Discovery travel – “The Mongolian heritage journey”

Explore the grasslands of Genghis Khan – where the foundations to the Mongol empire and culture originated. Visit the regions largest Buddhist monastery, experience and understand the ethnic minority people, their culture and customs, explore small minority cultures that may disappear soon.

7 days from $980

Per person in a shared double room

Day 1. Arrival in Hailar
Fly into Hailar, the capital city of Hulunbeier | Transfer to hoteI | Lunch | Visit the famous Hulunbeier National Museum, learn about the history of the region, minority folk groups, the Mongols and the cradle of the northern nomadic culture | Dinner | Enjoy a traditional folk musical performance of the region called "Romantic Hulunbeier”|
Accommodation: Hailar Hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2. Hailar - Jinzhanghan Beian - Haji Summercamp - Hailar
Breakfast | Travel by car to Jinzhanghan Beian, visit a reproduction site of the original nomads life, understand and feel the powerful migration customs of the nomads, going from generation to generation | Lunch| Travel to the Haji Summercamp and visit herder families | Dinner | Return to Hailar hotel and stay overnight
Accommodation: Hailar (hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch - Mongolian specialties, Dinner

Day 3. Hailar - Evenki National Museum - Haolibao Commune - Xinbaerhuzuo Town
Breakfast | Travel to the Evenki National Museum, learn about Ewenki minority culture, history and craftsmanship | Haolibao commune| Lunch| Watch the Mongolian Buryat minority national costumes show, see how they live their everyday life | Travel to Xinba'erhu zuo Town | Dinner | Stay overnight in hotel
Accommodation: Xinba'erhuzuo Qi (hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4. Xinbaerhuzuo Town - the Kanjur Temple - XinbaerhuyouTown
Breakfast | Travel to “Kanjur Temple”, the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Hulunbeier, explore and understand the religious and cultural traditions of the Mongols | Travel to Xinbaerhuyou Town | Lunch | Own activities - experience the romantic town by yourself | Dinner | Stay overnight in hotel
Accommodation: Xinbaerhuyou Town (hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5. Xinbaerhuyou Town - Baogede Wulashan - Manzhouli
Departure by dawn| Travel to Baogede Wulashan, breakfast “on the road” | Visit the religious Jiaobao festival, experience the deep religious faith of the Mongols, travelers will have opportunity to participate in the activities and rituals | Travel to China's busiest land port of entry – Manzhouli, bordering Russia | Dinner accompanied by a Russian dance-show | Stay overnight in hotel
Accommodation: Manzhouli (hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6. Manzhouli - Hailar
Breakfast | Sightseeing by the boarder area to Russia, scenic views over the Russian town Zabaikalsk | Travel to Hailar | Lunch | Attend a lecture on Ethnic Minorities in Hulunbeier | Visit to a workshop for Mongolian arts and handicrafts | Dinner | Stay overnight in hotel
Accommodation: Hailar (hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7. Hailar
Breakfast | Transfer to airport | Departure - Journey ends