This trip is highly recommended for travelers who would like to visit both Mongolia and China. In Beijing you will visit the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, dating from the 12th century when a Jin Dynasty ruler built his Gold Mountain Traveling Palace . You will also have a change to visit the Great Wall of China just outside of Beijing and the famous Terracotta Warriors.
In Mongolia, you will visit not only a selection of the most important natural and cultural places but also have a chance to participate in the Mongolia Naadam Festival. The Naadam Festival is the main Mongolian holiday, and this is a wonderful time to experience the culture and people of this amazing land.
We think that this trip will be an excellent opportunity for you to experience and enjoy both of these great nations that have coexisted for thousands of years.
Tour itinerary
July 5. Arrive in Beijing
After arriving in Beijing , you'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day you will be at your leisure to adjust to the time difference and rest from travel. Overnight in the hotel. Full board.
July 6. Beijing city tour
City Tour of Beijing including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Enjoy a famous Peking Roasted Duck Dinner upon return. Overnight in the hotel. Full board.
July 7 . Enjoy the Great Wall and Ming Tombs
A full-day excursion takes you to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs . Walk on the Great Wall, the only man-made wonder on earth that can be seen from the moon. Visit the Ming Tombs, the resting place for thirteen Chinese Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Overnight in the hotel. Full board.
July 8. Beijing city tour
After breakfast at the hotel, tour the world famous Summer Palace dating back to the 12th century. Walk along the Long Corridor beside Kunming Lake. Take a short boat trip on the lake and visit the Harmonious Garden. Later go on a Hutong tour of an old residential area of Beijing and view local people's life while on a rickshaw ride. Overnight in the hotel. Full board.
July 9. Flight to the Capital of Mongolia , Ulaanbaatar
Early morning flight to Mongolia and arrival in Ulaanbaatar , the capital of Mongolia. You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. After a light lunch in the hotel, there will be a program of sightseeing in the afternoon. This will include the Bogd Khan Palace, a series of beautiful traditional buildings where the last religious King of Mongolia resided. Dine out in town and stay overnight at the hotel.
July 10. Naadam festival preview
After breakfast at the hotel you will go out with your guide to see the preview of the Naadam Festival. You will visit the horse-racing arena to watch a race of foals and archery. You will then have 1000 horseman show and in the evening you can enjoy a national folklore performance. Overnight in the hotel. Full board.
July 11. The ceremony of Naadam festival
Today you will watch the inauguration ceremony of Naadam which is opened by the president of Mongolia . You will see a performance of the national instrument Morin Khuur and a choir concert before attending the horse races taking place outside the city center. Overnight in hotel. Full board.
July 12. City tour and second day of Naadam Top 
After breakfast at the hotel there will be an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Watch second day of Naadam, including wrestling, archery and traditional games. Overnight in hotel. Full board.
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July 13. Trip to Terelj National Park
Up early to drive to Terelj National Park (70 km). You'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones, some of them look quite similar to turtles. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen , Larch and Birch trees which support bears, deer, wolf, wild boar, eagles and others. Then we will visit a local horsemen family where you have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Overnight at camp. Lunch in the tourist camp.
July 14. Visit Gunj temple and horsemen family
After breakfast at the tourist ger camp we will visit Gunj temple, built by Manchu's Khan Enkh-Amgalan. Then we will visit a local horsemen family where you have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Free horseback trial. Overnight at tourist camp.
July 15. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and city tour
After breakfast, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar and you can return to the National History Museum , where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present. Lunch in restaurant before visiting souvenir and cashmere shops. In the evening you will visit a concert before having a farewell dinner. Overnight in the hotel.
July 16. Departure back Mongolia
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.
Services included in
the cost
- Hotel rooms in China****(twin)
- Hotel rooms in Mongolia*** (twin)
- Flight to Mongolia from Beijing
- Tourist ger camp in Mongolia (shared)
- Guiding and interpreting service
- All meals in China
- All meals in Mongolia
- All transfers by vehicle 4x4
- All entrance fees inluding Naadam
- Horse ride trial
- Visit horseman family
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Services
not included in the cost
- Airfare
- Personal equipments
- Optional activity cost
- Alcoholic drinks
- International airport departure tax (US$13)
- Travel Insurance
Please note: Single room is available at extra cost. (USD 30) Just book in advance. Top
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