Gandantegchinlen Monastery | What to See in Mongolia
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  • What is Gandantegchinlen Monastery?
    • With austere white walls, red windows, and colorful green roofs, the Gandantegchinlen Monastery is a beautiful and popular destination in the city of Ulaanbaatar.
  • When was Gandantegchinlen Monastery built?
    • Originally built in the 19th century, Gandantegchinlen Monastery was one of only a handful that was not completely destroyed in the communist purge of the 1930s.
  • What happened to the monastery during the communist era?
    • It remained on display as a “show monastery” for foreigners and visiting dignitaries who wished to see a monastery, until it became a practicing house of worship again in 1990.
  • What can visitors see at Gandantegchinlen Monastery today?
    • Today, visitors can explore the monastery and visit the immense statue of Migjid Janraisig, a Buddhist deity.

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