The Berkh Underground Mine Museum

The Berkh Underground Mine Museum is a world-class training, research, and tourism center located roughly 400 km from Ulaanbaatar and 70 km from Chinggis City. It is a key stop on the "Genghis Khan Historic Tourism Route," offering a stark contrast to the open-air steppe monuments.

Key Features & Attractions

• The Descent: Visitors descend 45 meters underground into a tunnel system that stretches nearly 800 meters in length. The museum uses the original vertical shafts and excavation methods of the Berkh mine.

• Themed Halls: The underground complex is divided into several specialized sections:

  • Mining History Halls: Dedicated to the history of Erdenet Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, and Mongolrostsvetmet.

  • Religious Sanctuary: The Ochirvaani God Hall, bringing a spiritual element to the subterranean depths.

  • Innovation & Fun: The facility includes a VR game room, a "Room of Fear" (Aydsın öröö), and even an underground waterfall.

• Miner's Life: You can visit the recreated miners' rest areas, a training hall, and the "Miner’s Cafe" to experience the daily environment of those who worked the fluorspar deposits.

Visitor Information (Current as of 2026)

• Operating Hours: Tuesday–Saturday (Closed Sunday & Monday).

• Sessions: Morning (10:00–12:00) and Afternoon (14:00–17:00).

• Age Restrictions: Children aged 0–5 are not permitted for safety reasons.

Category	Deep Mine Museum	Mineral Museum	Combined Total
Adults	35,000 ₮	15,000 ₮	50,000 ₮
Teens (16-18 years)	20,000 ₮	10,000 ₮	30,000 ₮
Children (6-15 years)	5,000 ₮	5,000 ₮	10,000 ₮

Why It’s Significant

For the Khentii region, this museum isn't just about rocks; it's about the evolution of Mongolia. While the province is famous for its ancient history (Genghis Khan), the Berkh Mine represents the modern industrial era that built today's Mongolia. It is the only museum in the country where you can literally walk through the geological layers of the earth to understand the nation’s mineral wealth.