Northern Mongolia - Mongolia - page 240

Sights
1 Khutagt Ekh Datsan A1
Sleeping
2 Hotel Nine A1
3 Station Hotel A2
Eating
4 Khairkhan A1
5 Market A1
Modern Nomads (see 2)
Sights
Khutagt Ekh Datsan BUDDHIST MONASTERY
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(Tsagaan Eregiin Gudamj) This small temple near the town square has a woman for a head
lama, unusual for a Mongolian monastery.
Eej Mod LANDMARK
(Mother Tree,) Locals frequently come to this sacred tree 10km south of Sükhbaatar to
pray to the spirits that inhabit the trees; a rite that predates Buddhism. According to
shamanic beliefs, the spirits have the power to grant wishes (on the condition that the de-
votee visits three times). Look for the blue ' ' sign on the right-hand side as you head
south on the main road; from the sign it's another 1.7km to the tree.
Sleeping & Eating
The daily market MAP , behind the Khutagt Ekh Datsan, is lively and friendly and, as a
border town, well stocked.
Station Hotel HOTEL$
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