Datsan Baldan-Braybun is located on the right bank of the Chikoy River at the foot of Khumen Khan Mountain, 68 kilometers from the city of Kyakhta. It was founded in the 1730s by the First Pandito Khambo Lama Damba-Darzha Zayayev. It has become a place where Buddhism started spreading along the territory of the Russian Empire from. During the years of the persecution of religion, the datsan was completely destroyed to the ground. In 1994, thanks to the efforts of the believers and the current Pandito Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheev, was partially restored in 1994.
Arya Bala Ranjun is a unique natural site located 1.5 kilometers from the datsan in a picturesque place. In the world of such unique places only two: one- in Nepal, the other – in Buryatia. Mantra of Avalokiteshvara (Arya-Baala) “Om mani padme hum” is miraculously manifested on the rock. This site has become pilgrimage for Buddhists , an ideal location for meditation and purifying one’s karma.
Aman Khan Sands (which means the Khan’s mouth) is a unique natural object, located 10 kilometers from the datsan. It is located among the forest and mountains. The area of the sand is more than 10 kilometers in length and 5-6 kilometers in width. It represents dunes and barkhans and a whole ocean of yellow sand. It is included in ” Seven miracles of Buryatia” .
