Sep 6th- 7th, Aug 13th-14th
What attracts most people to Inner Mongolia is the grasslands, and then layers and layers of swelling hills that continue forever. There are three grassland areas that can be visited from Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia; Xilamuren, Gegentala, and Huitengxile. We go to the least visited Huitengxile, locally as the area of ninety nine natural lakes.
Itinerary:
Day 1
We will take an overnight train from Beijing and upon arrival in Inner Mongolian early the morning; a bus will take us to the beautiful Huitengxile grasslands. We will have an easy morning; rest and sleep a little more and have a Mongolian breakfast. We will then hop on mountain bikes and cycle on a nice, quite and hidden trail and we'll pass windmills, beautiful lakes, live cattle stocks, and local villages.
Later there will be a mid-afternoon break at a gorgeous valley called the Yellow Flower Valley; have a great Mongolian-style lunch, walk around the valley, visit a nomadic family, and after lunch, take a nap in a yurt. Later in afternoon, we will cycle back to our tents to watch a horse-riding race and a wrestling competition while we enjoy the sunset. Dinner entrees will include Finger Mutton, roasted lamb, organic Mongolian vegetables. There will be folk music and dancing after dinner or we can grab a few beers, have our own performance and dance around a campfire...
Cycle distance: 40 KM, van-supported
Day 2
Have a late morning, or get up early to enjoy the sunrise. Mongolian horses are the main attraction here and we will have some horseback riding fun after breakfast. You will know how Genghis Khan conquered the whole Asia and part of Europe. You have the option of sitting on the horse, guided by experienced nomads, or riding the horse on your own.
After lunch, lie down on the grassland, take a nap below the blue sky, read a book or drink some more. We will take a bus to the capital city, Hohhot, in the late afternoon, do a bit souvenir shopping or have a foot massage, and enjoy some superb local cuisine in a nicely-decorated restaurant.
Cycling Level
Beginner - Intermediate level. If you are concerned about your fitness level, we can arrange for bus support or you can opt to cycle on a shorter route (please let us know in advance).
Bicycles
We provide good quality mountain bicycles, with gears, strong frames and sturdy tires meant for grassland cycling.
Accommodation
Authentic Mongolia yurt, 4 persons share one yurt.
Things to Bring
Sunglasses, sun protection lotion, thick clothes (necessary for cool nights), beer (to sleep well on the train), snacks/energy complement, camera (awesome landscape), and your own towels, tooth brush, tooth paste, and wipes. Remember: BYOB - Bring Your Own Beer. You may bring booze with you from Beijing or purchase them on the way to the grasslands (purchasing beer in the hotel can be expensive).
Price (BJ-IM-BJ by train)
RMB 1900 per person based on 2-5 persons
RMB 1700 per person based on 6-9 persons
RMB 1430 per person based on 10 or 10 + persons
Price (BJ-IM by train and IM-BJ by flight)
RMB 2350 per person based on 2-5 persons
RMB 2080 per person based on 6-9 persons
RMB 1880 per person based on 10 or 10 + persons
Included in Package:
Accommodation, 3-4 persons share a Mongolian yurt.
Food (as listed, b, stands for breakfast, L, stands for lunch, D, stands for dinner)
All entrance fees, local transportation, English speaking tour guide, bike and helmet
Hard sleeper train tickets (upgrade to Soft sleeper upon availability) or flight
Excluded: horse back riding,tip to tour guide
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2 Days Private Inner Mongolia Cycle Tour (BJ-IM-BJ by flight)
Day 01: Huitengxile Grassland, Horse-back Riding, Wrestling Competition, Folk Performance, Local Cuisine B/L/D
Flight (CA1138) to Huhhot in the morning, pick up from the airport, then transfer to Huitengxile, the least and must visited grassland, with 99 natural lakes surrounded. Free your mind riding on the endless grassland, under the blue sky and white cloud. Later watch a wrestling competition, enjoy the Mongolian performance at night, and try the local cuisine. Stay in the Mongolian style yurts.
Day 02: Cycle on Huitengxile Grassland, Hike in Yellow Flower Valley, Transfer to Huhhot B/L/D
After breakfast, cycle on a quiet hidden trail, with numerous lakes on the road, blue sky, white cloud and endless green, absolutely stunning views. Later do a bit hiking in the beautiful yellow flower valley after a local lunch at a nomad family. Transfer to Huhhot city, do a bit souvenir shopping or take a foot massage before you head to the airport, flight (CA1111) back to Beijing
Price:
RMB 2750 per person based on 2-5 persons
RMB 2500 per person based on 6-9 persons
RMB 2250 per person based on 10 or 10 + persons
Included in Package:
Accommodation, 3-4 persons share a Mongolian yurt.
Food (as listed, b, stands for breakfast, L, stands for lunch, D, stands for dinner)
All entrance fees, local transportation, flights, English speaking tour guide
Hard sleeper train tickets (upgrade to Soft sleeper upon availability) or flight
Excluding : horse back riding
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