Megjid Janraisig temple, Ulaanbaatar

Name: Megjid Janraisig temple
Address: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

#26 among attractions in Ulaanbaatar

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The temple of Megdjid Dżanrajsega - a Buddhist temple located in the Gandan monastery in Ułan Bator, the capital of Mongolia.

Built in the years 1911–1913 in the Tibetan-Chinese style, it housed a 26.5-meter Awalokiteśwary statue, destroyed at the end of the 1930s, reconstructed in 1996.

Coordinates: 47°55'24"N, 106°53'42"E

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Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

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Megjid Janraisig temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Choijin Lama Temple, Sükhbaatar Square, The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Nomin Holding State Department Store.

1.2 miSE
Historic, art-filled Buddhist monastery
Choijin Lama Temple, Ulaanbaatar
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Central square with monuments
Sükhbaatar Square, Ulaanbaatar
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Museum, Art museum
The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Ulaanbaatar
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0.7 miSE
47°55'1"N • 106°54'22"E
Nomin Holding State Department Store, Ulaanbaatar
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0.9 miE
Mongolian history and culture museum
National Museum of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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~40 ftS
Monastery with temples and a giant statue
Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Ulaanbaatar
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1.2 miE
Theater, Opera, Ballet
National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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1.1 miSE
Theater
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0.9 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Urgoo Cinema, Ulaanbaatar
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1.2 miE
View point
Central Tower, Ulaanbaatar
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1.1 miSE
Area
Outer Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
29 min walk • Outer Mongolia is the name of a historical territory that consists of the modern state of Mongolia, sometimes called "Outer Mongolia" in China today, and the Russian republic of Tuva. From 1691 to 1911, Outer Mongolia was under the Qing dynasty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Megjid Janraisig temple?

Nearby attractions include Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Ulaanbaatar (1 min walk), The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Ulaanbaatar (19 min walk), Natural History Museum, Ulaanbaatar (24 min walk), National Museum of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar (24 min walk).

How to get to Megjid Janraisig temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Megjid Janraisig temple:

Bus

Гандан (3 min walk)
Модны 2 /зүүн/ (9 min walk)

Train

Ulan Bator (30 min walk)