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11-Day Beijing, Datong & Inner Mongolia Tour: History & Nature

11 days · 10 nights
Type·Small Group
Destinations·Beijing, Datong, Hohhot, Baotou, Ordos

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Imperial Legacy: Walk through the Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex, and hike the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall.

Architectural Marvels: Explore the Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage) and the gravity-defying Hanging Temple in Datong.

Nomadic Culture: Experience a traditional welcome and overnight stay in a deluxe Yurt on the Xilamuren Grassland.

Desert Adventure: Ride camels and witness the sunset in the vast Kubuqi Desert.

Mongol History: Pay respects at the sacred Mausoleum of Genghis Khan in Ordos.

High-Speed Connection: Seamless transfers between cities using China’s advanced High-Speed Railway network.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing | Welcome to the Capital

Activities: Airport/Train Station Pick-up & Hotel Check-in. Details: Upon arrival at Beijing Capital (PEK) or Daxing (PKX) Airport, your pri…

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Day 2: Beijing Imperial History | Forbidden City & Summer Palace

Morning: Tian’anmen Square: Walk across the world’s largest city square. The Forbidden City: enter the Imperial Palace Museum to explore 50…

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ay 3: The Great Wall Adventure | Mutianyu & Olympic Sites

Morning: Mutianyu Great Wall: A less crowded, scenic section. Take a cable car up and hike between the 14th and 20th watchtowers for breath…

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Day 4: Beijing 🚄 Datong | High-Speed Train & Ancient City

Transfer: Take a high-speed train from Beijing to Datong (~2 hours). Welcome to Datong: Known as the “Museum of Ancient Architecture” and th…

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Day 5: Datong World Heritage | Yungang Grottoes & Temples

Morning: Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO): Explore the 1,500-year-old Buddhist masterpiece featuring 51,000+ statues. Highlights include the massi…

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Day 6: Architectural Miracles | Hanging Temple & Wooden Pagoda

Morning: Hanging Temple (Hunyuan): A gravity-defying temple built into a cliff face 1,500 years ago. It uniquely combines Buddhism, Taoism,…

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Day 7: Datong 🚄 Hohhot | Inner Mongolia Culture

Transfer: High-speed train to Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia. Afternoon: Inner Mongolia Natural Museum: Discover dinosaur fossils (N…

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Day 8: Into the Grasslands | Xilamuren Yurt Experience

Morning: Drive to Xilamuren Grassland (2 hours). Receive a traditional welcome ceremony. Activities: Hongge’er Aobao: Participate in the sa…

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Day 9: Grassland to Desert | Wudangzhao & Kubuqi

Morning: Optional sunrise viewing on the grassland. Drive to Baotou. Mid-Day: Wudangzhao Monastery: The “Potala Palace on the Grassland,” a…

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Day 10: Desert Fun & Genghis Khan | Ordos

Morning: Kubuqi Desert Activities: Camel riding, sand sliding, or ATV off-roading in the “Singing Sands.” Afternoon: Mausoleum of Genghis…

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Day 11: Departure from Ordos/Hohhot

Logistics: Private transfer to Ordos Airport (DSN) or train station. Alternatively, transfer back to Hohhot for departure. Extension Ideas: …

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions:

  • Transport: Private air-conditioned business vehicle with professional driver; High-speed train tickets (Second Class) between Beijing-Datong-Hohhot.

  • Accommodation: 9 nights in 5-star hotels and 1 night in a premium Mongolian Yurt (based on twin-sharing).

  • Guide: Experienced English-speaking private guide.

  • Tickets: First entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary (including Great Wall cable car).

  • Service: 24/7 customer support and travel insurance.

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from China.
  • China visa fees.
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of a personal nature.
  • Single room supplement.
  • Recommended optional activities.
  • Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day.
  • Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.

Important Information

Booking Information
After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email with a Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of the purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this tour product, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Schedule of Fees
For changes to travel arrangements:

  • First change – No charge.
  • For all subsequent changes – USD50.
  • Any charges applied by a third party (for example, airline, cruise company, accommodation provider, other travel provider) cannot be waived.

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