Vacation 2 – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

[Photo provided to China Daily]

A mere four hours from Hong Kong, Mongolia is a culturally enriching experience with its deep-rooted heritage, intriguing history and exotic culinary delights. We advise hiring a local driver during your trip, as the city has a reputation for being difficult to navigate.

Gandan Khiid

Of the more than 100 temples and monasteries built around the start of the 19th century, only a handful still stand today. Gandan Khiid (which translates as "the great place of complete joy") remains Mongolia’s most important Tibetan Buddhist monastery; it was restored in 1990 and more than 600 monks now reside there.

Chinggis Square

The centre of the city was formerly named in honour of Damdin Sükhbaatar, who led the Outer Mongolian Revolution of 1921; in 2013, it was renamed to commemorate Genghis Khan, the founding father of the Mongolian empire. A delectable selection of restaurants and cafes can be discovered on the nearby streets.