It has occurred to me that while I have often mentioned Zaisan Tolgoi, the district where I live on the outskirts of Ulaan Baatar, I have never posted any photos of the Zaisan Tolgoi (tolgoi = head, or hill) itself. Since the temperatures recently soared into the mid-sixties Fº and Accounting Maven Saka had a day off work we decided that it was a good time to climb to the top of this well-known local landmark.
Approaching the summit of Zaisan Tolgoi
Saka taking a breather near the summit of Zaisan Tolgoi
The Ikh Burkhan (Big Buddha) and western Ulaan Baatar from the summit of Zaisan Tolgoi
Ikh Burkhan (Big Buddha)
Downtown Ulaan Baatar viewed from the summit
War Memorial at the summit of Zaisan Tolgoi
Mural on the inside of the War Memorial touting Mongolia-Soviet Union Friendship
More Mongolia-Soviet Union Friendship
Saka at the War Memorial
Ulaan Baatar from the War Memorial
Saka and still-frozen Tuul River beyond
Saka
New apartment complex just to the south of Zaisan Tolgoi, with Bogd Khan Mountain beyond
