Mongolia just keeps giving.
The day after going to Hustai National Park, we planned to see the ruins of the Manzushir (also Manjusri) monastery.
A significant snowfall had occurred at night, which blanketed the area and added to the traffic chaos until we escaped the city.
The Manzushir monastery was established in the early 18th century, and was destroyed by the Communist regime in the 1930s. Prior to its destruction, it was one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia.
Shrines have been reconstructed on the hill overlooking the monastery.
The day after going to Hustai National Park, we planned to see the ruins of the Manzushir (also Manjusri) monastery.
A significant snowfall had occurred at night, which blanketed the area and added to the traffic chaos until we escaped the city.
Traffic back in the old days was quieter.
Larches and evergreens in the snow.
The Manzushir monastery was established in the early 18th century, and was destroyed by the Communist regime in the 1930s. Prior to its destruction, it was one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia.
Reconstructed temple, surrounded by ruins
Repainted door.
Ruins of the principal temple, currently grazing grounds for a herd of cattle.
Shrines have been reconstructed on the hill overlooking the monastery.
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