[Former capital of the Mongol Empire] Karakorum

Karakorum is the former capital of the Mongolian Empire, which once dominated the world. I visited in the summer of 2024, and it was a wonderful place with a pleasant breeze! 📌 Basic information ・Name: Karakorum (Kharkhorin) ・Address: Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia ・Access: Approximately 350km (approximately 5–6 hours) by car from Ulaanbaatar / Domestic flights + car are also possible ・Estimated stay: 1 to 2 days ・Admission fee: Erdene Zuu Temple admission fee by individual ・Opening hours: Temples are generally open from 8:00 to 17:00 📝 Recommended points ・The capital of the Mongol Empire during the time of Genghis Khan ・The existing Erdene Zuu Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Mongolia ・The harmony of nature and history with vast grasslands, wild horses, and rocky mountains 💡 TIPS/Notes ・Be careful of UV rays during the day ・Moisturizing is essential as it is dry ・Enhance the extraordinary feeling by camping overnight or staying in a ger ・Going with a local guide will give you a deeper understanding of history ・There are also mountains nearby that can be climbed 🧭 Model itineraryMorning: Depart from Ulaanbaatar →Lunch: Arrive in Karakorum →Afternoon: Erdene Zuu Temple + Ruin Walk →Evening: Horseback Ride on the Grassland →Night: Ger Experience 💬 A city where you can feel the history told in a story-like manner. I hired a local guide from GetYourGuide and was taken there by car, but I think it is also included as a stop on many tours. There is almost nothing left of the time, and it is just a vast expanse of land, but since I am a big world history nerd, I was very excited to see that this is the place I saw in the document collection...!!!!! #AbsolutelyFreeTravel