Tövkhön Monastery

#34 among destinations in Mongolia

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Tövkhön Monastery, one of Mongolia's oldest Buddhist monasteries, is located on the border of Övörkhangai Province and Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia, about 47 km southwest of Kharkhorin. ()

Local name: Төвхөн хийд Coordinates: 47°33'24"N, 102°49'52"E

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ArhangayMongolia

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Tövkhön Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orkhon inscriptions, Orkhon Valley.

~1970 ftNE
Archaeological site
Orkhon inscriptions
10 min walk • The Orkhon Inscriptions, nestled within the captivating landscape of Mongolia, stand as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the region. These ancient Turkic monuments, dating back to the 8th century, are located in the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage...
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47°33'24"N • 102°49'52"E
Orkhon Valley
1 min walk • Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape sprawls along the banks of the Orkhon River in Central Mongolia, some 320 km west from the capital Ulaanbaatar.