The Iron Horse and Golden Tent Sculpture Group

　　The Iron Horse and Golden Tent Sculpture Group is the second attraction in the Genghis Khan Mausoleum Tourist Area. It is a military formation made up of five stone sculpture clusters—one large and four smaller military tents—and over 300 sculptures. The entire complex spans 99 meters in width and extends 148 meters in depth, covering a vast area with expansive space. It is the world’s only large-scale, realistic sculpture group that fully displays Genghis Khan’s military campaign palace. It recreates the historical panorama of Genghis Khan’s life of military campaigns, his conquests across the north and south, spanning Europe and Asia, with a grand and majestic momentum, establishing his great legacy. It offers visitors a vivid sense of Genghis Khan commanding millions of troops, bravely marching forth to unify Mongolia.

　　Here, the grand scene of Genghis Khan’s military expedition has been recreated, allowing you to experience the overwhelming momentum of the campaign. Once you enter the scenic area, you become part of the sculpture group, blending seamlessly with the entire display to form a beautiful composition of motion and stillness—harmonious and natural—giving you an immersive feeling as if you were truly there.

　　On the micro-terrain hillsides on both sides of the sculpture plaza, two 18-meter-wide pathways are naturally aligned almost parallel to Genghis Khan Avenue. With unobstructed views, you can look at the sculpture group from the side at a downward angle to appreciate the full panoramic view of the thousands-strong army on the march—a historical scene of expedition and advancement. Here, you’ll be amazed and find it incredible how, under such conditions and with such a force, Genghis Khan was able to achieve so much for human history, setting countless world records and leaving behind many transnational mysteries...

　　When you ascend the stairs of “Majestic Mountains and Rivers,” what suddenly comes into view is an immensely grand sight—the Iron Horse and Golden Tent Sculpture Group. Covering an area of 22,770 square meters, the group consists of 385 statues and 5 golden tents, forming the core circle during Genghis Khan’s expeditions. This core circle is made up of 5 military formation clusters, with the central element being Genghis Khan’s Great Ordos (in Mongolian, “Ordos” means palace tent). Behind the Great Ordos are several auxiliary Ordos, surrounded by the imperial service team, encircled by elite guards, followed by the logistics support unit. Each sculpture stands 4 meters tall and is cast in iron. The Great Ordos of Genghis Khan has a diameter of 13 meters and was pulled by a team of 22 oxen.

　　All the golden tents within the Iron Horse and Golden Tent Sculpture Group are arranged exactly as they would have been in that era. In the 13th century, a European painter who personally witnessed the grandeur of Genghis Khan’s military campaign created an oil painting titled “Iron Horse and Golden Tent.” The Iron Horse and Golden Tent Sculpture Group we see today is based on this historical painting.