Introduction:

Located in the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia, Hailar is the largest city in the Hulunbuir Prefecture , with a total population of around 220,000 and an area of 1440 square kilometers. The city, as befits its remoteness, is not the most exciting of places, a mainly industrial and agricultural area that sees few tourists. Your most probable reason for visiting here is not for the city itself but for the rolling grasslands that stretch for endless miles, located not far away.

The Hulunbuir Grasslands (Hulunbei'er da caoyuan), despite recent tourist infiltration, are still one of the best and lushest in the world. It still stays away from industrial pollution. And the greens are uninterruptedly stretching all over. Hulunbuir is fed by hundreds of rivers, large and small; therefore it has been highly popular with the Mongolian nomads and herders.

Itinerary:

Day One: Shanghai --- Beijing

Evening train to Beijing .

Day Two: Beijing --- Hailar

Arriving in Beijing in the morning, we will spend some time in Beijing and take a flight to Hailar city in the afternoon. Overnight in Hailar city.

Day Three: Hailar --- Hulunbuir Grasslands

Today you can choose exciting activities from wondering, horse riding and dancing with Mongolians. After them we will have a traditional banquet of mutton courses. Sleep over in the yurts that will give you a taste of the lifestyles of the nomads and the marauding Mongols of old times.

Day Four: Hulunbuir Grasslands --- Aershan

After catching breathtaking sunrise, we will head for Aershan city, the most stunning city in north China . Then imposing Aershan Mountain , the Heaven Pond and Cuckoo Lake . Don't miss the ecstatic floating and soothing hot spring. Overnight in a hostel in Jinjianggou village.

Day Five: Aershan --- Ulanhot

Start our day by walking around Aershan city, which will leave you an incredible and memorable impression. Then we will leave for Ulanhot with beautiful scenery on the way. Overnight in Ulanhot.

Day Six: Ulanhot --- Beijing --- Shanghai .

Morning flight back to Shanghai , with stopover at Beijing . Back to Shanghai in late afternoon. Trip ends.

*We reserve the right to change the itinerary with or without notice.

Trip Cost

The cost of each trip will normally cover the following:
> All land transportation
> All domestic air transport and transfers as stated in the itinerary and airport departure tax
> All services of trip leaders and local guides
> All scheduled meals and accommodation
> All entry fees

YANA trips do not include:
> Food other than breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and beverages other than tea, coffee, or soft drinks at meals arranged by YANA
> Travel and medical insurance
> Gratuities to leaders or guides
> Excursions other than those specified in trips
> Private snacks and drinks