Mongolia opened its State Palace to visitors on Sunday, on August 25, to
attract more tourists at home and from abroad.

At the opening ceremony, government officials said, it was the first time
that the government headquarters was opened to Mongolian and foreign visitors.

They hoped the decision, made at the first regular government meeting on
Saturday, can strengthen Mongolians” love for their history and culture, and
help foreigners to learn more about local culture and tradition.

The State Palace or Government House, built in the 1950s, is the work place
for Mongolian president, parliament speaker and prime minister, and the
parliament hall is also located in the building.

Inside the palace, a traditional Mongolian ger is used as a reception site
for foreign leaders or dignitaries. It also houses a statue of Genghis Khan and
nine white flags symbolizing the state power of Mongolia.

The palace is open to the public only at weekends.