Ongiin Khiid - Mongolia largest Buddhist center

Ongiin Khiid was Mongolia’s largest Buddhist center, it was established in the middle of the 17th century, including 4 Buddhist universities with more than 1,000 monks. Very sadly now is only a rubble, from 1937 to 1939, the anti-superstition movement broke down all monuments.

This is a famous tourist destination in Mongolia, a center to receive energy from the universe (in MC there are only 3 centers). The scenery is beautiful in the spring, although it comes in late autumn but the scenery is still fascinating.

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Ongiin Khiid Mongolia largest Buddhist center

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Hi @Thai_Ngh ,

Thank you for sharing these photos with us. They are amazing! How long you spend there? What type of activities are available? Could you add more details about your experience?

I recommend you to have a look at this article How to take photos for vacationers to find out useful tips about photography.

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Very sad, indeed, but your pictures and the place are beautiful.

Thanks for sharing @Thai_Ngh ,

Lili

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UNESCO has a program to restore some monasteries, hope to finish it soon. Thanks for your attention, @LiliSol dear friend !

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Hi @GNaz , unfortunately we were the last visitors of the touristic season, all camps were closed, we stayed half day just to visit some places, to be energized and admired the scenery. In tourist season there were a some activities such as horse :racehorse: or camel :dromedary_camel: riding, hiking :hiking_boot:, kayaking or rafting and it’s worth to spend there about one week to enjoy the nature and history.
Thank you for reading!

BR

Thai

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Thank you, dear @Thai_Ngh ,temples are in my area of interest too, like palms, haha. And camels.

Thank you for your wonderful posts!

Lili

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Dear @LiliSol , hope that you are also interested in wild animals :giraffe:, :hedgehog: and forest :deciduous_tree: , … except working ha ha ha.

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Hey @Thai_Ngh good to see those pictures of the desert. Hope the time goes well for you.

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Hi @SholaIB , thanks for your attention, I’m here okay :ok_hand: , the lockdown :closed_lock_with_key: is released and hope the flights will be soon.

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@Thai_Ngh very good let keep our fingers crossed then. Thanks

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You couldn’t understand better, hahaha, is exactly what I am interested in, and exactly what I am not interested in, hahaha…

Thank you for understanding dear @Thai_Ngh ! :blush:

Lili

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Thank you for the detailed information @Thai_Ngh . You took stunning photos in such a short time. When is the tourist season?

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With pleasure, @SholaIB

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Always with pleasure, @LiliSol !

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Hi @GNaz , thanks for your encouragement. The tourist season is from May to October, but in the North of Mongolia it could be from January because some want to enjoy the snow.
Regards,

Thai

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Thank you for the detailed explanation @Thai_Ngh . I believe that it will also help others to understand more about the weather conditions in that area.

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Hi @GNaz , you are welcome.