Dambadarjaa Monastery
Дамбадаржаалин хийд
A Qing-era state-sanctioned monastery on the northern edge of Ulaanbaatar, with white stupas and Han-Tibetan style halls set in a valley. Visitors are few and the atmosphere is peaceful.
Dambadarjaa Monastery was ordered built by the Qing Yongzheng Emperor and completed in 1765. It was once an important monastery of learning in Mongolia. It was destroyed in the 1930s, and religious activities resumed in the 1990s. Inside are Han-style halls, white stupas and monks' quarters in the form of gers. In the mornings, monks often chant sutras, and the site is far quieter than Gandan Monastery, making it a good place for photography. It is about 7 kilometers north of the city center, a 20 to 30 minute taxi ride. Nearby is a memorial to the Japanese war dead from World War II. Admission is free, and visitors should walk clockwise around the stupas.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chinggis Khaan National Museum
- International Intellectual Museum
- National Museum of Mongolia
- State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet
- Sükhbaatar Square
- Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs
- Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts
- Choijin Lama Temple Museum