Inner Mongolia Grass & Sand
This 5-day private trip to the middle of Inner Mongolia will allow you to enjoy fantastic views of the vast grasslands, stay overnight in a traditional Mongolian yurt, experience local nomadic life, have fun in Kubuqi Desert, and engage with the life of Genghis Khan and his Mongol Empire.
We recommended it to you if you want to experience the highlights of Inner Mongolian at your own pace and especially to families.
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Great Beijing Trip!
![]() Our guide, Selinda was waiting for us on arrival on Friday evening and dropped us off at our hotel. The hotel itself was very and as requested, was located close to a Catholic Church. For the day tour on Saturday, Selinda proved to be an excellent guide who showed genuine care for our interests and needs. It would take too to detail all our experiences. Suffice to say that we were all very happy, and are already looking forward to future trips with China Highlights. And if all their guides are as good as Selinda, we have reason to look forward with great anticipation. Thank you for a job well done! more
Jun 2024, Emmanuel S
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Another Great Trip to Beijing
![]() Selinda was our tour guide and was outstanding. She kept us on track and maximized our time. She shared a lot of history and information about the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. She found a great restaurant for lunch. She was a major reason why this trip was so good. I would definitely recommend China Highlights and Selinda for any trip to Beijing. more
Jun 2024, James B
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Beijing made all the better thanks to our guide Ethan and Mr Gao!
![]() Ethan was such a brilliant guide, funny, friendly and super professional, working hard to understand the things that interested us and planning ahead to show us the best of his wonderful city seamlessly. Blending historic stories with his perspective on living life in modern day China, he gave us a unique insight. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend you request Ethan and Mr Gao during your ChinaHighlights tour. You’ll be so pleased you did! more
Jun 2024, AshP392
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Tour 'Wow' Points
Explore the Hinterland of Xilamuren Grassland
Enjoy a horse riding into the hinterland of the grassland to appreciate the best views without the crowds.
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Feel the Grandeur of the legend of the Mongol nationality
Watch an exciting live-action performance — "The Legend of Monan" —that brings 13th-century Mongol warriors and Naadam customs to life.
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Stay Overnight in a Traditional Mongolian Yurt
There are many grassland "hotels" of different standards. We only arrange authentic, comfortable Mongolian yurts with the best available facilities.
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Experience the Local Nomadic Life
Visit a local herdsman's home and learn about grassland life. Experience making Mongolian milk tea, feeding lambs, and talking with nomads.
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Try Some Fun Activities in Kubuqi Desert
Visit Resonant Sand Bay and enjoy leisurely activities like camel riding, sand sliding, and trail biking or more challenging activities like karting, surfing, parascending…
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Enjoy a Mongolian-Style Zhama Banquet Dinner
Dress up in Mongolian costume, taste delicious Mongolian food, listen to Mongolian stringed instruments playing, and watch Mongolian dancing.
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Tour Map
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your private driver and guide will be ready for you when you arrive in Hohhot. Enjoy a trouble-free transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is your own to explore Hohhot.
In the morning, go to Xilamuren Grassland with 2 hours' driving. Visit Hongge'er Aobao Scenic Area, where you will watch a large-scale live-action performance, including Mongolian horse racing, archery and wrestling.
Have a horse riding in the peaceful hinterland of Xilamuren to measure some of the vastness of the picturesque grassland on the horse back.
Enjoy a Mongolian-style Zhama Banquet dinner. Stay overnight in a traditional Mongolian yurt.
Enjoy the sunrise on the grassland. Then visit a local herdsman's home. Experience milking cows, making Mongolian milk tea, feeding the lambs, talking with the herdsman, and learning about their life on the grassland.
On the way from the grassland to Dalad Banner, explore Wudang Lamasery, which is one of the four most famous lamaseries in Northwest China.
Stay overnight in Dalad Banner of Ordos City, where Kubuqi Desert is located, so that you will have easy access to the desert in the morning and avoid the crowds.
Resonant Sand Bay (the breeze-blown dunes make sonorous murmurs) is the No. 1 desert resort destination in China. It is a large and well-developed tourism site where you can go sightseeing or have fun.
You will have a whole day in the desert to enjoy all kinds of interesting desert activities. You could experience the pleasure of art and sports with artistic gymnastics, aerobics, breakdancing, beach volleyball, etc. or you could experience more challenging sports and activities such as desert adventures, an aerial cableway, sand surfing, trail bikes, etc.
In the morning, visit Kangbashi District (once known as "China's biggest ghost city", now a thriving super-modern environment) to enjoy the pleasant urban scenery of Ordos City.
Explore the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan — the impressive cenotaph devoted to the worship of Genghis Khan.
After the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you to Ordos Airport or Hohhot Airport for your departure.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
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Price Includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: nm-1