10days/9nights
Tour grade: Easy
Style: Traveller
Travelling to China and Mongolia has been everytone's dream for centuries since Marco Polo, who first reported about the Mongols to Europe. Travel to China and Mongolia at one travel and enjoy the 2 great and diverse cultures. During the fantastic trip, you will visit the highlights of Beijing, China and travel the legendary Trans-Siberian railway to Mongolia, the land of miracles. In Mongolia, an unexpected amazing experience awaits for you in the arid Gobi Desert. Feel the wilderness and freedom of Mongolia under its eternal blue skies while traveling untouched fascinating steppes and the coldest and most mysterious desert in the world.
Beijing Arrival - remainder day is free
Upon arrival at Beijing railway station or airport, you will be met be private English-speaking at the baggage claim area or exit and transferred to hotel. Free for the remainder day. Hotel 4* overnight L
Sightseeing in Beijing
In the morning, visit Tiananmen Square that is the biggest square and also the most important in the world. It witnessed many historical events in Chinese history. In center of it lies the Memorial Hall of Mao Zedong and Heroes Monument. Then ahead to Forbidden City, the residence of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. It’s the largest imperial palace and an UNESCO object. In the afternoon you will visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvest. It’s also now a public park where local residents usually practice Chinese traditional morning exercises and spend their leisure time. Then free time. Hotel 4* overnight B+L
Sightseeing in Beijing
The highlight today is to conquer the Badaling Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization and is the spirit of Chinese people: Hardworking, Brave and Clever. You will have a walk up to the Wall and enjoy the views there (cable car is available but optional). Stopover at Jade Factory for a few minutes. After that you will stopover at Bird Nest and Water Cube on the way to downtown. Then, visit largest and the best preserved royal park in China--- Summer Palace, which was a summer resort of Empress Dowager Cixi in Qing Dynasty. After that, there is a stopover at the Pearl Souvenir Factory for a few minutes. Hotel 4* overnight B+L
Beijing Departure – Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
After the breakfast, you will be transferred to Beijing railway station or Beijing flight. Service ends in Beijing, China. We’ll arrive in Ulaanbaatar in the later morning; you’ll be picked up by your English speaking guide and driver. City sightseeing tour: visit to Gandan monastery, National History museum and Sukhbaatar main square. Hotel 4* overnight B+L
A day trip to the Genghis Monument & Terelj national park
Today, we'll have a day trip to the Terelj national park via Genghis monument. Visit to big turtle rock and Meditaion temple.
Ulaanbaatar – Gobi. Bayanzag via Yolin Am Gorge.
We will take a flight to Gobi in the morning. Arrive in the Gobi and drive to Yoliin Am Gorge in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan national park and hike on the Gobi glacier and view wildlife.Transfer to Bayanzag that is an internationally famous for its fossilized dinosaur remains. Here, we will make an explore for finding any dinosaur finding around the Flaming Cliffs and having some camel riding. Ger camp B+L+D
Bayanzag (dinosaur native land) - stunning Khongor sand dunes
Today, we'll head toward Khongor sand dunes the largest and the most beautiful sand dunes of Mongolia, where we have the chance to climb to the top for excellent views of the Gobi, or to walk through the green oasis at the base. Visit to camel breeder family and ride a camel for 1 - 2 hr. Try to catch sun setting on the top of sand dunes. Ger camp B+L+D
Khongor sand dunes - Khavtsgait petroglyph - Bulagtai
Today, we'll drive to Bulagtai where we'll overnight which is near to the local airport. On the way to Bulagtai, we'll visit to Khavtsgait petroglyph site and arrive in ger camp late afternoon. Ger camp B+L+D
the Gobi desert - Ulaanbaatar
Flight back to Ulaanbaatar, upon arrival transfer to hotel and refresh. Visit to Bogd Khaan's palace museum and optional shopping for cashmere and souvenirs. Enjoy folklore concert followed by farewell dinner. Hotel 4* overnight B+L+D
Departure
Transfer to the airport after breakfast. Service ends. B
Single Supplement Charge | US$350 |
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The Gobi Desert
The Gobi desert is the most mysterious place on earth The Gobi invites you to reveal its secrets. This region is famous for its unique natural formations, many places where you can dig and find real dinosaur fossils, flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the world. Ride the 2 humped Bactrian camels and discover the Gobi!
Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) is internationally famous for its fossilized dinosaur remains. Dinosaur nests with eggs were found here as well as whole fossilized skeletons.
The Khongoriin Els sand dunes extend along the northern side of Sevrei and Zuulun mountain ranges. These dunes are 180 km long, 15-20 km wide and up to 200m high. There is a small oasis near Khongoriin gol stream, which flows along the northern edge of the dunes. The scenery here is simply spectacular.
Yoliin Am (Vulture's Gorge) is a narrow valley located in the Zuun Saikhan Mountain range, with thick pieces of ice almost all year around hidden in its depths. This area is home to rare animals such as the Argali (wild sheep) and Ibex as well as Vultures and other large birds.
by Rafaella, Benedetta, Lidia
by Margaret Suganda
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