Gandan Monastery District Travel Guide
Ulaanbaatar
Visit Gandan Monastery District
Popular places to visit
Gandantegchinlen Monastery
After visiting Gandantegchinlen Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Sükhbaatar Square
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a trip to Sükhbaatar Square. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sukhbaatar Square
Find out about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a stop at Sukhbaatar Square. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Zaisan Memorial
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a visit to Zaisan Memorial. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
National Sports Stadium
Catch an event at National Sports Stadium during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Sky Resort Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Sky Resort Ski Resort during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Things to do
Day Tour to Terelj Park Chinggs khaan statue, Zaisan Hill
Ulaanbaatar: Chinggis Khan Statue and National Park Day Trip
Ulaanbaatar Private Car Tour with Airport Service
Terelj National Park Via Genghis Khan Statue Full Day Tour
Genghis Khan Statue+Terelj Park+CamelRide+Eagle+Hiking+Rock
Genghis Khan Statue+Terelj Park+CamelRide+Eagle
Top hotels in Gandan Monastery District
Nomado Boutique Hotel
Hotel Nine
"Great location. Rooms are somewhat outdated, but comfortable. The hotel has a small fitness room, which was a welcome surprise for me."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Ulaanbaatar
Blue Sky Hotel & Tower
"Stayed many times. Good hotel."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Flower Hotel Ulaanbaatar
"Breakfast is quite nice. Staff could be more helpful (only some can speak English), namely for information about the city and tours around UB. It was a nice stay nevertheless."
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel
"Perfect location modern clean friendly higher end of hotels in UB. Breakfast in generous managed with kindness by Aivy. Bardo bar is nice and the bartender absolutely on the top of the game. Just one issue is how slow the service us at the lounge on the 25th floor. One of us fell asleep waiting"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gandan Monastery District
Chingeltei
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Chingeltei. You might want to make time for a stop at Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs or National Museum of Mongolia.
Bayangol
You'll enjoy the mountain views and bars in Bayangol. You might want to make time for a stop at KHANBURGEDEI Center or Four Holy Peaks.
Downtown Ulaanbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Downtown Ulaanbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia or Ministry of Health.
Sukhbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Sukhbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at Sukhbaatar Square or Government Palace.
Sansar
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Sansar. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Sukhbaatar Square and Government Palace are a few top sights nearby.
Bayanzürkh
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Bayanzürkh. You might want to make time for a stop at Mongolia National Park or Terelj National Park.
