Karakorum

We visited the city of Karakorum, the capital city of Chinggis Khan’s vast empire. The city is nestled between verdant fields in a huge natural valley and offers a gorgeous view of the area. It is home of the Erdenezuu monastery with its massive square wall with 108 stupas and 17 temples. The monastery has been re-built, showing some of its past glory and housing many priceless religious objects and gorgeous Mongolian arts. Outside the monastery the legendary turtle rock sculptures still remain, ancient markers of the original boundaries of the city.