is one gem to be found in UB its this wonderful monastery. Located right in the heart of town the monastery is authentic with practicing monks reciting Mantras in the morning and a Buddhist school with young trainee monks going about their chores.The central temple is absolutely stunning with a 20ft high golden statue housed within. Really takes your breath away and I would advise going if you have a spare day in UB.

Immense Buddha statue and some evocative old temple buildings nestled amongst concrete monstrosities, car parks and unkept pave ways. Not exactly unmissable, but worth going to see and support its much needed upkeep.

Nice and relaxing, and especially interesting once you learn how Buddhism religion was oppressed during the Soviet era

a lot of birds, just try not t feed them, be polite and gentle inside.

Beautifull place to walk around and really see there way of life