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Price per person:

$ 3,788Incl: Tax & Fuel Charge

$ 750

Traveling Dates:

Jun 14 – 26, 2018( 13 Days)

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Tour Package Includes

China

There exists a paradise where the chilly wind and the blue sky embrace you like a silk blanket. In this paradise, the desert sun warms your skin to your delight and the moonbeam shines brightly into the night like a phoenix. Here, you will feel the presence of yesterday’s culture and the promise of ongoing development. This is Inner Mongolia - where major attractions are the vast grassland and deserts. The autonomous region of Inner Mongolia looks like a long and narrow colorful picture scroll threading the east to the west, revealing its splendor and grandeur. You can also experience similar natural scenery in Outer Mongolia. Imagine waking one morning and discovering yourself surrounded by endless steppe. In the distance, you can see a glacier-topped mountain. A hundred meters away you can hear the gurgling of a stream. On the horizon, you can just spot your nearest neighbor galloping after his herds. Let us explore this amazing Grassland – Outer & Inner Mongolia.

Direct Flight from Honolulu to Beijing 2 Domestic Air Flights Hotel Accommodations for 9 Nights (based on double occupancy)Admissions and 26 Meals as statedUNESCO World Heritage Sites: Temple of HeavenGandan Monastery - the largest center of Mongolia BuddhismGenghis Khan Equestrian Statue – the tallest & biggest stainless steel statue in the world Terelj National Park – the most beautiful Grassland in Outer MongoliaMongolian Bonfire Party and 1 night experience in a Chariot YurtCamel Ride in Kubuqi Desert - China's seventh largest desert Local Specialty Cuisine: Beijing Zhajiangmain, Mongolia Stone Roast Lamb, Mongolian Boiled Lamb & Mongolian Hotpot

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Explore the Grassland of Outer & Inner Mongolia** The Home Land of Genghis Khan

Cities and Park Covered: Ulaanbaatar, Terelj National Park, Hohhot, Baotou, Ordos & Beijing

the gurgling of a stream. On the horizon, you can just spot your nearest neighbor galloping after his herds. Let us explore this amazing Grassland – Outer & Inner Mongolia.

Terelj National Park

Let us explore this amazing Grassland – Outer & Inner Mongolia.Let us explore this amazing Grassland – Outer & Inner Mongolia.

Chariot Yurt

Camel Ride in Kubuqi Desert

Day 1-2**June 14 - 15 Honolulu – Beijing

Day 3**June 16

Beijing

Day 4**June 17

Beijing – Ulaanbaatar (B, D)

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Day 5**June 18 Ulaanbaatar (B, L, D)

Ulaanbaatar – HohhotDay 7**June 20

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Day 6**June 19 Ulaanbaatar – Terelj National Park – Ulaanbaatar

We start our vacation by boarding a Direct Flight to Beijing, the huge capital of China and an ancient city of great splendor whose history goes back 3 millennia.

After breakfast, we will transfer to Genghis Khan Statue Complex, the landmark of this complex is 40 meters (130 ft) tall Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue. It is the tallest and biggest stainless steel statue in the world. We can also walk up to the back of the horse to view the grassland. After that, we will take a day trip to Terelj National Park, the most popular destination and the third biggest protected area in Mongolia. Visitors can take leisurely strolls on meadows carpeted with edelweiss and a dazzling variety of other wild flowers, view fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered mountains and wander along the wooded banks of a mountain stream. On the way, we will visit the Turtle Rock and Caves. In Terelj Park, we will enjoy the charming scenery of grassland, mountain, river and forest. Then we will go Horseback Riding and visit a Nomadic Family before driving back to Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon. Tonight, we will enjoy a special dinner - Mongolia Stone Roast Lamb.

After breakfast, we will visit Gautama Buddha Park. Gautama Buddha is also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, who is the founder of Buddhism. After that, we will drive to Zaisan Hill for a bird’s eye view of Ulaanbaatar. After visiting the Russian Red Army Memorial that honors Soviet soldiers killed in World War II, we will take a short flight to Hohhot. Founded by a Mongolian king in the sixteenth century Hohhot once belonged to the Mongol empire and is now the capital of Inner Mongolia. Upon arrival, we will enjoy our dinner before we transfer to the hotel.

Hohhot – BaotouDay 8**June 21 (B, L, D) After breakfast, we will go to Xilamuren Grassland in Baotou, the largest industrial city in Inner Mongolia. Meaning "yellow river" in Mongolian, the Xilamuren Grassland is the earliest grassland developed as a tourism attraction in Inner Mongolia. It covers an area of 1,000 square kilometers, with an altitude of 1,700 meters and is a typical plateau of grassland

Today we will take a city tour in Ulaanbaatar, the cultural, industrial, and financial heart of the country. We will visit the Gandan Monastery, the largest center of Mongolia Buddhism. It is Tibetan-style Buddhist Monastery. Its name means “the big place of the complete joy”. Many of the Bodhisattvas statues and images established in Gandan temple are of significance. Then we will visit the National Museum of Mongolia, is a cultural, scientific, and educational organization, which is responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of the objects under its creation. It is the first museum in Mongolia. Next, we will visit the Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan, the only one left of four residences of the eighth Jebtsundamba Khutughtu, who was later proclaimed Bogd Khan, or emperor of Mongolia. It is one of the few Mongolian historical attractions not which neither have been destroyed by the Soviets or the Communist Mongolians. Last, we will visit Sukhbaatar Square, the central square of Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar and State Parliament House. In the evening, we will be able to enjoy a Mongolia Folk Performance.

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Arrive at Beijing International Airport. An Air & Sea travel representative will greet us and take us to the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is widely regarded as the noblest example of religious architecture in all of China. Thisis where emperors came to worship heaven for a bountiful harvest. The design shows that heaven is high and the earth is low and reflects an ancient Chinese saying: 'the heaven is round and the earth is square’. Today’s lunch features a local specialty, Beijing Zha-jiang-mian. Then, we can explore the city or enjoy free time before checking into our hotel.

After breakfast, we can explore Beijing city on our own. In the afternoon, we will take a short flight to Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar means “the red hero” in English. It is the largest city and the capital of Mongolia. With a population just over 1.2 million, this municipality is not part of any province. Located in the north central part of the country, it lies at an elevation of about 1,310 meters (4,300 ft) in a valley on the Tuul River. Upon arrival, an Air and Sea Travel representative will greet and escort us to dinner before checking into our hotel.

Day 13**June 26 Beijing – Honolulu

B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner

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Baotou – Ordos Day 9**June 22

(B, L, D) Upon arrival, take a bus to Ordos via Meidaizhao Village and Meidaizhao Lamasery. The lamasery (combination of a town and a temple) was built by Alatan Khan, chief of the Tumed Mongolian Tribe of the Ming Dynasty. The architecture is a mixture of Central Chinese style with Tibetan and Mongolian features. It was one of the most important centers for spreading Tibetan Buddhism in Inner Mongolia. Next, we will visit Resonant Sand Bay by Chairlift. This is a National4A-Grade Natural Scenic Area located in the east section of Kubuqi Desert, China's seventh largest desert. The sand makes a sound like an automobile or aircraft engine -- a natural phenomenon that nobody can explain. There are more exciting activities afterwards including: Camel ride, Mongolian-style Wedding Show, Sand-sculptures, and Train Ride in the Desert.

OrdosDay 10**June 23

(B, L, D) Inner Mongolia is the home of Genghis Khan (1162-1227), the Great Khan (Emperor) who founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia and started the Mongol invasions that conquered most of Eurasia. By the end of his life, the Mongol Empire occupied a substantial portion of Central Asia and China. His Mausoleum, located about 71 miles south of Baotou, holds his clothing buried in his memory. This morning we will visit Genghis Khan’s Mausoleum. After lunch, we will visit Mongolian Cultural Industrial Park. This park represents cultural, tourism and film entertainment of Mongolia. This park is completely built according to different dynasties and constructed as a functioning village for filming dramas. We may be lucky and run into some actors and actresses, and scenes being filmed.

Hohhot – BeijingDay 12**June 25 (B, L) After breakfast, we will visit the Inner Mongolia Museum which offers an insight into the history and traditions of the Mongolian people with exhibits highlighting paraphernalia used by nomadic Mongols. Then, we will visit Qing General Office, which was set up to govern the northern part of China. Tonight, we will transfer to the Hohhot airport for our return flight home via Beijing.

Our flight to Honolulu leaves after midnight, ending our wonderful tour in China.We arrive at Honolulu on June 25 at approximately 5:30PM.

Ordos – Hohhot Day 11**June 24 (B, L, D) In the morning, we will drive back to Hohhot. Then, we will visit Milk Dairy Factory, one of the leading manufacturers of milk, yogurt and other dairy products in mainland China. After that, we will visit Dazhao Temple, the oldest and the largest Buddhist monastery in the city of Hohhot. It is also called the Silver Buddha Temple (Yinfo Si) because of an astounding 10-foot high silver statue of Sakyamuni Buddha among the temple’s many treasures. Dazhao also has an impressive collection of musical instruments and dragon sculptures related to Mongol legends. Tonight, we will enjoy the famous Mongolian Hotpot.

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with a chain of undulating hills around it. Upon arrival, we will participate in the ceremony of “Dismount Wine”. We can learn about the modern Mongolian people’s lives from activities on the grassland. In the afternoon, we can watch The ThreeHeroic Mongolian Sports: wrestling, horse racing, and rodeo events. Tonight, we will taste the local specialty–MongolianBoiled Lamb, and enjoy the Bonfire Party with Mongolian songs and dances. In addition, we might have a chance to experience spending a night in the Chariot Yurts, an important means of transportation in Mongolia.

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Remarks:Fares are per person; USD based on double occupancy and includes all airline taxes and fees.Escorted tour with a minimum of 20 passengersLocal English speaking tour guide serviceAll transfers and sightseeing by air conditioned coachRefer to “General Condition of Air & Sea”We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to ensure smooth operationTips and gratuities are not included China Visa is not included, available at $180 for 10-year multiple entries (subject to government approval)Tour price is subject to change according to any airfare increase, increase in government taxes, additional fuel charges and fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currencyTour price includes fuel surcharge & government taxes and fees. The tour price shown is current at time of listing and pricing on Sep 14, 2017

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