Explore The Living Buddha's Palace in 360 °
Built between 1893 and 1903, this palace is where Mongolia’s eighth Living Buddha, and last king, Jebtzun Damba Hutagt VIII (often called the Bogd Khan) lived for 20 years.
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The Green Palace: From Emperor to Museum
This palace, the former home of Mongolia's last emperor, now serves as the nation's first National Museum. It was established in 1926, after the 1921 revolution, to preserve and exhibit Mongolian history and culture.
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The Ceremonial square
The “Ceremonial square” accommodates the complex monuments dedicated to the state ceremonies, including the three-paneled Shield (Yangpai) Gate, Grand Triple Gates, Inscription Stele, a stone statue of Buddha Shakyamuni and his two disciples, two lions.
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Echoes of Mongolian Rituals
The Ceremonial Square hosted significant state events, where the Bogd Khaan and the State Mother Goddess would be honored. It's a space imbued with history and tradition, showcasing Mongolian ceremonial practices.
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The Silk Applique Temple
Explore the Bogd Khan Palace's Silk Applique Temple. This beautiful space is adorned with intricate silk designs, reflecting the rich history and artistry of Mongolian culture.
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Thangka: Mongolia's Artistic Legacy
Thangka scroll painting flourished in Mongolia during the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the Buddhist traditions and unique nomadic culture. These scroll paintings are intricate works of art, showcasing the distinct features of Mongolian Buddhist iconography.
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The Naidan Temple: A Place of Devotion
The Naidan Temple's main chamber hosted 16 hermit monks from Shaddubling Monastery. During annual retreats, they chanted the 'Worship rite of Arhats' and practiced vows of sangha, embodying Buddhist devotion.
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The Library Temple
The library of Bogd Khaan was a major center of intellectual culture passed down from the time of Öndör Gegeen Zanabazar, the First Bogd Jebtsundamba. The library contained many volumes of Buddhist sutras and books written in Mongolian, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Manchu, and Chinese.
library temple (18th-19th Century)The Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Preserving Mongolia's Heritage
The collection of rare and invaluable scriptures of Bogd Khaan’s library and the official documents of Bogd Khaan's court were transferred to the National Library of Mongolia in 1924.
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The Labrang Temple: Home to the Deities
Labrang Temple was the first three-story building in Ikh Khüree and was named “High Palace”. This temple accommodated the main worship deities of 8th Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutuktu.
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The Winter Palace: A Royal Residence
The Winter Palace, designed by Russian architects, stands as a testament to the cultural exchange between Mongolia and Russia. This two-story residence served as the winter home for the 8th Bogd Jebtsundamba and his Queen.
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Breaking Free from Manchu Rule
On the 9th day of the middle winter month, in the year of the white pig, Mongolia broke from Manchu rule and gained its independence.
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Bogd Khan's Sovereignty
The Bogd Khan, Mongolia's spiritual leader, held supreme power over both the state and religion. On the Winter Palace's second floor, visitors could see state ceremonies, symbols, and costumes reflecting the unique blend of spiritual and secular authority.
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A Glimpse of Royal Life
In this room, there are beds, armchairs of Bogd Khaan and Queen Dondovdulam, a peacock embroidery inside a nacre-inlaid ebony frame, wall decorations made of gold thread, a collage appliquéing of floral and foliate patterns, and a pair of partitions.
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Taxidermy Treasures from Around the World
This collection of taxidermy, purchased from Hamburg, Germany in 1901, features a wide range of species not found in Mongolia. It showcases the Bogd Khan's fascination with nature and the high level of craftsmanship practiced by his court.
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A Legacy of Artistic Genius
Öndör Gegeen Zanabazar, the First Bogd Jebtsundamba of Khalkha Mongolia (1635-1723) was an artistic genius who mastered and created many classical masterpieces.
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His art pieces are the embodiment and representation of philosophy, beauty, and spirituality, which were made through forms and techniques of casting, sculpting, painting, and engraving.
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A Classic Mongolian Beauty
Öndör Gegeen Zanabazar, Holy Venerable Lord of Mongolia, demonstrated the inner world of the character through perfect composition and created the classic ideal of the beauty of Mongolian Women.
