2-Day Hohhot Inner Mongolia Classic Tour
Overview
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Day By Day Itinerary
Day 01
Hohhot Xilamuren Grassland
Xilamuren literally means "yellow river" in Mongolian. Xilamuren Grassland is teemed with green grass and fresh flowers every summer and autumn. Thanks to to the continual efforts made by the local government, the service quality is becoming better and better. As result, Xilamuren has been turned into one of the must visited pastures in Inner Mongolia.
Arriving at Xilamuren Grassland, you will receive a welcoming ceremony - you will be warmly welcomed by the local Mongolians colorfully dressed. They will present each of you a silver cup of wine and Hada,white or blue silk scarves, which are tokens of greetings in Inner Mongolia.
Then check in your yurt for the overnight stay here. Two people share one yurt. Then go to the main restaurant for lunch. After lunch, go to the stud farm to select the horse for your horseback riding. The cost for horseback riding is not included in the tour package. Usually RMB 380 per round per person including the horse riding, visiting Aobao and a herdsmen's family, which usually takes about 2 hours. The horseback is the highlight of the tour (pay on your own).
After horseback riding, you are arranged to see the Performances of Mongolian style wrestling, Horse racing and Equestrian. The first program is wrestling competition performed by local Mongolians. Most of them are very vigorous. Then followed by Horse racing and Equestrian.
Dinner will be also arranged in the main hall of the Xilamuren Restaurant. Most of dishes are the local products in the inner Mongolia. The local people are very hospitable. Several local girls drink toasts to the clients during supper. You are supposed to pay the singer if you order a song from these pretty girls.
So, after dinner, take a break till 9:pm when you go to an open place in front of the main complex to enjoy bonfire party. There is a large stage for the performers. A bonfire is ignited in front of the stage. Almost all the people on the grassland will gather her in the evening. They form a circle and dance or let off fireworks. People enjoy the wonderful local songs and dances presented by the local Mongolians under a starry sky.
Meals: Local Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and Dinner
Hotel: Stay overnight in a yurt ( two sharing )
Day 02
Xilamuren Grassland Hohhot
If you are too tired to get up for the sunrise, we do suggest you get up a little bit earlier, enjoy walking around and inhaling fresh air. The view near these yurt area is fantastic - lake, green grassland, fresh air and more.
After simple breakfast, you will return to Hohhot. The drive from the grassland to Hohhot takes about one and half hours. After lunch in Hohhot, you will be arranged to visit Dazhao Monastery, and Inner Mongolia Museum. Dazhao Monastery is the largest and best preserved lama temple in Hohhot. It was founded originally in Ming Dynasty, and reconstructed in Qing Dynasty. As the first Lama temple in Hohhot, it has been regarded as a religious heart for people from all over Mongolia.
Inner Mongolia Museum is located in the heart of Hohhot and is the largest and best museum in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It has a wide selection of ethnic Mongolian items, and a historical lineage of this huge grassland province. The museum is home to a variety of interesting exhibitions that should catch your eyes.
End of your trip in Inner Mongolia, transferred to Hohhot Train Station, or Hohhot Airport for your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Hotel: No
Price List for this tour (Price per person in US dollars)
Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
2 persons | $259 |
3-5 persons | $209 |
6-9 persons | $175 |
10 persons up | $149 |
Single Room Supplement | $25 |
Featured Hotels for this tour: | |
Destination | Hotel |
Xilamuren Grassland | Two Sharing Yurt |
Price inclusion: 1.All transfers and city transportation for your own use 2.Entrance fees and meals as mentioned 3.Private car or van with English speaking guide 4.Two sharing One-night at the yurt with breakfast 5.The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group |
Price exclusion: 1.Horse riding at Xilamuren Grassland ( suggested price: RMB 380 per round - about 2 hours ) 2.Tips to your tour guide and driver 3.Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
Remark: 1.For additional accommodation night cost to the packages, please contact our trip advisors for the rates. 2.Two sharing stay in our selected yurt listed. If one person prefers to stay in one room, the single room supplement must be paid. |
Travel Tips: Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes. Pay attention to Inner Mongolia Travel Tips. |
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