Tour Description and ItineraryCustomize this tour Enquiry about this tourPrivate Tour, Depart everyday. (The best time to visit Inner Mongolia is from June to October) Day1: Huhhot -> Grassland (Lunch & Dinner) Pickup from railway station or airport directly to Xilamuren grassland. After crossing the Yinshan main veins-Daqingshan , passing old revolutionary bases-Wuchang County, we will arrived. For lunch, you can taste Mongolian flavor-grasping meat. Both mongolian girls and boys present you with the whith hada. In the afternoon, visit the herdsmen's family and you can understanding the sedentary lifestyle. Enjoy the mongolian flavor milk, milk food. visit the Mongolian festival shrines-Aobao Hill. Check in Yurt or return to downtown to check in Zhaojun hotel (3*) or Holiday Inn Hotel (4*) if temperature is below Zero degree at night at the end of October. -Xilamuren grassland: Xilamuren, meaning "yellow river" in Mongolian, is located 100 kilometers north of Hohhot. Xilamuren Prairie, commonly known as Taihe, got its name from the Puhui Temple, a Lama temple built in the Qing Dynasty near the Xilamuren River. Constructed in 1769 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Puhui Temple was initially a resort of the Sixth Panchen Lama of Xilitu of Huhhot. With engraved beams and pictured purlins, the temple appears quite splendid.Xilamuren Prairie, a typical example on the plateau, is covered by green grass and fresh flowers every summer and autumn. Due to the continual investment of the local government, reception service is growing better and better. Thus, Xilamuren has become a popular scenic spot in Inner Mongolia. -Ao Bao: The most common and grand sacrificial activity of the Mongolians is the sacrificing of Aobao. Aobao means heaps of stones. Aobao is normally set up in hills and mountains, it is a cone-shaped solid tower made of stone.A long pole is inserted on the top, fur or animal skin and cloth ribbons are tied on the pole end, rocks for incense are placedaround.Sacrificing of Aobao is mostly held in each June, July and August. When sacrificing, the worshipper will take Hadas,mutton, fermented milk and dairy food to the Aobao. Hadas and sacrifices will be presented firstly and Lamas will chant Buddhist scriptures and the other people will worship on bended knees. Then, they will addstone or wicker to the Aobao and colorful silk strips and Sutra streamers. After the sacrifice, such activities as horse races, wrestling and archery will be held, the event later will develop into a Nadamu meeting. Day 2: Grassland -> Huhhot (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) In the morning we visite the beautiful grassland sunrise. Meanwhile, we also enjoy traditional Mongolian style breakfast, then returne to Hohhot, visite the famous Tibetan Buddhism shrines - Dazhao Monastery and Ancient Suiyuan City General's Mansion. After lunch visit the National Technology Manufactory Inner Mongolia (flight trip will omit this) and then transfer to airport or railway station for your departure flight. -Dazhao Monastery: Dazhao Temple, 'Wuliang Si (Infinite Temple)' in Chinese, is the oldest building and the largest temple in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Locally, people usually refer to it as the Silver Buddha Temple (Yinfo Si) for it is here that there is a rare silver statue of Sakyamuni that measures 2.5-meter-high (8.2-foot-high). Mongolia Yurt: Deluxe Mongolia Yurt: 2 persons share one yurt with private toilet. Vehichle mode: private car or MPV van(click for picture) Prices include: 1. All transfers along the itinerary; 2. Entrance fees and meals as mentioned; 3. Private car or van with English speaking guide; 4. 2 persons share a Mongolian yurt with daily breakfast; solo trip: single. NOT include: 1. Tips to your tour guide and driver. 2. Horse back riding on the grassland. Note: Inner Mongolia has extreme weather. There is a dramatic difference in temperature between day and night. It is necessary to take some warm clothing or rent them on the spot when you travel on the grassland. It is also one of the driest regions in China. You are kindly reminded to bring hydrated and take moisturizing lotion to protect your skin. Note:The prices do not apply to National Holidays (Spring Festival, Labour Day, National Day). For Naadam Festival, extra charge for pasturing area entry: RMB150/person How to Book? 1. You can book online or by email, tell us which hotel to pick you up, then receive our confirmation email. 2. Reservation should be made at least three days before departure time. Payment Methods: 1.Cash to tour guide 2.Credit card 3.PayPal 4.Bank remit(wire transfer) Please Contact Us Send Enquiry, if you want to Customize This Tour or Have Any Questions. |