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Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure

11 days
From Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a Beijing duck restaurant
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing to Chifeng to Reshui

    Beijing to Chifeng to Reshui
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train journey from Beijing to Chifeng
    • Visit to Chifeng Museum
    Landmarks
    Chifeng Museum
  3. Day 3

    Reshui

    Reshui
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Huanggangliang National Forest Park
    • Visit to Asihatu Stone Forest
    • Visit to Gongge'er Grasslands
    Landmarks
    Huanggangliang National Forest Park
    Huanggang Peak
    Asihatu Stone Forest
    Gongge'er Grasslands
  4. Day 4

    Xilinhot

    Xilinhot
    Meals
    Lunch (BBQ lunch at Ulihan Desert Campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hunshandake Sandy Land
    • BBQ lunch at Ulihan Desert Campsite
    • Visit to Dali Lake
    Landmarks
    Hunshandake Sandy Land
    Ulihan Desert Campsite
    Dali Lake
  5. Day 5

    Xilinhot to Erlian to Sainshand (Mongolia border crossing)

    Xilinhot to Erlian to Sainshand (Mongolia border crossing)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trans-Mongolian Railway journey to Sainshand with border crossing at Zamiin-Uud
    Landmarks
    Zamiin-Uud
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  6. Day 6

    Sainshand

    Sainshand

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sainshand
    • Visit to Noyon Khutagt Museum
    • Visit to Khamriin Monastery
    • Hike to monastery caves and Mongolian Shambala
    Landmarks
    Noyon Khutagt Museum
    Khamriin Monastery
    Mongolian Shambala
  7. Day 7

    Sainshand

    Sainshand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional home-cooked lunch with camel herder family)

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Mountain of Wishes
    • Visit to camel herder family
    • Traditional home-cooked lunch with camel herder family
    Landmarks
    Mountain of Wishes
  8. Day 8

    Ulaanbaatar - Khustai National Park

    Ulaanbaatar - Khustai National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Meal at a monastery cafe in Nalaikh town)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chinggis Khaan Statue
    • Museum visit at Chinggis Khaan Statue base

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at a local cafe in Ulaanbaatar
    Landmarks
    Chinggis Khaan Statue
    Khustai National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Khustai National Park

    Khustai National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led hike in Khustai National Park
    • Visit to Ungut Stone Monuments
    Landmarks
    Khustai National Park
    Ungut Stone Monuments
  10. Day 10

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk through Ulaanbaatar's central square

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a cafe in Ulaanbaatar
    • Shopping for local handicrafts (cashmere and felt products)
    • Visit to museums
    • Cultural performance featuring throat singing and traditional dancing
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
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  11. Day 11

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar

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    September 18th, 2019
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    September 18th, 2019
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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