Getting There
The Government Palace also known as the State Palace is located on the north side of Sükhbaatar Square (formerly Chinggis Square, from 2013 to 2016) in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. You can get there driving or by bus.
What to Expect
The Government Palace houses various state organs such as the State Great Khural and offices of its members, as well as the offices of the President and Prime Minister. It is sometimes referred to by Ulaanbaatar residents as the “Saaral Ordon,” or “Gray Palace” in the Mongolian language due to the exterior’s former color (it was painted white in 2007).
History
The grounds of the present day Government Palace and Sükhbaatar Square were largely occupied by the monastery of Ikh Khüree, the central temple-palace complex of the city up until the early part of the 20th century.
The monastery was established in 1639 and was a moveable site that changed location nearly thirty times before finally settling in present-day Ulaanbaatar in 1855. It was famous for its high-level monastic education, ten monastic schools, numerous temples, 15 000 lamas, thirty lama districts, spectacular religious festivals, and wealthy treasuries.
Originally called Züün Khüree (East Monastery), the complex was the largest and oldest section of what was to become Ulaanbaatar.
Facilities Available
There are numerous services, museums and interesting buildings nearby.
