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About Mausoleum of Genghis Khan
Three domed halls form its recognisable silhouette, linked by corridors and filled with images and objects used to commemorate the khan. The continuing ritual tradition is central to understanding the place. Start with the architecture and historical interpretation, then enter only the halls open to visitors; ceremonies and sacred spaces require a different pace from the larger tourism complex outside.
The Eight White Tents (八白室) tradition honoring Genghis Khan had moved to Ijin Horoo (伊金霍洛) by the early Qing dynasty, and the name 'Mausoleum of Genghis Khan' itself dates only to the Qing-era regulations known as the Qinding Lifanyuan Zeli (钦定理藩院则例). During the Second Sino-Japanese War the shrine was relocated to Gansu in 1939 and then to Ta'er Monastery (塔尔寺) in Qinghai in 1949, before returning to Ijin Horoo in 1954; the present buildings were built in 1955 and 1956, and damage suffered during the Cultural Revolution was later repaired.
The mausoleum stands at an elevation of 1,350 meters on the Ijin Horoo grassland (伊金霍洛草原), at Gandeer Obo (甘德尔敖包) in Zhasake town (札萨克镇) of Ejin Horo Banner, in the upper reaches of the Kuye River (窟野河); the surrounding banner takes its name from the site, Ijin Horoo meaning 'the Lord's Enclosure' in Mongolian.
The mausoleum was listed as a Major National Historical and Cultural Site (全国重点文物保护单位) in 1982 and was named a AAAAA-rated tourist attraction by China's National Tourism Administration in 2011. Inside are paintings depicting Genghis Khan's life and achievements, a seated image of him, associated relics, and a display of Yuan-dynasty artifacts.
What to look for
- The three domed memorial halls and their connecting corridors.
- The central commemorative image and interpretation of the Eight White Tents tradition.
Location & getting there
Getting to Mausoleum of Genghis Khan
Travel to the mausoleum complex in Ejin Horo Town, Ejin Horo Banner, south of Kangbashi.
- Confirm that your arrival point and admission cover the mausoleum halls you intend to see; the surrounding cultural tourism area contains additional attractions.
Combine your visit
Suggested order within this visit:
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Memorial forecourt
Read the three-domed architectural composition.
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Central hall
Focus on the commemorative image and historical interpretation.
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Open connecting galleries
Continue with the Eight White Tents and ritual tradition.
This sequence is an editorial suggestion based on the features described in the sources. Access to individual buildings or areas should be checked locally; no travel time or shared admission is implied.
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Sources & visit information
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- Wikipedia: 成吉思汗陵 ↗
- Ejin Horo Culture and Tourism: mausoleum architecture and Eight White Tents tradition ↗
- Ordos government: mausoleum visitor-complex location in Ejin Horo Town ↗
- English Wikipedia: Mausoleum of Genghis Khan (revision 1333114149, 2026-01-15) ↗
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 93353037.
Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "成吉思汗陵", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 93353037.
Background paragraphs condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "Mausoleum of Genghis Khan", English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1333114149.