Amazing Mongolia - 10 Days | 7 Nights

What makes this tour different?

• 100% individual tours: private guide speaking your language and car with chauffeur during the whole trip!
• We have selected 60 charming & luxury hotels amongst over 11000 hotels in China.
• A 24/7 hotline by ChinaVeo's western team based in China to offer you local assistance.
• International flights are included and negociated for you.

Day 1: Departure

Departure from Paris airport (please contact us if you wish to depart from another city to confirm availability and price)

Day 2: Beijing – Beihai Park &Wangfujing Street

With a population of over 10 million, Beijing "Capital of the north," remains imbued with the rich history of the Royal China. Beijing also has an incredible collection of art and historical objects and expresses a kind of ideal city, and for the Chinese, is the Promised Land.

• Beihai Park , extended in the 15th century and annexed to the Forbidden City, Madame Mao made it her own provate garden. Today it has become one of the most popular attractions in Beijing.
  
• Wangfujing street is a symbol of China's move towards the western culture. You will find shops, fast foods, a foreign book shop, lots of tourists... This is one of the oldest and most famous commercial streets in Beijing.

Boat-ride on Beihai Lake | Hotel : Qian Yuan New Business

Day 3: Beijing –Tian An Men Square, The Forbidden City, The Hutong and The Summer Palace

• Tian An Men is in the heart of Beijing, in front of the forbidden city. The square is home to a blend of modern and ancient monuments.
• The Forbidden City is a real city within the city, and was seen as the center of the earth. This is why the place was also called the "Forbidden Purple City."
• The Hutong, made of Siheyuans (enclosure with four houses around a square courtyard), have disappeared in favor of modern high buildings.
• The summer palace was built in 1750. It is a masterpiece in the art of Chinese gardens. It features the natural landscape of hills and open water with pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges of the Qing era.

Ride in Rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong | Roast duck dinner at Quanjude restaurant | Hotel : Qian Yuan New Business

Day 4: Beijing –The Great Wall Mutianyu, Factory of "cloisonné", the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Path

• Factory of "cloisonné" (enamel). Beijing is the cradle of the art of cloisonné. The first ones appeared under the Yuan dynasty (1271 - 1368).
• Mutianyu Great Wall is located more than 70km north-east of Beijing. It has 15 two-storey fortresses and an alarm tower. The architectural design of this section comes from the northern Qi dynasty.
• The Ming Tombs host the tombs of thirteen of the sixteen emperors of the Ming dynasty. The first tomb was built in 1409 while the last one was built 200 years later, just after the beginning of the Qing dynasty.
• The sacred path can be reached through a marble portico of five marble arches of 14 meters high and 29 meters wide, and was built in 1540.

Hotel : Qian Yuan New Business

Day 5: Beijing/Ulan-Bator, Mongolia – The Mongolian Steppe

For the past centuries, many ethnic tribes have inhabited the present Mongolian territory. The majority of these tribes were nomads, and used to form more or less powerful confederatoins. Nowadays they still inhabit in this immense territory of steppe and desert, and adhere to most of their traditions and life-style in the middle of a unique landscape.

• The Mongolian Steppe Immersion in a nomade cattle farm family. Discover nomade culture and participate to numerous activities of their everyday life.

Transfer to the airport -Flight Beijing/Ulan-Bator | Local dairy product tasting | Demonstration of the construction of a Yurt | Night in a traditional Yurt

Day 6: Mongolia – The Mongolian Steppe

• The Mongolian Steppe. Horse riding across the splendid steppes of Mongolia, and a spectacular demonstration of horse capture.

Private diphonic concert around an Ovoo | Night in a traditional Yurt

Day 7: Mongolia, Ulan-Bator – Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square, & The Museum of History and Ethnology.

Ulan-Bator is the gate to Mongolia. The mongolian capital is the home of the third of the Mongolia’s population. The city is the cultural, economical, and political centre of Mongolia and is known for circus, theatre, museums and academy.

• Gandan Monastry . The monastry was founded in 1983, where a precious library and the Migjid Janraisag temple with its 25 metre Gold Buddha are preserved. This religious site, located in Ulan-Bator, is one of the last important buddhist temples of Mongolia. Lamaist Buddhism along with Chamanism, the two main religions in the country were both banned in 1929. However after the fall of the regime in 1990, a reemergence of lamaist practices has been observed.
• Sukhbaatar Sqaure, is the main public square of the capital. Large and spacious, it dominates the entire city. Placed in the center is the statue of Sukhbaatar the Mongolian lamaist heroe.
• The History and Ethnology Museum offers a big collection of exceptional objects from a wide period of Mongolian history. The collection dates from the age of stone to the rich heritage of Genghis Kahn's Empire, which occupies a large part of the museum.

Folk Show dinner | Night in a traditional Yurt

Day 8: Ulan-Bator/Beijing

Free time for some shopping in the silk market and the pearl market.

Transfer to the airport - Flight Ulan-Bator/Beijing | Hotel : Qian Yuan New Business

Day 9: Beijing

Transfer to Beijing Airport.

Day 10: Arrival in Paris

Arrival in Paris (please contact us if you wish to arrive in another city to confirm availability and price).

* Price per person (basis 2 people in double room departing on thursdays from Paris), "from...", provided as an indication, subject to availability and revision at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact our Trip Advisors to confirm both availability and price.

Our China tour specialists have carefully selected unique activities (here under) which are all included in your tour.

Each of these activities is proposed to you in a totally privatized way, far from the groups and the tourist attractions.

This selection was made in order to help you discover a more authentic China, to meet with their inhabitants and to discover their culture & history in the best conditions!

You may get a glance at those activities by watching the video screeners and photo galleries. We wish you to fully experience them in reality with ChinaVeo’s team!

Activities included in your Amazing Mongolia tour
		Boat-ride on Beihai Lake Discover the benefits of plantar reflexology which is a technique of massage of the foot's arch. This traditional Chinese method is based on the principle of the internal meridian lines used in Chinese medicine for 5,000 years.
		Apéritif on Wangfujing Street, Beijing While visiting the biggest food market of the city, you will have the opportunity to taste the local specialties, also new for westerns palates! From scorpios' skewers to chicken feet, you will be surprised by the varieties of dishes !
		Ride in Rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong Beijing Opera is a form of singing drama and an ingenious and colorful combination of elements from many sources: traditional music, poetry, singing, recitation, dancing, acrobatics, and martial arts.
		Traditional Beijing Roast Duck banquet According to a Chinese saying, no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on roast duck. A well-known and delicious food with very long history, Beijing Roast Duck is an excellent choice if you want to know more about Chinese cuisine, culture and customs.
		Sled ride on the Great Wall Marvel at the Great Wall like you will never see it ! Climb with a chairlift and take a sled on the Mutianyu section of the wall. Be guided in an original visit of the Great Wall !.
		Kung Fu Show A martial art born more than four thousand years ago, in the heart of the Far-East; is an art of combat and self-defense, useful for the maintain of a good health, and to open one's mind on all kinds of forms of self-defense. It is based on the movements of certain animals like the snake, the tiger, the dragon, the crane and the praying manta and many more. This unique show will make you experience traditional chinese culture.
		Local dairy product tasting The Mongolians transform milk from different kind of animals ( sheep, goats, cows, yacks, mare and camel) to all kind of dairy products that can be preserved and thus assures their subsistence during the long harsh winter. These dairy products take up a significant part of Mongolian food, in both symbolic and ritual aspects. You can try the Ariak, national Mongolian beverage based on fermented mare's milk.
		Demonstration of the construction of a Yurt The millenium Mongolian dwelling amde of felt and wood is built in no time...45 minutes for a standard yurt! Discover the spectacular techniques of house-building and learn to live like a nomad!
		Diner under the Grand Yurt Restaurant A typical Mongolian meal, accompanied by a traditional concert of two to three musicians. A presentation of the different instrumetns will be given, where you can purchase Mongolian musical instruments.
		Private diphonic concert around an Ovoo Diphonic songs are sung around an Ovoo, which is a traditional monument originally associated to the worship of the Montains and the sky. A Mongolian must never walk pass an Ovoo without stopping to worship it and make an offering, sometimes ceremonies are dedicated giving us a chance tu discover beautiful diphonic melodies.
		Folk Show dinner Discover traditional songs and dances around a trypical reffined Mongolian meal.
		Mandarin lesson When you will arrive in China, you will have the opportunity to benefit from one hour Mandarin lesson. Thanks to this fun introduction, you will learn the basis to practice a bit of Chinese during your journey !
		Visit of an old pharmacy Visit of an old pharmacy In Beijing or Shanghai, you will have the opportunity to discover Chinese medicine and the different medicinal herbs. Visit an ancient pharmacy and be introduced to Chinese traditionnal medicine !
		Tea ceremony Tea plays a main part in Chinese people's life and its tasting require a unique ceremony. This it what you will discover during the visit of an authentic tea house where you will attend a tea ceremony and a tasting.
		Tai Chi lesson In the early morning, Chinese like to practice Tai Chi, which helps to regulate the body's energy and brings well-being. You will be welcome to practice this ancient art with the locals, on the Charcoal hill in Beijing or in the Fuxing Park of Shanghai !
		Personal Shopper Thanks to this personal assistant who will accompany you in your shopping stroll at the antique, food and fabrics markets, you will benefit from his knowledge, bargain for the best prices and discover the best shopping spots in town !
		Teppanyaki dinner The Teppanyaki is a Japanese barbecue with stir-fried meat and vegetables cooked and eaten off a large, table-top grill. This all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink is a unique and mouth-watering experience !
		Meet a Chinese artist The new art scene of Beijing and Shanghai is one of the most vivid in the world. Come and discover the art galleries of Moganshan lu in Shanghai or the 798 Dashanzi in Beijing and meet the artists who will talk of their art with passion.
		Chinese night : hot-pot and karaoke Share a warming moment by tasting a chinese hot-pot. You will cook your meat and vegetables in a soup. After dinner, show your singing talent in a KTV where you will become a pop star for a night !
		Costume Session (Optional) A costume session is available during the horse- ride trip. This is an optional activity, traditional costumes are at your disposal for a total immersion among the Mongolian nomads! Spend the day riding horses through the spectacular Mongolian Steppe dressed as a local!
		Golf for Amateurs (Optional) For the amateurs, a golf ( 3 holes) is available on the largest field in the world: the Mongolian Steppe!

* Price per person (basis 2 people in double room departing on thursdays from Paris), "from...", provided as an indication, subject to availability and revision at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact our Trip Advisors to confirm both availability and price.

Here under discover the photos & videos of your hotels included in your China tour:

Hotels of Amazing Mongolia

ChinaVeo presents a unique selection of luxury and character hotels destined for travelers who are looking for distinct and original hotels.

		Qian Yuan Hotel - Beijing *** Offering quality amenities and exceptional guest service, the Qian Yuan International Business Hotel Beijing is an ideal place for leisure ! Get relaxed in a bright and cozy room and make your stay in Beijing one of the most comfortable !

* Price per person (basis 2 people in double room departing on thursdays from Paris), "from...", provided as an indication, subject to availability and revision at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact our Trip Advisors to confirm both availability and price.

Tour sum up

• Day 1: Departure from Paris (or other city, please contact us)
• Day 2: Beijing – Beihai Park &Wangfujing Street
• Day 3: Beijing –Tian An Men Square, The Forbidden City, The Hutong and The Summer Palace
• Day 4: Beijing –The Great Wall Mutianyu, Factory of "cloisonné", the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Path
• Day 5: Beijing/Ulan-Bator, Mongolia – The Mongolian Steppe
• Day 6: Mongolia – The Mongolian Steppe
• Day 7: Mongolia, Ulan-Bator – Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square, & The Museum of History and Ethnology.
• Day 8: Ulan-Bator/Beijing
• Day 9: Beijing
• Day 10: Arrival in Paris (or other city, please contact us)

Unique Activities included in this tour:

• Boat ride on Beihai Lake
• Apéritif on Wangfujing street, Beijing
• Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong
• Traditional Beijing Roast Duck Banquet
• Sled ride on the Great Wall
• Kung Fu Show
• Local dairy product tasting
• Demonstration of the contruction of a Yurt
• Dinner under the Grand Yurt Restaurant
• Private diphonic concert around an Ovoo
• Folk Show dinner
• Mandarin lesson
• Visit of an old pharmacy
• Tea ceremony
• Tai Chi lesson
• Personal Shopper
• Teppanyaki dinner
• Meet a Chinese artist
• Chinese night : hot-pot and karaoke

Included Features:

• A private guide speaking your language (English, French, German or Spanish) accompanying you daily
• A private car with chauffeur at your disposal every day
• Accommodations in charming 3 and 4 stars hotels with private bathroom, air-conditioning, television and telephone
• The International flight*
• Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary
• Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary
• The breakfasts
• Meals which are listed in the itinerary (those not listed are not included)
• Tourist accident / Casualty insurance
• Service charges and government taxes

Not Included Features:

• The visa expenses are not included in the price.
• Personal Expenses & Tips

* Price per person (basis 2 people in double room departing on thursdays from Paris), "from...", provided as an indication, subject to availability and revision at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact our Trip Advisors to confirm both availability and price.

* Price per person (basis 2 people in double room departing on thursdays from Paris), "from...", provided as an indication, subject to availability and revision at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact our Trip Advisors to confirm both availability and price.