Genghis Khan's Mausoleum Travel Guide

The Genghis Khan Mausoleum is located in Erdos City in Inner Mongolia, in the north of China. The mausoleum is a sacred place for Mongolians, who hold Genghis Khan in high regard.

Genghis Khan was born in 1162 and died in 1227. He was the founder and emperor of the Mongol Empire from 1206 until 1227. By gathering the nomadic tribes of the northeast of Asia, Genghis Khan was able to lead a fierce army to conquer land far away from his own. Genghis Khan was a ruthless, uncivilized and barbaric villain who is one of history’s most accomplished military leaders.

The mausoleum is made up of three grand halls filled with memorabilia, artifacts and information about Genghis Khan. The coffins of Genghis Khan, his wives, brother and son are kept in the halls although most believe the actual bodies are kept elsewhere. The mausoleum serves as a gathering place for people to say prayers and offer sacrifice to the Genghis Khan spirit.

The mausoleum was built in 1954 by the Chinese government. The structure uses traditional Mongol architecture, which uses high domed roofs and octagonal buildings. There is an 18-foot high white jade statue of Genghis Khan in the main building, which is truly spectacular.

Getting There & Away

The Genghis Khan Mausoleum is located in Erdos City, which is approximately 115 miles from Baotou City. Baotou City is found along the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia and can be reached by air, rail and road. Baotou Airport has frequent flights to most airports throughout China. Flights from the capital of Beijing take around 1 hour. Trains and buses also leave on a daily basis although travel time is much longer.