Intrepid Travel
Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure
Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure
Want an epic rail journey that takes you to some of the world’s most remote regions? This 11-day adventure is for you. Experience riding a section of the Trans-Mongolian Railway as you make your way from China to Mongolia. Start with the bright lights of Beijing, then take a bullet train to Inner Mongolia. Then, it’s on to the vast steppes of Khustai National Park, the dunes of the Gobi Desert, the spiritual wonders of Sainshand and more. Spend time staying in a traditional ger campsite, join a family of camel herders for lunch and return home with truly unique travel stories to tell!
Activities
- Chifeng – Chifeng Museum
- Inner Mongolia – Huanggangliang National Forest Park
- Inner Mongolia – Asihatu Stone Forest
- Inner Mongolia – Gongge’er Grasslands
- Inner Mongolia – Hunshandake Sandy Land
- Sainshand – Noyon Khutagt Museum
- Sainshand – Khamriin Monastery, Caves & Mongolian Shambala
- Sainshand – Mountain of Wishes
- Sainshand – Camel Herder Family Visit & Traditional Home-cooked Lunch
- Ulaanbaatar – Chinggis Khaan Statue
- Khustai National Park – Leader-led Hike
- Khustai National Park – Ungut Stone Monuments
Highlights
- Travel along a section of the epic Trans-Mongolian Railway through Mongolia, following the ancient path of tea caravans.
- Explore China’s Inner Mongolia region and its iconic vast rolling grasslands, sandy deserts and dunes, and an otherworldly stone forest.
- Get a (literal) taste of local life as you stop for barbeque lunch at the Ulihan Desert Campsite, sampling the freshest local lamb.
- Whisper your wishes at Sainshand’s Mountain of Wishes, then learn about the nomadic way of life as you join a camel herding family for lunch.
- Spend a full day seeing Khustai National Park, staying in traditional gers and spotting free roaming wild horses, Golden Eagles and more.
| Day 1 |
Visit Beijing, China’s capital! This majestic city offers plenty of grand monuments, ancient landmarks, and breathtaking sights for you to explore. Begin your Beijing adventure in the heart of the city. Beyond Tiananmen Square, the city’s austere (and infamous) political center erected by Chairman Mao, lies the remarkable Forbidden City. This imperial palace, perhaps the most famous attraction in Beijing proper, will amaze you with its bright red façade and impressive museum, home to beautiful pieces of Chinese art. Nearby Tian Tan or Temple of Heaven, the imperial center for prayer over many dynasties, is fashioned in the same exquisite Chinese architectural style and bursts with lavish reds and golds. Travel mere steps from Tiananmen to gaze in wonderment at the National Center for the Performing Arts, whose illuminated glass dome sparkles over a mirror-like pool of blue water. After visiting the city’s historic landmarks, unwind by browsing unique markets and enjoying some delicious culinary treats. Restaurants throughout Beijing serve savory and crispy peking duck, a staple in the city, but be sure to sample sweet cakes and rice desserts on bustling Wangfujing Snack Street. From lovely jade beads, to vintage tea pots, to distinctive souvenirs, the Panjiyuan Antique Market is the quintessential stop for shopping in Beijing. Venture just north of the capital to see the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most iconic man-made wonders. This vast landmark, whose twisting steps are set upon lush hilltops, is an absolute must-see on any trip to Beijing. The Great Wall’s overwhelming immensity is guaranteed to leave you awestruck. |
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The capital and largest city in Mongolia, located in the northcentral region. Founded as a monestary in 1649, it has long been an important stop on the trading route between Russia and China. |
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The capital and largest city in Mongolia, located in the northcentral region. Founded as a monestary in 1649, it has long been an important stop on the trading route between Russia and China. |
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