We aim to deliver the historical sites and travel destinations around Terelj National Park as series.
Turtle rock or Melkhii Khad, 24 meters high natural rock formation, which form looks like a turtle, is located 65 km away from the Ulaanbaatar. Apart from Turtle rock, Terelj has many unusual natural wonders such as Camel rock, Three friends cave and 100 lama`s cave.
Located at the foothills of a mountain covered of pines, this rocky formation is incontestably a photo opportunity while you’re on the road for Terelj. There, it’s possible to rent horses, and during the summer, you can also find souvenirs’ sellers. It’s a good starting point for a hiking that will lead you to the Aryabal meditation temple.
Its old name was Mungut Khad (Money Rock).
"The name Mungut Khad (Money Rock) locals link to the tale of the two Oirad rival heroes named Luuzansharav and Hatanbuuvei. The story started with the evil plot of Hatanbuuvei to defeat Luuzansharav and hiding in preparation of the attack.
However, Luuzansharav found out and decided to run away as he was not strong enough to resist the attack. He asked his wife to run away together. But his wife refused as she was attracted by their wealth. Then Luuzansharav killed his wife and hid the body and all of their wealth in a Turtle rock.
Locals put wet meat into the gap of Turtle rock during the summer to cool. Since then, gold and silver coins stuck to wet meat and it fell down when someone try to take back. At that moment, sarcastic laugh of a woman can be heard from the bottom of the rock. Thus, locals named that rock as Money rock or Mungut Had"
We aim to deliver the historical sites and travel destinations around Terelj National Park as series.
Turtle rock or Melkhii Khad, 24 meters high natural rock formation, which form looks like a turtle, is located 65 km away from the Ulaanbaatar. Apart from Turtle rock, Terelj has many unusual natural wonders such as Camel rock, Three friends cave and 100 lama`s cave.
Located at the foothills of a mountain covered of pines, this rocky formation is incontestably a photo opportunity while you’re on the road for Terelj. There, it’s possible to rent horses, and during the summer, you can also find souvenirs’ sellers. It’s a good starting point for a hiking that will lead you to the Aryabal meditation temple.
Its old name was Mungut Khad (Money Rock).
"The name Mungut Khad (Money Rock) locals link to the tale of the two Oirad rival heroes named Luuzansharav and Hatanbuuvei. The story started with the evil plot of Hatanbuuvei to defeat Luuzansharav and hiding in preparation of the attack.
However, Luuzansharav found out and decided to run away as he was not strong enough to resist the attack. He asked his wife to run away together. But his wife refused as she was attracted by their wealth. Then Luuzansharav killed his wife and hid the body and all of their wealth in a Turtle rock.
Locals put wet meat into the gap of Turtle rock during the summer to cool. Since then, gold and silver coins stuck to wet meat and it fell down when someone try to take back. At that moment, sarcastic laugh of a woman can be heard from the bottom of the rock. Thus, locals named that rock as Money rock or Mungut Had"