Chinggis Khaan Statue — Local services in Ulaanbaatar

There’s not much to “do” here besides walking around and taking it all in, but it’s still really interesting. The square is huge, way bigger than you’d expect, and it’s right in the heart of Ulaanbaatar. The massive statue of Chinggis Khaan on horseback is really impressive to see in person.

Surrounding the square are some important buildings and other statues, so it feels like a central spot in the city. It’s a nice place to just stroll, people-watch, and get a sense of Mongolia’s history and culture.

If you’re nearby, it’s definitely worth a quick stop just to soak it all in and maybe snap...

Starter of the nation that eventually became an imperial state, under which the world trade prospered with their highway protection making interstate silk roads safer and with their invention of passports making border crossing efficient and with their "FinTech of the Millennium" invention of fiat money making monetary system more efficient. Also a lucky leader to have had Subegedei...

It looks more a depressing carpark/bus stop than a main square of a capital city. The Parliament house looks great in photos but you cannot get close to the statues to have a proper look. South of the carpark is an empty fountain that I have not seen to work in the 3 years I’ve lived here. The pavement is crumbling and even. Very sad looking for a...