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USA - Beijing |
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We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital of modern-day China. Cross the International Date Line and spend the night on board the plane. |
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Arrive at Beijing |
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Arrive at Beijing, after clearing customs and retrieving our baggage, we are met by our tour guide and transferred to our five-star hotel accommodations. |
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Beijing - Hohhot (AB, L, DP) |
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We board a flight bound for Hohhot, the capital city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Inner Mongolia has a peculiar natural scenery, long history and brilliant culture. There are many historic sites in this area. Upon arrival, we transfer to our comfortable hotel. We are free at leisure in the rest of the day. For dinner we will be served the traditional unique dish - Roasted Mutton Legs. |
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Hohhot - Grassland (B, L, DS) |
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Begin our day by touring the vast grassland and pastures. Taste the unique local food for lunch. Later watch the locals in horse riding, wrestling and archery. In the evening after a Mongolian lamb dinner we enjoy the graceful Mongolian
singing and dancing. At night we stay in
mushroom-like yurts. |
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Grassland - Hohhot (B, L, DP) |
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After our breakfast we take last look of the grassland, and then we take the bus back to city Hohhot. The city tour takes us visit to Dazhao
Lamasery, one of the biggest and best-preserved
temples in Hohhot. Later, we have an opportunity
to visit the famous Five Pagoda Temple and the General’s Official Residence of Suiyuan. For dinner tonight, the delicious roasted whole lamb will be served. |
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Hohhot - Baotou (B, L, DP) |
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Today we journey by bus to Baotou. The city orientation tour takes us to visit Meidaizhao, built in 1575 and served as both a residential area and a monastery. We continue on to Wudangzhao, a vast complex and used to be the residence of the highest ranking lama in
Inner Mongolia and now it is the only intact Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Inner Mongolia. For dinner tonight, the famous local cuisine – Carp from Yellow River will be prepared. |
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Baotou - Eerduosi (B, L, D) |
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Today we are going to experience a natural phenomenon by visiting the Resonant Sand Bay in Eerduosi. Sliding down from the 90 meters high and 45 degrees sand hill, one can hear the sounds like automobile and aircraft engines, a phenomenon nobody can explain. Watch the 700-year traditional local wedding ceremony is another fun experience. |
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Eerduosi - Yinchuan (B, L, D) |
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Continue our tour to Tomb of Genghis Khan, the great leader of the Mongol Tribe. The coffins
containing the remains of the Khan and his wife are enshrined in bedroom palace behind the memorial hall in the center of three interconnected hall in the design of Mongolian yurts. Later, we take bus to Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. |
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Yinchuan - Zhongwei (B, L, D) |
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This morning the bus takes us to Zhongwei where we visit the 108 Buddhist Pagodas. They range in height from 3.5 to 2.5 meters, fashioned in three shapes (pyramid, ground and vase) and arranged on a rising mountain slope in rows of increasing odd numbers to form a colossal triangle. Later, we visit Gaomiao and enjoy a cruise along the Yellow River by sheepskin raft. |
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Zhongwei - Yinchuan (B, L, DP) |
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Back to city of Yinchuan, our tour starts with a visit to Western Xia Tombs, the largest and the best protected imperial cemeteries in China. Continue to Western Xia Museum to learn more of its history and culture. Later we proceed to see the cliff carvings in Helan Mountain. For dinner tonight the tastefully Lamb Hot Pot will be served. |
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Yinchuan - Beijing (B, L, DP) |
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Board a flight bound for Beijing after breakfast. Enjoy a full-day of leisure to shop for souvenirs, or simply enjoy the sights of Beijing. For dinner, we enjoy local specialty cuisine. |
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Beijing - USA (AB) |
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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our homebound flight as our unforgettable China trip ends. |
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