Destinations: Hohhot, Xilamuren Grassland、 Resonant Sand Bay, Ordos
Destination Services: Meals as specified in the itinerary (excluding beverages), Local English speaking guide, All land transfer arrangements as specified in the itinerary, 3 nights accommodation
Stars: 4 Stars
Days: 4 days
RMB:From ¥3,750
Arrive Hohhot by train or flight – we can also arrange these for you.
Upon arrival, be met and transfer to Xilamuren Grassland, which means “yellow water” in Mongolian. The grassland covers 1,000 square kilometers, with an altitude of 1,700 meters. It is a plateau of grassland with a chain of undulating hills.
In July, the Naadam Festival is held in Xilamuren Grassland and showcases Mongolian culture by singing, dancing, sports, athletics, dresses and food. The “Three Manly Sports” to watch are the horse
Races, wrestling and archery.
Meals: Lunch
Hotel: Anjie Garden Hotel (Standard Room)
Today, visit the Resonant Sand Bay. This natural scenic area is located 50 km north from Baotou in Erdos City. It lies at the east section of Kubuqi Desert, China's seventh largest desert, and assumes a crescent shape with 100 meters in height and 400 meters in width, forming a 45-degree slope.
Then drive to Erdos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: New City International Hotel (Standard room)
In the morning, go to the Genghis Khan Mausoleum. Genghis Khan (AD 1162–1227) is a legendary hero, the founder of Mongol Empire. He united nomadic tribes in Mongolian Plateau, laid foundation for the unification of China, and then continued his conquest westward to establish Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in world history. The establishment of the empire enhanced trade, cultural exchanges, interracial mingling between the East and the West, and had great significance in history of China.
Drive back to Hohhot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Anjie Garden Hotel (Standard room)
In the morning, visit Dazhao Lamasery, which boasts a large collection of religious and cultural relics, among which the silver statue of Buddha, dragon sculpture and frescos are the most cherished treasures. Also, stop by the Inner Mongolia Museum, renowned for its extensive collection of massive dinosaurs, mastodons, and many other kinds of fossilized remains from the Mesozoic period that have attracted global attention.
After lunch, private transfer for your return by train or flight – we can also arrange these for you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes:
Excludes :
Blackout date (The exact date will be informed 2 months in advance)
Chinese Holiday and Festivals: New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, May Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mi-Autumn Festival, National Day, Christmas Day.
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