The Grand China, Mongolia and Tibet Tour

This exciting tour includes some of the best sites in China, Mongolia and Tibet. In just 19 days you can explore and compare these three incredible cultures which have played such important roles in the history of Asia. From the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terra Cotta Soldiers of China to the Potala Palace and Serra Monastery of Tibet to the ErDenn Zuu Monastery the 80 foot tall Buddha statue (made of copper, silver, gold and precious stones) and the Khan portable gers of Mongolia your tour will be filled with amazing sites. There is also an abundance of the beauty of nature from the high mountains of Tibet to the countryside in China and the Steppe in Mongolia. I also have several others who are interested in this same tour. I believe that we will have around 10-15 on this tour. We have put a cap on this tour of 20 maximum.

Call (256) 413-0701 for more information or to book today! Mention code 4106893

Tour Operator
Mongol Global Tour Co.
Duration
18 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Difficulty Level
Difficulty Level - Easy
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1BeijingLeave LAX for Beijing. The adventure begins! (Other departure cities are also available)
Day 2BeijingArrive in Beijing in the evening. Your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 3BeijingToday we will walk on the incredible Great Wall and visit the Ming Tombs. The Great Wall is one of the 7 Wonders of the World! As you walk on a portion of this amazing structure which is over 3,900 miles long and with some of the wall being built 300 B.C. you know that will remember this day for the rest of your life! B, L
Day 4BeijingToday we will take you on a tour of a Hutong. This is the traditional Chinese residence in old Beijing. The Hutongs are disappearing in modern China. We will take you on a bicycle-driven rickshaw into the neighborhood and then into one of the residences. After lunch you will be taken to the Second Hand Street Market. This is where Beijingers shop and where you can buy a great variety of things for fantastic prices! After lunch we will take you to Ti'anAnmen Square and the Forbidden City (including the Emperor's Clock Collection and the Jewelry and Relic collection which are not included on most tours). Evening option: The Beijing Opera
Day 5UlaanbaatarToday you will take the Trans-Mongolian railway to UlaanBaatar. This 30-hour train ride passes the Great Wall in three places, some interesting ruins in Inner Mongolia and through the scrub brush part of the Gobi desert in Mongolia. ULAANBAATAR: The capital of Mongolia and the only truly large city in Mongolia. It's population of over 650,000 people is approxiamately 1/4 of the total population of Mongolia. The city has several fascinating museums and sites.
Day 6UlaanbaatarYou will arrive in UlaanBaatar mid-afternoon where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. On the way you will be given a brief tour of the city, including SukhBaatar Square and the surrounding buildings. Evening option: Tumen Ekh National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists). B, L
Day 7UlaanbaatarYou will visit the Gandan Monastery (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas) and the Choijin Lama Monastery after lunch the National History Museum which has many wonderful exhibits, including the Mongol tribal costumes, jewelry, etc, and the historical exhibit of the Mongol empire, under Chinggis Khan and his descendants. There is also a exhibit of the ethnic tribes of Mongolia with displays of the typical costume, jewelry and other artifacts of the various groups. . B, L
Day 8KarakhorumYou leave in the morning to go on a jeep trek to Karakhorum, the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan (there is little remaining of the capital, as it was mostly built of wood, but there are a few small stone monuments there from that time). Driving through the beautiful Mongolian Steppe (and the Shoestring Gobi patch), we will stop and visit Nomads along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. You will arrive at the ger camp late in the day. You will stay in a quality ger camp where you can have dinner and enjoy the area. B, L, D
Day 9Hustai ReserveYou will be taken to the 9th Century stone tortoises. Then you will visit the active Buddhist Erdene Zuu Monastery. There are several interesting buildings, Buddhist artwork to view and possibly an opportunity of viewing a Buddhist service. Then we drive back east and visit the Dutch Horse Ranch, the Hustai Natural Reserve (this area is where the only originally wild horses can be found). We will spend the night there at their ger camp. B, L, D
Day 10Hustai ReserveAfter breakfast very early morning you will another chance to see the horses (around sunrise). After lunch you will return to UB. Along the way we will stop at the Chingiis Khan campground. This interesting ger hotel has replicas of the old platform gers, heroes totems, ancient weapons and costumes. We will check you back into the hotel. The rest of the day is free. B, L
Day 11UlaanbaatarWe will take you to the Natural History Museum, Then we will take you to the Zanabazar Art Museum. After lunch, we will take you to the wonderful, Bogd Khan Summer and Winter Palace. This site features many interesting buildings and exhibits, including a royal ger covered entirely in Snow Leopard pelts, an Empress' dress with over 11,000 pearls woven into the fabric and numerous Khan chairs, robes, etc. B, L
Day 12UlaanbaatarFly back from UlaanBaatar to Beijing. That evening you will continue for your flight to Lhasa, Tibet where your guide will meet you and transferred to your hotel. Due to most people's need to adjust to the high altitude, you should probably take it very easy this evening. B, L LHASA - The capital of Tibet and the traditional home of the Dali Lama, the Potala Palace.
Day 13LhasaToday we will take you to the Jokhang Temple, Bharkhuo Street and the Tibetan Quarter of the town. Dinner at the Crazy Yak Restaurant. B, L, D
Day 14LhasaWe will visit the incredible Potala Palace in the morning. It was the government headquarters, the center of the religion and the residence of the Dali Lamas all in one. This is one of the most impressive structures ever built. It is literally a "city set on a hill". After lunch we will take you to the Sera Monastery and if we are fortunate, we can see the Monks "debate." B, L, D
Day 15LhasaToday you will fly to Xi'an When you arrive your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Once you are settled in you will be given a tour of the city, including the City Wall (which 4 chariots could ride abreast on), the Bell and Drum tower. Then you will be taken to incredible Shaanxi Provincial Museum - often not on tours to Westerners - with sculptures, ceramics, brass and art of Chinese dynasties in chronological order. B, L, D
Day 16Xi'anToday you will go to the Terra Cotta Soldiers Museum. This amazing archaeological discovery has been called the 8th Wonder of the World! After lunch you will be taken to the Hua Qing Hot Springs. Then you will return to the hotel. B, L, D
Day 17Xi'anThe day begins with the a visit to the Wild Goose Pagoda. After lunch you will visit the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque. The Great Mosque is one of the few mosques which has both Chinese and Arabic architecture. Then we will fly you back to Beijing. B, L, D
Day 18BeijingToday your guide will take you to the airport for your return flight with incredible memories. B, (meals on the flight)
Lodging Type
Hotels
Dining
Total meals - 31
Breakfasts - 13
Lunches - 12
Dinners - 6
Transportation
Four Wheel Drive
Train
Motor Coach
Cultural/Educational
Archaeology
Art
History
Religion and Spirituality
Shopping
Disclaimer
* = Exact price is dependant on the international airfare prices Private room only guaranteed in hotels. Private gers in ger camps are dependant on the number of clients at the camp at the time. Business Class Upgrade on international flights available for excellent rates Soft Sleeper Deluxe Upgrade on Train (2 berths to a room there is an additional charge of $125/person (if you are interested in train trip UB-PEK or PEK-UB) Note: Other departure cities can be substituted or connection flights included for a reasonable fee. Tour price includes: Domestic Chinese flights, domestic Mongolian flights, buses, jeeps, private transportation, all tours, guides, drivers, transfers, 4-star hotels (double occupancy) in China, hotels in Mongolia, meals as listed. Not included: International air flight round trip USA-China, items listed as "optional" Airport tax *(Chinese visa, next-day air, service and handling), tips, dinners in UlaanBaatar (this is to allow those who want to rest in UB to go back to the hotel and rest). Note: We do provide visa service for China. We can provide international flights at excellent rates.

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