Explore The Living Buddha's Palace in 360 °

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Öndör Gegeen Zanabazar, the First Bogd Jebtsundamba of Khalkha Mongolia (1635-1723) was an artistic genius who mastered and created many classical masterpieces.