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Intrepid would be able to offer $250.00 USD off the current price for this departure. And of course if you're looking to switch your current 2027 booking now to 2026 then you would have your deposit to put towards this as well.

In Mongolia, are there hotels with private bathrooms in the cities we stay? What transportation is used to move between cities? Do we use the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia?

In Mongolia, you will stay in hotels in the cities (mostly with private bathrooms) and in ger camps in rural areas, where bathroom facilities are shared. For transportation, the tour uses a mix of trains, private vehicles, and the metro. You will also travel on the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia, crossing the border by train.

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Shanghai
Shanghai
Optional Activities
- Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre (CNY25 entrance fee)
- Yuyuan Garden (CNY40 entrance fee)
- Shanghai Museum (Free entrance)
Landmarks
The Bund
Day 2
Shanghai to Wuxi
Shanghai to Wuxi
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area
- Visit to Jichang Garden
Landmarks
Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area
Jichang Garden
Day 3
Shanghai to Xi'an
Shanghai to Xi'an
Included Activities
- Walking tour passing Bell and Drum Towers
- Muslim Quarter exploration and street snack sampling
Optional Activities
- Great Mosque (CNY25 entrance fee)
- Bell & Drum Towers (CNY50 entrance fee)
Landmarks
Bell Tower
Drum Tower
Great Mosque
Muslim Quarter
Day 4
Xi'an
Xi'an
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors tour and exploration
Optional Activities
- City Wall bike hire (CNY45)
- Tang Dynasty Show (CNY290)
- Big Goose Pagoda (CNY80 entrance fee)
- Little Wild Goose Pagoda (CNY50)
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang Paradise Walking Street
Day 5
Xi'an to Great Wall
Xi'an to Great Wall
Landmarks
Great Wall of China
Day 6
Great Wall
Great Wall
Included Activities
- Great Wall Jinshanling section hike and exploration
Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Jinshanling section
Day 7
Beijing
Beijing
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square visit
- Forbidden City exploration
Optional Activities
- Temple of Heaven (CNY40 entrance fee)
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Mao's Mausoleum
Great Hall of the People
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Day 8
Beijing
Beijing
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at a local Beijing duck restaurant
Day 9
Beijing to Ulan Butong
Beijing to Ulan Butong
Meals
Dinner (Mongolian barbecue)
Included Activities
- Ewenki reindeer camp visit
Landmarks
Ewenki reindeer camp
Day 10
Ulan Butong to Jinpeng
Ulan Butong to Jinpeng
Included Activities
- Huanggangliang National Forest Park exploration
- Asihatu Stone Forest visit
- Gongge'er Grasslands visit
Landmarks
Huanggangliang National Forest Park
Huanggang Peak
Asihatu Stone Forest
Gongge'er Grasslands
Day 11
Jinpeng to Xilinhot
Jinpeng to Xilinhot
Included Activities
- Hunshandake Sandy Land visit
- Ulihan Desert Campsite visit
- Dali Lake visit
Landmarks
Hunshandake Sandy Land
Ulihan Desert Campsite
Dali Lake
Day 12
Xilinhot to Sainshand (via Erlian and Mongolia border crossing)
Xilinhot to Sainshand (via Erlian and Mongolia border crossing)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Zamiin-Uud
Day 13
Sainshand
Sainshand
Included Activities
- Noyon Khutagt Museum visit
- Khamriin Monastery visit
- Meditation caves hike
- Mongolian Shambala visit
Landmarks
Noyon Khutagt Museum
Khamriin Monastery
Mongolian Shambala
Day 14
Sainshand
Sainshand
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional home-cooked lunch with camel herder family)
Included Activities
- Mountain of Wishes visit
- Camel herder family visit with traditional home-cooked lunch
Landmarks
Mountain of Wishes
Day 15
Ulaanbaatar to Khustai National Park
Ulaanbaatar to Khustai National Park
Meals
Lunch (Meal at a monastery cafe in Nalaikh town)
Included Activities
- Chinggis Khaan Statue visit and museum
Optional Activities
- Optional breakfast at a local cafe
Landmarks
Chinggis Khaan Statue
Day 16
Khustai National Park
Khustai National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led hike in Khustai National Park
- Ungut Stone Monuments visit
Landmarks
Khustai National Park
Ungut Monument
Day 17
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar
Optional Activities
- Optional lunch at a local cafe
- Optional shopping for cashmere and felt handicrafts
- Optional cultural performance (throat singing and traditional dancing)
- Optional final dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar Central Square
Day 18
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar

Landmarks
The Bund

Landmarks
Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area
Jichang Garden

Landmarks
Bell Tower
Drum Tower
Great Mosque
Muslim Quarter

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang Paradise Walking Street

Landmarks
Great Wall of China

Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Jinshanling section

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Mao's Mausoleum
Great Hall of the People
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven

Landmarks
Ewenki reindeer camp

Landmarks
Huanggangliang National Forest Park
Huanggang Peak
Asihatu Stone Forest
Gongge'er Grasslands

Landmarks
Hunshandake Sandy Land
Ulihan Desert Campsite
Dali Lake

Landmarks
Zamiin-Uud

Landmarks
Noyon Khutagt Museum
Khamriin Monastery
Mongolian Shambala

Landmarks
Mountain of Wishes

Landmarks
Chinggis Khaan Statue

Landmarks
Khustai National Park
Ungut Monument

Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar Central Square

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Guide
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Additional Services
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Sally5.0•June 2026
This tour was with Intrepid Travel. I looked at this tour as a learning experience rather than a vacation and it was...
This tour was with Intrepid Travel. I looked at this tour as a learning experience rather than a vacation and it was well worth it. The tour planning and execution went without problems, and due to the tour guides' (one for China and one for Mongolia) knowledge and experience, we were also able to see sites not specified on the itinerary. I was especially impressed with the tour guides' expression of individual concern to those on the trip.Show more
Traveled in June 2026
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you found the trip to be both an enriching learning experience and a rewarding journey. It's wonderful that our local leaders' knowledge and expertise helped you discover additional sights beyond the planned itinerary, adding even more value to your adventure. We're especially pleased that their genuine care and attention made a positive impact on your experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another Intrepid journey in the future.
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Naomi
Asked on July 17th, 2026
Is this tour available at any other time?
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2026
  At the moment, the only departures available for this tour are the dates listed on our website. Unfortunately, we do not have any additional departure dates available beyond those currently shown.
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  Naomi
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  We were hoping to do this trip in 2028, if it's offered again.
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Ali
Asked on March 17th, 2026
If a booked with you (Tour Radar) would it be possible to offer a special last minute price (just a very courteous question) like a discount or the must-single-supplement included please?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  Intrepid would be able to offer $250.00 USD off the current price for this departure. And of course if you're looking to switch your current 2027 booking now to 2026 then you would have your deposit to put towards this as well.
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  Ali
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Couple months ago I had a detailed discussion with a colleague of yours, I believe her name was Jacky, about why many of my fellow travelers on the various tours I've taken with Intrepid paid different prices. On the last tour to Madagascar, my fellow travelers paid between 800 and 1000 US dollars less than I did. Now I see TourRadar's price at € 4240 which equals US $ 4885 at current exchange rate. Intrepid charges US $ 5990 for the exact same trip. US $ 1105 difference. Can you explain please?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  Each region has different currency negotiations when it comes to how we price our tours. You are welcome to book in any currency you would like if you feel you will get a better rate in a different currency. Please keep in mind however, if you need to cancel and a deposit stays on file. It will be in the currency you book in and cannot be converted into another currency at the time of re booking. Our currency conversion rates are determined by many factors such as supply and demand, economic policies, geopolitical events, and more. These rates are constantly fluctuating and as a company that operate in multiple currencies we often have to deal with the risk of currency fluctuations impacting our profitability. To reduce risk we set prices in a specific currency and maintain those prices even if the exchange rates change. This allows us to provide a consistent pricing structure to our customers regardless of where they are located and the current exchange rates.
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Alan
Asked on November 1st, 2025
In Mongolia, are there hotels with private bathrooms in the cities we stay? What transportation is used to move between cities? Do we use the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  In Mongolia, you will stay in hotels in the cities (mostly with private bathrooms) and in ger camps in rural areas, where bathroom facilities are shared. For transportation, the tour uses a mix of trains, private vehicles, and the metro. You will also travel on the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia, crossing the border by train.

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