The equestrian statue of Genghis Khan was constructed in 2008 to commemorate the eight-hundredth anniversary of the creation of the Mongol empire, and in honour of its founder, Genghis Khan.

This giant stainless steel statue, weighing 250 tonnes and standing 40 metres tall, is the world's tallest statue of a man on horseback, located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar, on the banks of the Tuul River, at the site of Tsonjin Boldog. The visit can easily be combined with a trip to the Gorkhi Terelj National Park.

Legend

Genghis Khan is said to have found a golden whip at Tsonjin Boldog. The statue faces East, toward the birthplace of the conqueror, and stands upon a ten-meter-high base. The base is surrounded by 36 columns representing the 36 kings of Mongolie, from the first, Genghis Khan, to the last, Ligden Khan. The statue was designed by sculptor D. Erdenebileg and architect J. Enkhjargal, and cost 4.2 million dollars.

Visiting the Site

Visitors can enter inside the statue and, from within the horse's head, enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and the reconstructed Mongol village.

The site also features a museum presenting exhibits on the Bronze Age and the archaeological culture of the Xiongnus in Mongolie. Visitors will discover everyday utensils, belt buckles, knives, sacred animals and more. The second exhibition covers the 13th and 14th centuries, when the Mongol empire was at its height, showcasing tools, goldsmith work, crosses, and Nestorian prayer beads.