Beijing, Chifeng tour
From Beijing to the grasslands of Inner Mongolia: a 4-day private journey by overnight train to Chifeng, exploring Gong Geer Grassland and the surreal Asihatu Stone Forest.
Escape the capital for an authentic Inner Mongolian adventure on this 4-day private tour from Beijing. Your journey begins with an overnight train from Beijing North Rail Station to Chifeng, where you'll be met by an English-speaking guide. Travel north to the pristine Gong Geer Grassland, a natural garden of wildflowers, clear streams, and roaming herds. Wake early to witness a stunning grassland sunrise before exploring the otherworldly Asihatu Stone Forest, a geological marvel of granite pillars shaped by millennia of wind and sand. This round-trip tour includes hotel transfers, shared cabin on the train, and expert guidance, offering a seamless blend of cultural immersion and natural wonder. Perfect for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience without sacrificing comfort.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Picked up from your hotel in Beijing and transferred to Beijing North Rail Station for an overnight train to Chifeng. 4 people sharing one cabin.
Important Notice: Your pick-up time and train departure time are to be reconfirmed by your trip advisor from Tour Beijing due to the constant change of the official train timetable.

Arriving at Chifeng early in the morning and met by our English speaking tour guide. After breakfast, drive all the way north (4 hours) to Gong Geer Grassland in Keshiketeng Qi (Hexigten).
Located 35km to the west of the county seat of Keshiketeng Qi, the Gong Geer Grassland is reputed as the"Natural Garden" epitomized by the boundless pasture, numerous flowers, clear waters and roaming hordes, a picturesque grassland. Its south is linked to Dalinur Lake (Dali Lake) Nature Reserve. Gong Geer Grassland has numerous lakes of various sizes. It is an important wetland in China.
After lunch, move on to Dalinur Lake (Dali Lake) for sightseeing (2 hours). Established as Dalinur National Nature Reserve in 1997. Dalinur is the second largest lake in Inner Mongolia, one of the three swan lakes in China with other two being Bayinbuluk Lake in Xinjiang and Panyang Lake in Jiangxi. The nature reserve has an area of 1200 square km aimed at protecting rare birds and their habitat such as lakes, wetland, grassland, deserts and forest. Visiting the water paradise and a local museum, have a distant view of the volcano crater of Zhenzi Moutain.
Head to Baiyin'aobao National Nature Reserve. Located in Keshiketeng Qi and linked to Gong Geer Grassland, it is a beautiful nature reserve mainly for protecting the sandy spruce forest rare in the world. The sandy spruce trees look like pagodas with red trucks and green leaves, ever-green trees. "Baiyin Aobao" means "weathy mountains", a holy place for local herders for sacrificial activities. You will drive by the sandy spruce trees.
After dinner, you will have revels with the locals at a bonfire party under a starry sky.
Stay overnight at Baiyin Aobao

Get up early for a glimpse of the sunrise over the grassland. After breakfast, head to Asihatu Stone Forest (70km) for sightseeing. Asihatu Stone Forest is a geological park integrating stone forest, grassland and forest. Asihatu granite is a rare stone forest landform.
Asihatu Stone Forest is the result of years of erosion by wind and sand, and it looks like an ancient castle, towers, bamboo shoots, pillars, lions, gates, Buddha or fairies. The whole Asihatu Stone Forest tourist district is teeming with towering trees, flowers, green grass and mushrooms.
After lunch, drive back to Chifeng (360km) for dinner. After dinner, take the overnight train for Beijing. 4 people sharing one cabin.
Important Notice: Your pick-up time and train departure time are to be reconfirmed by your trip advisor from Tour Beijing due to the constant change of the official train timetable.
Arriving at Beijing North Railway Station early in the morning, met and transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| 1-night two sharing stay at the designated hotel above with daily breakfast | |
| Beijing - Chifeng Round Trip overnight trains (soft sleeper) | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $520 |
| 3-5 persons | $450 |
| 6-9 persons | $370 |
| 10 Persons up | $305 |
| Single Supple | $45 |
| City | Hotel |
| Baiyin Aobao | Baiyin Aobao Resort |
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