Terelj is Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, about 60 km east of Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia's official tourism website puts it about an hour's drive away, with rock formations, green valleys and traditional nomad camps.
Highlights are Turtle Rock, horse riding guided by local herders and a night in a traditional ger. Go for the day or stay one night.
We could not confirm the entrance fee on an official website, so check it at the park entrance. Information was checked on 4 November 2026.
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- Public transportation service (Chinggis Khaan International Airport)
- Distance: About 60 km east of Ulaanbaatar
- Travel: About 1 hour by car
- Highlights: Turtle Rock, horse riding, ger stays
- Entrance fee: Check at the entrance
What is Terelj?
According to the park administration, the park lies about 60 km east of Ulaanbaatar. It was protected by a 1993 parliamentary resolution and a 1994 government resolution, and the park administration opened in 2013. The office phone is 70232288.
Mongolia's official tourism website describes Terelj as a family getaway into nature without going far from the city, with rock formations, green valleys and traditional nomad camps.
What can I do there?
The official tourism website names three highlights: see Turtle Rock, a huge turtle-shaped rock formation; ride horses through green valleys guided by local herders; and stay in a traditional Mongolian ger.
Horse-riding prices and times vary by operator, so confirm when booking. Ger camps differ on heating and meals, so read what is included.
| Experience | What it is | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Rock | Huge turtle-shaped rock | Official tourism website |
| Horse riding | Valley rides with herders | Prices vary by operator |
| Ger stay | A night in a traditional ger | Prices vary by camp |
Per Mongolia's official tourism website, checked 4 November 2026.
How do I get there from Ulaanbaatar?
It is about an hour by car. Camps are in different places, so choose your camp first and arrange transport to it. On a day trip, fix your return time before you leave.
In the same easterly direction is the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, with a 40-metre equestrian statue and an observation deck on the horse's head.
How should I plan a day or a night?
A day trip leaves Ulaanbaatar in the morning for Turtle Rock and the valleys, returning in the evening. With one night, walk the valleys and sleep in a ger on day one, then ride and return on day two. Winter days are short, so one night is easier then.
What should I check before I go?
Check the entrance fee at the park entrance. Local police are on 102 and ambulance on 103. Signal may be weak in places, so download offline maps.
FAQ
How far is Terelj from Ulaanbaatar?
About 60 km east, about an hour by car.
What can I do there?
Mongolia's official tourism website names Turtle Rock, horse riding and ger stays.
How much is the entrance fee?
We could not confirm it on an official website. Check at the entrance.
What is the park office phone?
70232288.
Where is the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex?
54 km east of Ulaanbaatar; the statue is 40 metres tall.
Sources
- Public transportation service · Chinggis Khaan International Airport · accessed 2026-10-30
- About the park · Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Administration · accessed 2026-11-04
- Explore · Go Mongolia (Government of Mongolia) · accessed 2026-11-04
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.