9D7N Inner Mongolia Hulunbuir Grassland + Manzhouli from Chan Brothers Travel

Highlights:

Tour Code: CN8RM, Departure Jun to Sep 2016
GUARANTEE No Shopping Stops Throughout
Highlights

- Stay in local 4-5star hotels throughout the trip with special upgrades to 5-star Shangri-la Hotel at selected departure date* (Best condition in Genhe is local 3star)
- Stay Experience a nomadic lifestyle and watch the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the grassland with a specially arranged one night’s accommodation in a Mongolian yurt.
- Hulunbuir Grassland has topped the list of “China’s Six Most Beautiful Grasslands” by “China National Geography”; experience a sense of freedom under the blue sky and vast grassland and view the minority ethnic tribe’s way of life as you catch vignettes of herdsmen, Mongolian yurts, herds of animals and vast green pastures.
- Manzhouli lies at the border of three countries – China, Russia and Mongolia.
- Manmoth Square, View the world’s largest sculpture of the mammoth, which was extinct since about 10,000 years ago.
- Genhe Wetland at Eerguna is the best conserved and largest wetland in China. Hence, it is acclaimed as “Asia’s Top Wetland”.
- Moerdaoga National Park is the first national forest park in the Greater Khingan Range (Greater Xing'an Mountain ) within Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the biggest national forest park of its kind in China.
- Enhe - A Russian Township features Russian descendants, Russian-style wooden houses and filled windows, and a golden-silver birch forest.
- Aoluguya, the last surviving Ewenki ethnic tribe that still practices reindeer husbandry.

Savour the Inner Mongolia Cuisine:
Mongolian Hotspot, Hand-tore Mutton, Mongolian roasted lamb, Farm feast, Russian meal *, Specialty Tea Pot, Speciality Mongolian Meat
Specially arranged activities by Chan Brothers Travel:
- Upon arrival at the grassland, you greeted by the special Mongolian welcome ceremony where you will drink local wine and be offered traditional ceremonial scarfs called khata.
- Enjoy a hearty feast of, Mongolian milk tea and other specialty dairy foodstuff in a large Mongolian yurt.
- Under the guidance of Mongolian friends, learn how to build Mongolian yurts and participate in the traditional Mongolian Aobao ceremony.

9D7N Inner Mongolia Hulunbuir Grassland + Manzhouli

From $1238 SGD

SINGAPORE - BEIJING - HAILAR

Stay at Hailar Dynasty Hotel or equivalent
Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Hailar via a flight transfer at Beijing . Upon arrival, proceed to hotel for a good rest.

Meals: (Meals On Board)

HAILAR – (APPROX 1.5HRS) HULUNBUIR GRASSLAND

Stay at Mongolian yurt (with individual bathroom)
After breakfast, coach to Bayan Hushuo Grassland, the epicentre of the vast Hulunbuir Grassland. The natural grassland scenery is spectacular as you behold the meandering Yimin River, lush green pastures and clear water where the inhabitants are Mongolian Buryat herdsmen. During the journey, experience a sense of freedom and view the minority ethnic tribe’s way of life as you catch vignettes of herdsmen, Mongolian yurts, herds of animals and vast green pastures. Upon arrival at the grassland, you will be greeted by the special Mongolian welcome ceremony where you will drink local wine and be offered traditional ceremonial scarfs called khata. Then you will be led into a large Mongolian yurt to savour the popular Mongolian milk tea, and having a Mongolian dinner. You may also choose to participate in some interactive Mongolian activities like horse riding at your own expense. Tonight, experience a nomadic lifestyle with a specially arranged overnight stay in a Mongolian yurt.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

HULUNBUIR GRASSLAND – (APPROX 4HRS) MANZHOULI

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner at own expenses)
Departure on 01-26Jun & 28Aug-26Sep: Upgrade stay at Manzhouli Shangri-la Hotel or equivalent
Departure on 27Jun-27Aug: Stay at Manzhouli Kaixuan Hotel or equivalent
This morning, you may choose to rise early to view the sunrise over the grassland (subject to weather conditions). With the wide temperature difference in the day and night, it will be a breath-taking whilst memorable moment for you as you wait in the cold to behold the sight of the red rising sun over the horizon of the grassland and blue sky. Thereafter, under the guidance of the local minority ethnic tribe, participate in the building of Mongolian yurts. After lunch, coach to Manzhouli, which lies at the border of three countries – China, Russia and Mongolia. After dinner, join a night tour at your own expense to explore Manzhouli to view the external of buildings with distinct architecture like the wooden houses, which resemble Siberian agricultural village houses and stone houses.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner at own expenses)

MANZHOULI – (APPROX 4HRS) ERGUN

Stay at Ergun Hong Fan Hotel or equivalent
After breakfast, visit the Mammoth Square to view mammoth, which can stand the cold harsh weather and was once the world’s largest elephant. It is about two times the size of a normal elephant and weighs up to 8 tonnes. As the species was extinct since about 10,000 years ago, you can view animal sculptures like the mammoth, rhinoceros, sabre-toothed tigers amongst them displayed in the square. coach to Ergun. During the journey, view herdsman and their herds of over hundred sheep which like fallen drops of pearls dotted the vast grassland under the clear blue sky.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

ERGUN – (APPROX 1.5HRS) ENHE - (APPROX 1.5 HRS) SHIWEI

Stay at traditional Russian style wooden house ( Mukeleng House)
After breakfast, proceed to Genhe Wetland with an electric car ride to explore this natural conservation zone in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which lies at the intersection point where Genhe River, Ergun River, Derbugan River and Hawuer River converge. Genhe Wetland is the best conserved and largest wetland in China, hence, it is acclaimed as “Asia’s Top Wetland”. Continue to Enhe, Located by the Erguna River, which acts as the border between China and Russia, Visit the Russian township features Russian descendants, Russian-style wooden houses and filled windows, and a golden-silver birch forest. Thereafter coach to Shiwei, the town and its surrounding villages feature the Russian style in terms of architectures and living habits. Tonight stay in a Mukeleng house, a kind of Russian traditional house built with logs on stone foundation.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

SHIWEI – (APPROX 1.5HRS) MOERDAOGA NATIONAL PARK – (APPROX 1.5 HRS) SHIWEI

Stay at Genhe Hotel or equivalent
After breakfast, explore Shiwei Square and then head to Moerdaoga National Forest Park. The Moerdaoga National Forest Park ia the first national forest park in the Greater Khingan Range within Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is the biggest national forest park of its kind in China. "Moerdaoga" literally means that "set out for flight riding your horses" that was legendarily said by Genghis Khan who tried to integrate the tribes. Continue coach to Genhe.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

GENHE – (APPROX 5HRS) HAILAR

Stay at Hailar Dynasty Hotel or equivalent
After breakfast, visit Aoluguya, the last surviving Ewenki ethnic tribe that still practices reindeer husbandry. Reindeer are native animals of the Artic and have yet to be fully domesticated. Their shape is unusual, with a horse-like head, deer horns, donkey-like body and cow-like hooves. Learn more about the culture of these deer people at the Aoluguya Ewenki Reindeer Museum, or bring home some souvenirs at the birch bark handicraft gift shop. Later, get up close and personal with the reindeers at the Reindeer enclosure before continuing home visit of the Ewenki hunters. Thereafter, return to Hailar.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

HAILAR - BEIJING - SINGAPORE

After breakfast, coach to Hailar. Upon arrival, visit Ewenki Museum with a dedicated museum guide. It is the only museum in China that showcases the political, cultural, lifestyle and development history of the Ewenki ethnic tribe. The museum exhibits the development history, colourful folk and cultural history, nation building achievements and the bright future since the reign of Ewenki ethnic tribe. Next, continue to visit Chinggis Khaan Square named after Genghis Khan. It is the largest square in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Thereafter explore Long Feng Xintiandi at Hailar commercial district if time permitted. Thereafter,. End your unforgettable Inner Mongolia journey by proceeding to the airport for your flight back to Singapore via a flight transfer at Beijing. We hope you have a pleasant journey with Chan Brothers Travel.

Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Meal On Board)

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

9D7N Inner Mongolia Hulunbuir Grassland + Manzhouli

From $1238 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

9D7N Inner Mongolia Hulunbuir Grassland + Manzhouli

From $1238 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel