The 90,000 hectare Hustai Nuruu National Park, set 60 miles southwest of Ulaanbaatar, is home to the world’s only naturally surviving wild horse. The Przewalski horse (or takhi in Mongolian) has been successfully reintroduced into the wild and has a light yellow coat and a short, stiff black mane. Each horse is approximately 250cm long, 146cm tall and weighs on average 300kg. Hustai has unique landscape that features mountain steppe and steppe, also there are sand dunes representing Gobi of Mongolia and River wetlands. National park has 450 species of vascular plants, 200 of which are medicinal. On the territory of Hustai National Park and it is butter zone there are many historical there are many historical monument ensemble of Ungut- famous with it is large number of man like figures, which belongs to 6-8 th century AD and many other sepultures, rectangular tombs and the ruin of old monastery.
Manzushir Monastery is located in the valley of the Bogd Khan Mountain National Park. It was established in 1733 with 20 temples and 300 monks. Destroyed in 1932, the only remaining temple has been restored and a museum at the site tells the story of the Monastery. The surrounding area is perfect for walking through green woods, meadows and mountain clear water streams.
Aryaval meditation centre is located within Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, about 10 kilometres (6,21 miles) from the entrance. From the turtle rock, you can make a pleasant hike (about 45 minutes). The temple is surrounded by scenic mountains with interesting rock formations. To get to the top, you would cross the suspension bridge and climb up on 108 stairs, according to Buddhist prayer beads. This small hike is seen as a ritual to cleanse one’s sins. From the top, you can enjoy the breathtaking view overlooking the Terelj National Park.
Terelj National Park is one of the most visited and interesting national parks of Mongolia. It is located in the valley of the Terelj River (Terelj Gol), approximately 66 km from the Ulaanbaatar city center. The National Park is by its natural beauty, forested alpine mountains and interesting rock formations such as Turtle Rock. During the summer there are great opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, flower and bird watching.
The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, part of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, is a 40-metre (130 ft) tall, stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback and the world’s tallest equestrian statue. It is connected with Ulaanbaatar by a paved road with 54km. There is a recreation area, restaurants, and souvenir shops occupy the base structure. From here, visitors use an elevator or walk to the head of the horse through chest and back neck of the horse, where they can have farseeing and good panorama view over the complex area.
