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Mongolia to China: The Trans-Mongolian Railway

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16 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Visit Gandan Monastery and the Bogd Khan Palace in the heart of Ulaanbaatar.

Hike golden sand dunes and sleep in a traditional ger camp at Khugnu Khan.

Share lunch with a nomadic family and make dumplings together in their ger.

Trek through Terelj National Park past Turtle Rock and Aryaval Monastery.

Board the overnight Trans-Mongolian Railway from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing.

Hike the Great Wall and explore the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

Come face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

Itinerary

Ger camps, golden dunes, nomadic families — and then, of course, the Great Wall. Not many trips pull off a contrast this good, but the overnight train from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing makes it look easy. Come face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors, wander Suzhou's classical gardens, and let Shanghai's skyline have the last word. Mongolia to China by rail — as epic as it sounds.

day 1Arrival in Mongolia

Welcome to Mongolia! Arrive in Ulaanbaatar at any time and make your own way to the hotel to check in and settle in after your journey. As one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, Mongolia is known for its vast open landscapes and rich nomadic heritage—an incredible setting for the adventure ahead. This evening, meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and fellow travelers at a welcome briefing, where you’ll get an overview of the journey. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed evening with the option to join your group for dinner at a local spot, a perfect opportunity to connect and kick off your time together.

Included Activity
Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group

day 2Explore Ulaanbaatar

day 3Journey from Ulaanbaatar to Mini Gobi

day 4Escape to Terelj National Park

day 5Elsen Tasarkhai/Gorkhi Terelj National Park

day 6Explore Terelj National Park

day 7Return to Ulaanbaatar

day 8Overnight Train to Beijing

day 9Arrival in China

day 10Beijing

day 11Beijing/Xi'an

day 12Xi'an/Suzhou

day 13Suzhou

day 14Suzhou/Shanghai

day 15Shanghai

day 16Shanghai

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (10 nts), ger camps (4 nts), overnight train (1 nt).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD245-320 for meals not included.
Transport
Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking, overnight train.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group, UlaanbaatarYour Foodie Moment: Nomadic Family Visit with Mongolian Dumpling Making, Elsen TasarkhaiYour Discover Moment: ShanghaiGuided tour of Gandan MonasteryVisit to Zaisan HillVisit to Bogd Khan Winter & Summer PalaceExplore and hike the Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunesTraditional Mongolian barbecue dinnerHike to Khugnu Khan MountainVisit to Uvgun MonasteryVisit to a nomadic familyMongolian dumpling-making experienceLunch shared with a nomadic familyDinners at ger campsVisit to Gorkhi-Terelj National ParkVisit to Turtle RockVisit to Aryaval Meditation MonasteryArchery sessionHiking in Gorkhi-Terelj National ParkVisit to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue ComplexOvernight from train from Ulaanbaatar to BeijingGreat Wall excursionTiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tourTerracotta Warriors tourMaster of the Nets GardenShanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show

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