Phallic Rock
Хүрэн хад / Ерөнхий чулуу
A carved stone phallus in a valley southeast of town, said to keep the monks of Erdene Zuu Monastery in line, now a quirky photo stop
The Phallic Rock is a stone carving about 60 centimetres long, standing inside a wooden fence in a valley southeast of town. It faces a hollow that resembles a female form. It is said to have been placed there to remind the monks of Erdene Zuu Monastery to keep their vows, and it is also regarded as a place to pray for children. Small stalls nearby sell souvenirs. Admission is free. The site is about 2 km from town, and most visitors stop here on a chartered-car trip, spending about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Kharkhorum Museum
- Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Turtle Rock
- Ruins of Karakorum
- Mongol Empire Monument
- Orkhon River Valley
- Shankh Monastery
- Khujirt Hot Springs