Choijin Lama Temple Museum

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Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
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Historical Insight at Choijin Lama Temple Museum

Located in downtown Ulaanbaatar, the Choijin Lama Temple Museum is a testament to Mongolia's cultural heritage. Founded in 1904 by Luvsan Haidav Choijin Lama, the state oracle, it served as a religious site until its closure in 1938.

The architecture features five distinct temples, showcasing Buddhist statues, exquisite thangka paintings, and unique tsam masks. Notable elements include the main temple with mummified remains, and various statues crafted by the renowned sculptor Zanabazar.

Must-See Highlights

🕉️ Maharaja Süm Temple: Entrance temple exhibiting significant Buddhist art.

🎭 Thangka Paintings: Exceptional displays of intricate traditional paintings.

🗿 Zanabazar's Creations: Statues by the famous Mongolian artist.

The museum is accessible with a small fee for photography, welcoming tourists, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History MuseumChoijin Lama Temple Museum

Construction Year

The temple was built between 1904 and 1908.

Heritage Status

Saved from demolition in 1942, now serves as a museum.

Location

Genden street Sukhbaatar District

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