Inner Mongolia Adventure: 10-Day Grassland & Desert Odyssey

Museum Treasures & Genghis Khan Legacy

• Morning: Inner Mongolia Museum with dinosaur fossils and ethnic culture exhibits

• Afternoon: Genghis Khan Mausoleum - symbolic tomb and cultural monument

• Evening: Mongolian hot pot experience with local herbs and meats

Must-See:

The museum's dinosaur collection includes complete skeletons

Dining Tip:

Mongolian hot pot uses unique wild mushrooms and herbs

Journey to the World's Most Pristine Grasslands

• Morning: Flight to Hulunbuir, transfer to traditional Mongolian yurt camp

• Afternoon: Horse riding introduction and basic riding techniques lesson. Mongolian horses are smaller but incredibly hardy and gentle.

• Evening: Welcome nadam with wrestling, archery, and horse racing demonstrations

Night Magic:

The grassland offers some of China's best stargazing

Nomadic Life & Ethnic Encounters

• Morning: Horse trekking across rolling grasslands to remote nomadic families

• Afternoon: Evenki village visit - China's only reindeer-herding ethnicity

• Evening: Reindeer feeding and traditional Evenki storytelling around campfire

Unique Experience:

The Evenki people have maintained their reindeer culture for centuries

Photo Op:

Reindeer with antlers make incredible photographs against grassland backdrop

Traditional Skills & Celebrations

• Morning: Mongolian wrestling lesson with local champions. Mongolian wrestling has strict rules and ceremonial traditions

• Afternoon: Dairy product making - learn to make cheese and yogurt the traditional way

• Evening: Full nadam festival with local community participation

Tasting Tip:

Try airag - fermented mare's milk, a traditional Mongolian drink

Golden Eagle Traditions & Volcanic Landscapes

• Morning: Drive to Hexigten through stunning volcanic landscapes

• Afternoon: Eagle hunting demonstration by Kazakh hunters. Eagle hunting traditions date back over 4,000 years

• Evening: Khoomei throat singing lesson with master performer. Khoomei singers can produce multiple notes simultaneously

Healing Waters & Unique Rock Formations

• Morning: Arshan Hot Springs soak in mineral-rich volcanic waters. The hot springs contain over 40 beneficial minerals.

• Afternoon: Hexigten Geological Park hiking through unusual rock formations

• Evening: Traditional Mongolian medicine introduction and herbal bath

Photo Spot:

The "stone forest" formations create surreal landscapes

Camel Riding & Desert Camping

• Morning: Transfer to Xiangshawan (Singing Sand Bay), camel riding introduction

• Afternoon: Desert survival skills lesson and dune sliding adventure

• Evening: Overnight desert camping with bonfire and traditional music

Desert Tip:

The best camel riding is during cooler morning and evening hours

Sunset Magic:

The dunes turn golden during sunset - perfect for photography

Archery Skills & Traditional Crafts

• Morning: Oroqen archery lesson using traditional composite bows. Mongolian archery was crucial for both hunting and warfare

• Afternoon: Return to Hohhot, cashmere workshop visit and weaving demonstration. Inner Mongolia produces some of the world's finest cashmere

• Evening: Farewell barbecue with whole roasted lamb and traditional dancing

Last Memories & Safe Travels

• Morning: Traditional market visit for last-minute souvenir shopping

• Afternoon: Mongolian tea ceremony before airport transfer. Mongolian milk tea is salty and often served with fried bread.

Shopping Tip:

Cashmere products and traditional silver jewelry make excellent gifts