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From Beijing to the vast grasslands of Mulan Weichang and imperial Chengde: a 3-day private journey blending nature, history, and Mongolian culture.
Escape the city and discover the wild beauty of northern China on this private 3-day tour. Departing Beijing by train, you'll travel to Chengde and onward to the sprawling Mulan Weichang Grassland, a former imperial hunting ground. Spend a full day immersed in the pastoral landscape, with opportunities for horseback riding and archery. Return to Chengde to explore the UNESCO-listed Mountain Resort, a lavish royal garden that took nearly a century to complete. This journey offers a rare glimpse into China's grassland heritage and Qing dynasty grandeur, all with the comfort of private transfers and expert guides.
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Pick up from your hotel in Beijing early in the morning by our tour guide with your private vehicle and transferred to Beijing Railway Station. You will take 4-hour morning train for Chengde. Arrival at Chengde Railway Station at noon. You will be met by our Chengde tour guide at the entrance of your train carriage on the platform. After lunch at Chengde, drive 250km and get to Bashang Grassland in Mulan Weichang ( or Mulan Weichang Grassland ). The landscape in the Mulan Weichang , which locates at 450 kilometers northeast to Beijing, is the most beautiful. There are 1658 square kilometers covered with forest or grassland. The altitude here is 1500-2000 meters. Stay at the local hotel nearby. Local cuisine - roast lamb for dinner. Hotel: Yes
Most of the day on the grassland: horse riding, arrow shooting, driving etc (all the grassland activities are not included in the tour package). After late lunch, drive back to Chengde. Stay at our designated Hotel in Chengde. Hotel: Yes
After early breakfast, have a half day's tour of Chengde. First visit Mountain Resort . It was the largest royal garden during that time. Over two hundred years ago Emperor Kang Xi (1662-1723) happened to find the place while making a hunting trip. It is said that it took 87 years to finish the building of a lavish and ancient palace. The palace is surrounded by a wall over ten kilometers long, meandering along the mountain ridges. It is the largest and best-preserved imperial palace outside of the capital Beijing. Then move on to visit Putuo Zongcheng Temple , also called Little Potala Palace. It was built in 1767. It is one of the Eight Outer Temples outside the Mountain Resort. It is similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The buildings are a blend of Han and Tibetan styles. It used to be a location for important religion ceremonies, now, it has become an important monument in Chengde. The visit takes about two hours. At the end of the tour in Chengde, transferred to Chengde Railway Station for afternoon train back to Beijing. Arrival at Beijing and met by Our tour guide and transferred your hotel in Beijing. Hotel: No
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Gratuity for your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | Excluding: horse back riding and other grassland activities. |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident Warning: Inner Mongolia has extreme weather. There is a dramatic difference in temperature between day and night. It is necessary to take some warm clothing or rent them on the spot when you travel on the grassland. It is also one of the driest regions in China. You are kindly reminded to bring hydrated and take moisturizing lotion to protect your skin. |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. | |
| Two sharing stay at our designated hotels with daily breakfast | |
| Beijing - Chengde - Beijing (soft seat train) |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $845 |
| 3 persons | $665 |
| 4-5 persons | $585 |
| 6-9 persons | $515 |
| 10 persons up | $435 |
| Single room Supplement | $115 |
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