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9 Days\8 Night
Hulun Buir Grassland is named after Hulun Lake and Bel Lake. The Hulun Buir Prairie off the beaten track is the largest and best-preserved prairie in China and is known as one of the world's top three grasslands. You can enjoy this 9-day classic tour. During the trip, you will capture photos of magnificent grassland sunsets and sunrises, stay in traditional Mongolian yurts to experience the laid-back shepherd's lifestyle, ride freely on horseback, meet deer tribes and Russian villagers in their wooden huts, and visit the magnificent primeval forests of the Great Hinggan Mountains.
Attractions: Not Included
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Hulunbuir
Welcome to Hulunbuir! Upon your arrival, your guide and driver will wait you at the arrival hall of the airport and then escort you to your hotel in Hailar District (9 kilometers and 20 minutes around by car), the downtown area of Hulunbuir City, by a comfortable licensed private vehicle (non-smoking). Your guide will help you check in. The rest of today is on your own to explore Hailar.
Attractions: Hulunbuir Grassland, Morigele River, Erguna Wetland Scenic Area
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Erguna
Good morning! After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and then escort you to the most beautiful part of Hulunbuir Grassland, where dragon-like Morigele River winds through the wide-open prairie and rolling ridges are standing shoulder to shoulder in a distance. The car ride takes about 1 hour.
Landscape has already opened on the way. The whole Hailar District is built on the grassland, and thus you will get broad views of boundless steppe as soon as you leave Hailar. The terrain here is undulating, with rolling hills and higher elevation mountains, as well as numerous lakes and rivers, such as the Huinan River and the Argel River. On the grassland, you can enjoy the sight of running wild horses, herds of cattle and sheep, and feel the pure and free atmosphere of the grassland.
After your satisfying grassland tour, you will travel north to visit Erguna Wetland Scenic Area (Ergun Wetland) - the No.1 Wetland in Asia.With a wide variety of ecological landscapes, including swamps, lakes, grasslands and forests, this area is known as the "Green Pearl" of the north.Every spring and autumn, thousands of migratory birds migrate here from the south, making this wetland an internationally important habitat for migratory birds.After today's discovery, have a good sleep in Erguna City.
Attractions: Aoluguya Reindeer Village, Aoluguya Museum, Shiwei Russian Town
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Russian-style wooden Mukeden houses
Good morning! After breakfast, your guide and driver will escort you (1.5 hours around by car) to Aoluguya Reindeer Village, the last reindeer village in China and the home of Santa Claus in China. Here,in the Aoluguya Reindeer Village, visitors can interact with local herders, learn about the traditional techniques of reindeer husbandry and their way of life, and experience unique reindeer riding activities on reindeer.
Later, visit the Aoluguya Museum.The museum shows visitors the traditional lifestyle, costumes, handicrafts, music and dance, and reindeer culture of the Mongolian people through displays and exhibitions, collections of artefacts and cultural presentations.
After that, drive north (4 hours around) to Shiwei Russian Town, which is a small Russian-dominated border town that retains Russian architecture and flavour. Here, visitors can experience interacting with ethnic Russians in China and learn about their cultural traditions, language and living customs.
In addition, Shiwei Russian Town is surrounded by unique natural landscapes, such as border rivers and vast grasslands, which offer opportunities for activities such as hiking, photography and adventure.
Attractions: Haur River Scenic Area, White Birch Forest
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Mongolian yurts
Good morning! Your forest and grassland tour continues! After breakfast, your guide and driver will escort you to Haur River Scenic Area. You can enjoy the spectacular river scenery and the pristine forests of the Mangya forest area. There are cascading waterfalls, lakes and streams, and the banks of the river are covered by dense forests on both sides, making the scenery breathtaking. Visitors can choose to take a boat trip on the Howe River to enjoy the breathtaking scenery on both sides of the river and feel the serenity and beauty of nature.
Then, continue the driving to Heishantou. Along the way, you will pass through White Birch Forest. Entering the birch forest, you will see towering birches intertwined with bright green conifers, creating a unique landscape.Then, drive for about 1.5 hours to Heishantou. Enjoy a moderate hiking to the "Sundown Slope" to enjoy the intoxicating sunset scenery over the vast wetland. When the red glow of the sunset fades away, you will go down the slope and then be escorted to the nearby Mongolian tribe for accommodation. Tonight, you will enjoy happy Bonfire Party with Mongolian girls and boys (free, but it may be cancelled in case of bad weather), and then stay overnight in adorable Mongolian yurts (with private bathroom) that you have seen many times. Have a nice sleep with the fresh smell of grasses.
Attractions: the Sino-Russian border road, Hulun Lake
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Manzhouli
Good morning! Today you will wake up in the grassland. After breakfast, you will spend your blissful morning in Heishantou, you can indulge in the emerald-like grassland that is awash with a blanket of multi-colored wildflowers.
Then, you will first enjoy an exciting driving trip along the Sino-Russian border road, which is an international transport route of strategic importance. It not only facilitates economic exchanges between China and Russia, but also promotes the development of the border areas.
After about 3 hours, you will arrive at Hulun Lake,which is an important ecological reserve with rich plant and animal resources. The lake is inhabited by a large number of migratory birds and aquatic animals, making it an ideal place for bird observation and wildlife viewing. In addition, you can also enjoy the cool waters of the lake with fishing, swimming, boating and other water activities
After the lake tour, keep driving to Manzhouli, where China meets Russia and Mongolia. The evening is for you to freely enjoy the cheerful night view of this prosperous border city. Tonight, you will accommodate in the luxury hotel in Manzhouli.
Attractions: Manzhouli Matryoshka Plaza
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Arxan
Today after breakfast, you will visit Manzhouli Matryoshka Plaza More than 200 lovely or large or small Russian nesting dolls are scattered around the square.You can learn about the history and production process of nesting dolls, admire the different sizes and styles of nesting doll creations, and choose your favourite one as a souvenir or gift.
Then, your guide and driver will escort you to Arxan City in Xing'an League (about 5~6 hours by car).Tonight you will accommodate in Arxan City.
Attractions: Arxan UNESCO Global Geopark,Heavenly Lake
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Heavenly Lake Scenic Area
Morning after breakfast, your wonderful Arxan tour begins. Your guide and driver will escort you to Arxan UNESCO Global Geopark with a 1.5-hour driving from Arxan City.
These Geoparks are not only an important resource for scientific research and geological education, but also a driving force for tourism and sustainable development. Visitors to these Geoparks can explore the mysteries of the earth's evolution, enjoy magnificent geological landscapes, and learn about the earth's history and geological processes. Your first site is the pearl of the scenic area - Heavenly Lake (Average Altitude: 1,322 meters above the sea level). The mountains around the lake show colourful and varied colours under the sunlight, while the lake water is clear and transparent due to its alpine ice melt water. Visitors can stroll around the lake and enjoy the magnificent views of the lake's reflection and the surrounding mountains.After that, go down the stairs to visit the next site.
Attractions: Azalea Lake
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Hailar
Good morning. After breakfast, your guide and driver will escort you to Azalea Lake of Arxan UNESCO Global Geopark.
When the volcano erupted, the lava flow blocked up the valley and thus the Azalea Lake formed. Named for the rhododendron flowers that bloom around the lake, Rhododendron Lake is a photographer's paradise. There are beautiful sceneries all year round. In summer, the lake surface is covered with floating weeds, swaying in the wind, fragrant, like the beauty of Jiangnan; in autumn, the water is as clear as a mirror, the forest around the lake is dyed, and the lake surface is rippling with golden waves; in autumn, the water is as clear as a mirror, the forest around the lake is dyed, and the lake surface is rippling with golden waves.
Enjoy your peaceful moment at the lake area. Then, your guide and driver will escort you to Hailar District for accommodation. Today’s tour ends. Have a good sleep.
Attractions: Not included
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Not included
Today, your guide and driver will escort you to the airport to catch your flight to your next destination or home. Tour ends!
+Day 1 Beijing Arrival Attractions: No Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing Upon arrival at the Beijing airport or train station, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Beijing. The rest of the time is free. +Day 2 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Shichahai, Hutong Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing Early in the morning, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square (40 minutes sightseeing). It is the largest city square in the world, covering an area of 440,000 square metres and can accommodate 1 million people. Tiananmen Square is surrounded by many famous historical and cultural attractions, such as the Tiananmen Square Citadel, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum. The grand flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies held in Tiananmen Square attract countless Chinese and foreign tourists every day. Then move on to the Forbidden City (2 hours visit), the last imperial palace in China, is the centralised presentation of imperial culture in traditional Chinese culture in architectural form, the three-dimensional, symbolic and pictorial representation of Chinese imperial culture, and the high degree of unity between Chinese imperial culture and ancient Chinese architecture culture. This afternoon we will spend at Shichahai, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, is located in Xicheng District, the centre of Beijing, adjacent to the central axis of the city. With a water area of 336,000 square metres, Shichahai is the largest and most well-preserved piece of historical district in Beijing, and occupies a unique position in the history of the city's planning and construction. Today’s trip will end at Beijing Hutong. Walking in it, there are places of interest everywhere, and a closer look is like an encyclopaedia of Beijing, and many of the bricks and tiles in the hutongs have a history of hundreds of years. End of today’s sightseeing, transferred back to your hotel. +Day 3 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb,Bird Nest, Water Cube Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing This morning head to Mutianyu Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb.The Mutianyu Great Wall is connected to the Juyongguan Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east, which has been the military stronghold guarding Beijing since ancient times, and is known as the "Dangerous Ridge Pass". For the other option, Morning excursion to the Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb - Badaling Great Wall is the most famous section of the Great Wall. You can choose to take a cable car or hike to the top. Taking the cable car will save you more time and energy, and you will be able to get a great view of the Great Wall from the top. However, the hiking option will allow you to enjoy more of the scenery on the way up, depending on your choice. Be sure to let your guide know your choice when you arrive. Affter tourring in Badaling Great Wall, head to Ming Tomb. The mausoleum area is surrounded by mountains, with a plain in the centre and a small river twisting and winding in front of the mausoleum. Currently open attractions include the Divine Path, Changling Mausoleum, Dingling Mausoleum and Zhaoling Mausoleum. Characterised by a grand scale, a complete system and a relatively complete preservation. The area has a beautiful natural landscape and an abundance of cultural relics and monuments. After lunch, head to the Olympic Green ( 1 hour outside visit ) to have an outside look at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. The Bird's Nest, also known as the National Stadium, was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. There is a saying in France that man can make anything but a bird's nest. You can imagine the uniqueness and difficulty of the design and construction of the Bird's Nest. The water cube(National Aquatics Centre) is one of the landmark buildings of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and is also the only landmark Olympic venue designated by the Beijing Municipal Government to be constructed by donations from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas compatriots. After the sightseeing, escort you back to your hotel in Beijing. +Day 4 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions:The Summer Palace, Lamer Palace Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing A full day sightseeing begin with the Summer Palace. A royal garden in China during the Qing Dynasty, formerly known as the Garden of Clear Ripples, is situated in the western suburbs of Beijing, 15 kilometres from the city, with the entire garden covering an area of 3.009 square kilometres (of which the Summer Palace World Cultural Heritage Area covers an area of 2.97 square kilometres), with the water surface accounting for about three-quarters of the area. After the tour at the Summer Palace, our guide will give you some advice about lunch, you can choose one as you like. You can take a short rest after that. We will drive to Lamer Palace this afternoon. It is located in the northeast corner of Beijing city, the Kangxi emperor in the construction of this residence at the Qing dynasty Kangxi thirty-three years (1694), given to the fourth son of Yin Zhen, that is, later the Prince of Yong Palace. Yongzheng three years (1725), change the Royal Palace for the Palace, said Yonghe Palace. The main hall of the Yonghe Palace original green glazed tiles to yellow glazed tiles. After the day tour, back to your hotel in Beijing. +Day 5 Beijing Attractions: Prince kung's Mansion, The Temple of Heaven Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing After breakfast, we will head to Prince kung's Mansion first, it is located in Liuyin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, and was built around 1776.It was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit in 1982, and was promoted to a national 5A-level tourist attraction in 2012, and was named a national-level museum in 2017, making it one of the largest royal residences in the Qing Dynasty. This afternoon we will pay a visit to The temple of Heaven, formerly known as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the place for the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven, pray for grain and rain. It is the largest remaining ancient sacrificial complex in China. +Day 6 Beijing Leave Attractions: Beijing Dazhalan Historical and Cultural Street Area Meal: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Today we will visit the last stop at Beijing Dazhalan Historical and Cultural Street Area, it has a number of historical relics such as the former site of the facade of Qianxiangyi, the former site of Ruifuxiang, the former site of the facade of the silk cloth shop Xiangyi, the former site of the Salt Bank, the former site of the Bank of Communications and so on, which is the gathering place of the old Chinese brands, the birthplace of Beijing's early business, the birthplace of China's film and television industry, and the focus of the traditional culture of the Beijing flavour. After the sightseeing today, we will escort you to the airport to catch the flight back home, wish you a pleasant trip back home. 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Learn More+Day 1 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(The Palace Museum) Meals: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Commencing from your hotel, our first stop is Tiananmen Square, the heart of Chinese history and culture. Encircled by landmarks such as the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square is an absolute must for any traveler. After admiring the grandeur of the Square, we move on to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. Step inside this ancient imperial palace and be taken back to a bygone era. Marvel at the exquisite halls, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Don't miss the Jadeite Carving of a Big Cabbage and the exquisite porcelain collections in the Ceramic Gallery. As the sun bids farewell, we escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day in Beijing that is unforgettable, rich in history and culture. As a realiable China travel agency, imemorytrip offers best One Day Beijing travel guide for customers.
Learn More+Day 1 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(The Palace Museum) Meals: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Commencing from your hotel, our first stop is Tiananmen Square, the heart of Chinese history and culture. Encircled by landmarks such as the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square is an absolute must for any traveler. After admiring the grandeur of the Square, we move on to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. Step inside this ancient imperial palace and be taken back to a bygone era. Marvel at the exquisite halls, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Don't miss the Jadeite Carving of a Big Cabbage and the exquisite porcelain collections in the Ceramic Gallery. As the sun bids farewell, we escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day in Beijing that is unforgettable, rich in history and culture. As a realiable China travel agency, imemorytrip offers best Beijing Private Day Tour travel guide for customers.
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