GENERAL INFORMATION
TRAVEL IDEAS
- Mongolian Adventure, 3 days
- Mongolian Nomadic Experience, 3 days
- Mongolia Stopover, 5 days
- Mongolia In Depth, 7 days
- Mongolian Nature Expedition, 8 days
- Trans Mongolian Express, 21 days
STAYS OF DISTINCTION
- Peninsula Palace Hotel Beijing
- Grand Hyatt Shanghai
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FAR EAST TRIVIA
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Mongolia Independent Travel Ideas
Mongolia Stopover
5 days
Mongolia lies at the heart of Asia, on the balance between the 'East' of China, and the vast wilderness of Siberian Russia. This huge, sparsely populated land encompasses a fabulous array of pristine landscapes and a nomadic people whose lives are in many ways unchanged from the days of Genghis Khan and the mighty Mongol Empire.
Day 1. Arrive Ulaan Baatar. The capital of Mongolia was founded in 1639. Located in altitude of 1350 meters above sea level. The center of political, economic and cultural life of the country.
The capital Ulaan Baatar has 700 000 inhabitants, 75% of them being under 35 years old. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, there will be a visit to the National History Museum.
Overnight in Ulaan Baatar. D
Day 2. Ulaan Baatar/Kharkhorum. Travel overland (350 km/210 miles) to the ancient capital Kharkhorum. The ruins of ancient capital of the Mongolian great empire Kharakhorum is at the crossroads of the Silk Road. Visit the Erdene-Zuu Monastery, the first Buddhist lamasery centre dating back to the 16th century with its 108 stupas.
Overnight in a Ger (Tent) Camp. BLD
Day 3. Kharkhorum/Hustai National Park. Drive back toward Ulaan Baatar and break your journey in Hustai National Park. The reserve is surrounded by mountains, thick pine forests and lush meadows which are home to the Przewalski endangered wild horse "Takhi" and other wildlife. Watch a documentary and visit the small museum.
Overnight in a Ger Camp. BLD
Day 4. Hustai/Ulaan Baatar. Travel back to the capital. Visit the Gandantegzilen Monastery which is the centre of Buddhism in Mongolia. This evening enjoy a performance of song and dance given by a local cultural group.
Overnight in Ulaan Baatar. BLD
Day 5. Depart Ulaan Baatar. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward departure flight. B
DEPARTURES:
Join any day from 10 May 2009 – 10 Oct 2009. (Not available on 09-13 July 2009 because of the Naadam Festival).
PRICES:
Contact Goway for prices on dates you wish to travel.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Return airport transfers by private vehicle, two nights hotel accommodation and two nights at a tented camp with private facilities; meals shown as BLD, and sightseeing tours as described with bottled water.
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