The Amarbayasgalant Monastery, whose name means "monastery of tranquil happiness", sits near the Selenge River, at the foot of Mount Burenkhan. It is one of the three largest monasteries in Mongolia.

It was built in the 18th century by the Manchurian emperor Enkh Amgalan Khan in memory of the first Bogd Gegeen, Zanabazar, and to house his remains. Construction began in 1727 and was completed in 1737. 1,200 langs (equivalent to 3,730 kg) of silver from the state treasury were used to build this magnificent monastery. The emperor wrote by hand, in four languages (Mongolian, Tibetan, Manchurian, and Chinese), a message symbolizing his protection and guardianship. This inscription was displayed on a plaque suspended at the entrance of the central temple.

It is one of the rare monasteries to partially escape destruction in 1937 by Soviet forces. The central buildings were spared, while thangkas, statues, and other manuscripts were looted. All the monks leading the monastery were executed and the site left abandoned for 50 years.

Since 1988, monks have been restoring the monastery, and new statues have been commissioned from New Delhi, India.

This monastery demonstrates remarkable architectural unity. The overall style is Chinese, with Mongolian and Tibetan influences. The layout is symmetrical, with the main buildings arranged along a north-south axis, while secondary structures sit on parallel lateral axes.

Today, you can admire 28 structures, including a two-story temple covering 32 m². It remains active for worship. This remarkable construction stands proudly, bearing three centuries of history.