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Kharkhorin Ancient Capital Tour

New listing·Kharkhorin, Mongolia·Hosted by Eagle Valley Tours
Kharkhorin Ancient Capital Tour
2 dayssmall groupFull refund if cancelled 24 hours before starten · mn · dePickup included

Highlights

  • Explore Erdene Zuu monastery
  • Visit the Kharkhorin museum
  • Sleep at a riverside ger camp
  • Travel through the Orkhon Valley landscape

About this experience

A two-day cultural route to Kharkhorin and the Orkhon Valley, focused on the Mongol Empire capital, Erdene Zuu monastery, local museum collections, and a night at a riverside ger camp.

What's included

Guide
Private or shared transport by package
Ger camp lodging
Museum entry
Meals listed in itinerary
Travel insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Optional horse ride
Tips

Itinerary

1
Drive to Kharkhorin
6 hours

Cross central steppe with tea stops and guide commentary.

2
Erdene Zuu monastery
2 hours

Guided visit through monastery walls, temples, stupas, and active prayer halls.

3
Kharkhorin museum
1 hour

See artifacts and maps explaining the Mongol Empire capital.

4
Orkhon Valley ger camp
12 hours

Dinner and overnight near the river, with optional evening walk.

1
Ulaanbaatar
47.9189, 106.9177
2
Erdene Zuu monastery
47.1989, 102.8420
3
Kharkhorin museum
47.1975, 102.8238
4
Orkhon Valley ger camp
47.1129, 102.7014

Meeting point

Central Ulaanbaatar hotel pickup at 08:00.

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Good to know

Why visit Kharkhorin?

Kharkhorin is tied to the Mongol Empire capital and gives useful historical context before visiting Erdene Zuu monastery.

Is the monastery active?

Yes. Some areas are active religious spaces, so modest clothing and quiet behavior are expected.

What is the overnight stay like?

A simple ger camp with beds, shared facilities, dinner, breakfast, and open steppe views.

Can this be done as a day trip?

Technically yes, but it is too rushed. The two-day version is the recommended minimum.

Are museum tickets included?

Yes. The package includes the standard museum and monastery entry tickets.

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