Kharkhorin brings together a museum, ruins and Erdene Zuu in the Orkhon Valley
A well-planned visit to Kharkhorin reveals the medieval capital, the living monastery and the pastoral landscape that connects them.
Read guide →Erdene Zuu
Founded in 1586 beside the ruins of the imperial capital, Erdene Zuu adds a monastic dimension to the visit. Its walls, stupas and temples reflect the continuity of Mongolian Buddhism alongside current religious practice.
The place
What makes it special
- The monastery’s walls, stupas and temples.
- The continuity of Mongolian Buddhism beside Kharakhorum’s ruins.
- The contrast between religious architecture, conservation and present use.
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Sources and references
This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.
- whc.unesco.org
- whc.unesco.org
- orkhonvalley.gov.mn
- ncch.gov.mn
- whc.unesco.org
- montsame.mn
- whc.unesco.org
- whc.unesco.org
- Mongolia · Wikidata
- Mongolia · Wikidata
- Mongolia · Wikidata
- Mongolia · World Countries — mledoze
- Mongolia · World Bank Open Data
- Mongolia · DBpedia
- Place identification and coordinates
Profile updated: 13/09/2026