Karakorum-The ancient capital of Mongolia

The Symbolic ruins of Karakorum, the ancient capital city of Mongolia is one of the most popular travel destinations along with Erdenezuu monastery, the second largest Buddhist monastery in the country. Karakorum city was established in 1220 and served as the capital city of the Mongolia for 140 years. In 2005 the Government of Mongolia initiated the Karakorum Model city project with a view of moving the capital city of Mongolia from Ulaanbaatar back to Karakorum in the future. Click here