The original plan was to make our way from Kharkhorin to Dalanzadgad via Arvaikheer but we were not confident we would be able to hitch a ride there so we gave up on the Gobi and stayed put in Kharkhorin today. 

We strolled to Erdene Zuu, an ancient Buddhist monastery, one kilometre southeast of Munkhsuuri Guesthouse.


The monastery has an interesting mix and influence of architecture


Chinese style temples



Tibetan style temples


Tibetan Buddhism has been the predominant religion in Mongolia since the 16th and 17th century.


An old lady in deel (Monoglia traditional clothing) turning prayer wheels


Outside the monastery walls are stalls selling a dazzling array of ornaments and souvenirs including prayer beads, accessories and ancient porn paintings lol


Wandered further from the monastery searching for other relics in the area


Good old turtle we found ya