Genghis/Chinggis Khan Statue Complex

In this blog sees Paige and I join some other expats to visit the Genghis/Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. Depending who you talk to will depend how you pronounce the name of this leader of history.

When we where last here in Mongolia they hadn't finished the project so it was nice to be able to revisit this complex and be able to see the finished product of the statue.

The complex is located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar among some beautiful natural scenery on the bank of river Tuul, in the place called “Tsonjin Boldog”, a memorial place connected with historic events.  

The statue in total is 40m high from the surface erected at about 10 m high foundation and surrounded by columns. Far sighted Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand.  The visitors can walk up to the head of the horse through chest and back neck of the horse, where you can have a  good panorama view over the complex area.

The main area when completed will be surrounded by “gher” camp, designed and arranged like the pattern of the horse seal that were used by the 13^th century Mongol tribes. In these “gher” camps tourists will be able to stay over  night.

It was interesting to go inside and go to the viewing area. With the big boot in the entrance and some pieces on show in the basement I couldn't help thinking there was something missing, no information on Chinggis Khan some pictures but maybe in time items will be added. 

The group stopping to visit the eagle on the road side

Bernadette holding the heavy eagle

View from outside

Paige in front of the statue

Sam and Dina dressed up for photos in some traditional costumes

Paige in front of the big boot

Items on show in the basement

View from the look out

Picture of the head of the statue being lifted when being built