Genghis Khan Statue Complex

To the majority of the globe, Genghis Khan is remembered as a harsh and vicious ruler whose terror campaigns and widespread slaughter of civilian populations may have resulted in the deaths of up to forty million people. However, he is regarded as a national hero in Mongolia, having ruled over the biggest continuous kingdom in history and established the Mongols as a political and cultural force. Despite being shown on hundreds of monuments and appearing on everything from liquor bottles to cigarette packets, it appears that the public's need for more has not yet subsided.

Genghis Khan statue - a massive statue of Khan riding a horse was constructed fifty-four kilometers outside the capital, Ulaanbaatar, in 2008. It is the world's tallest equestrian statue, standing forty meters tall and more than double the height of the previous record holder in Uruguay. It reportedly cost $4.1 million to build and was made of 250 tons of stainless steel. Visitors can visit an archaeological museum at the base of the statue, try on traditional Mongolian costumes, tour the numerous portraits of the Khan lineage, or dine at the restaurant on the second floor before taking an elevator to the top of the horse's head, where they are greeted with a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

The Genghis Khan statue complex is located 54 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital city. This location is also well-known for its picture opportunities with wild birds. Visitors may pose for photos with a golden eagle or vulture.

Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia