Day Trip to Terelj National Park & Giant Chinggis Khaan Statue
Description
There’s a special magic to Mongolia—and this tour lets you experience it firsthand. Spend the day immersed in stunning landscapes at Terelj National Park, meet a local nomadic family to learn about their traditional way of life, and stand before the towering statue of the legendary Mongol horseman, Genghis Khan.
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Itinerary
Your adventure kicks off with a 9:00 AM pickup from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar, taking you straight to the towering 132-foot (40-meter) Genghis Khan Statue. With a golden whip in hand, the great conqueror looks out across the steppe, symbolizing Mongolia’s legendary past. Explore the on-site museum featuring fascinating historical artifacts, then continue on to the serene landscapes of Terelj National Park for a refreshing escape from the city.
Next, head into the peaceful beauty of Terelj National Park for a 4–5 hour escape into nature. You’ll hike through scenic hills with a local guide, enjoy lunch at a cozy tourist camp, and visit a nomadic family to learn firsthand about their way of life, traditions, and deep-rooted culture. If you’d like, you can also take a one-hour horseback ride to explore the surrounding landscape the traditional Mongolian way.
After a full day of exploring the stunning Terelj National Park and the iconic Chinggis Khaan Statue beyond the city, your tour wraps up with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel in Ulaanbaatar.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide your hotel name, address, and phone number for pickup. For private stays, share the full address.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(24)
Great and flexible private tour of the highlights.
I didn't expect to see and experience so many things in just one day. It was an amazing tour where i truly got to feel Mongolia's history, culture, and traditions all in a single day.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a chance to experience Mongolia’s history, culture, and traditions in just one day. It was our pleasure to share our country with you, and we hope to welcome you again in Mongolia in the future!
It was a pretty good tour, fun and with a lot of information; our guide was well-prepared and answered all our questions.
Dear Ilse, Thank you very much for your kind words — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both fun and informative. It’s especially great to know that your guide made a positive impression — we will be sure to pass along your feedback to them. We hope Mongolia remains a special memory for you, and we would be very happy to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards, Shinee
Had the most amazing day trip to Terelj National Park and the Giant Chinggis Khaan Statue! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, from rolling hills to the stunning statue itself. Our tour guide, Shinee, made the experience meaningful, and very approachable, knowledgeable, patient and attentive, making sure we enjoyed every moment along the way. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Mongolia! will definitely come back again to this country and engage with this tour agency again. Reliable and very professional!
Dear Chengyw, Thank you very much for your kind words — we truly appreciate your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to Terelj National Park and the Chinggis Khaan Statue, and that Shinee made your experience meaningful and memorable. We will be happy to share your comments with her. We look forward to welcoming you back to Mongolia again in the future. Warm regards, Shinee
it was great experience. The tour company Discover Mongolia is good ,because our hotel wasnt in Ulaanbaatar, but in remote country side which was 30 min away from the Genghis khan statue complex cause we stayed one night in ger before the tour. They picked us up at the resort with a spacious van . They tour guide ,Sara, spoke very good Chinese and she explained every detail of the itinerary professionally. The Genghis Khan statue is magnificent , the Normadic family we visited was an authentic one. The teenage girl was still nursing her crying baby brother when we visited. We could see that their ger was not for exhibition purpose but they really live in it. Tertlj national park was great also. The mongolian lunch served was good.
My sister and I had a wonderful day trip with Shinee and driver to the Trelj national park. We drove out of UB in a nice air conditioned suv. We were exposed to Mongolian history, lore and politics. The Chinggis Khaan Statue was amazing up close. The landscape beautiful and vast. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and sweet. Lunch was amazing at a ger( yurt) camp. We road horses and saw a meditation center. Although it rained part of the day, we were still able to enjoy the outdoors away from UB for the day. I would recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you and your sister had such a memorable day trip with us. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back to Mongolia again someday.
Very good tour,they where puntual and profesional. Our guide, Jack, has very knowledge about history and he was very attentive, entertaining, and friendly at all times. The tour is highly recommended. It visits the most important parts of the area, and even more so, always with extra surprises
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind support on TripAdvisor. It truly means a lot to our entire team.
Turgo and the driver were excellent. The tour was informative. Turgo was engaging and attentive to our needs. The horse ride, lunch, and balance of the tour were all well done.
My friend and I did the 8 day Taste of Mongolia tour. It was well organized and we really enjoyed all our destinations and our guide and driver. It was a comfortable tour with a good vehicle, meals and places to stay. If anyone is interested in visiting Mongolia I would recommend.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you and your friend enjoyed the 8-day Taste of Mongolia tour and that the guide, driver, and overall experience made your trip comfortable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Best regards, Shinee Discover Mongolia Travel
It is a great trip to explore the wonderful Mongolian nature, admire the magnificent beauty of the grassland and the majestic statue of Chenghis Khan. The tour guide and the driver are very good, the travel agency is also very good, in accordance with our time and properly modify the itinerary.
