Selenge district, Mongolia

Places to visit near Darhan

Darhan is a town in Selenge district, Mongolia, home to about 74,300 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 5 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are My Mongolian Map (4 km), Darkhan-Uul Cultural Center and Mosque (6 km) and Amarbayasgalant Temple (76 km).

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Darhan at a glance

Location
Selenge district, Mongolia
Population
about 74,300
Coordinates
49.4867° N, 105.9228° E
Places within 50 km
45 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Darhan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Darhan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Darhan

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Darhan. The closest is Булагтай уул (1 km); the best-known is 16 Давхар (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Darhan

8 parks within 100 km of Darhan. The closest is хараа голын ногоон бүс (2 km); the best-known is My Mongolian Map (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Darhan

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Darhan. The closest is Будда цогцолбор (3 km); the best-known is Morin Khuur Monument (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Darhan

6 churches within 100 km of Darhan. The closest is Mary Help of Christians (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Darhan

3 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Darhan. The closest is Darkhan-Uul Cultural Center and Mosque (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Darhan

3 buddhist sites within 100 km of Darhan. The closest is Дарь-Эхийн хийд (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Darhan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Darhan
  2. 1 km Mary Help of Christians · church, Selenge
  3. 2 km Morin Khuur Monument · monument, Selenge
  4. 4 km Darkhan-Uul Cultural Center and Mosque · mosque, Selenge
  5. 2 km My Mongolian Map · park, Selenge
  6. 1 km Hvvhed Zaluuchuud Hogjliin Tow · heritage site, Selenge
  7. 4 km Back to Darhan

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    Within 15 km of Darhan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Darhan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions1518Darkhan-1 Railway Station (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints615Булагтай уул (1 km)
    Parks78хараа голын ногоон бүс (2 km)
    Forts & heritage57Будда цогцолбор (3 km)
    Churches36Mary Help of Christians (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Darkhan-Uul Cultural Center and Mosque (6 km)
    Buddhist sites23Дарь-Эхийн хийд (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Ishigente Nuur (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Морин хуур цогцолбор (3 km)
    Museums11Дархан-Уул аймгийн Түүхийн Музей (5 km)
    Temples01Huyteniyn Hiyd (55 km)

    Darhan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Darhan?

    My Mongolian Map (park, about 4 km), Darkhan-Uul Cultural Center and Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Mary Help of Christians (church, about 1 km), Darkhan-1 Railway Station (attraction, about 1 km), Morin Khuur Monument (monument, about 3 km), Hvvhed Zaluuchuud Hogjliin Tow (heritage site, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Darhan?

    45 places on Spotwander: 15 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 5 forts & heritage, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Darhan?

    Булагтай уул, about 1 km by road; 16 Давхар (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Darhan?

    хараа голын ногоон бүс, about 2 km by road; Park Complex "My Mongolia" (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Darhan?

    Будда цогцолбор, about 3 km by road; Morin Khuur Monument (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Darhan?

    Start in Darhan, visit Mary Help of Christians, then Morin Khuur Monument, then Darkhan-Uul Cultural Center and Mosque, then My Mongolian Map, then Hvvhed Zaluuchuud Hogjliin Tow, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Darhan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Darhan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Darhan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.