Mongolia Discovery with Naadam Festival. Departs July 1, 2018

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1 a Mongolia Discovery with Naadam Festival Departs July 1, 2018

2 MONGOLIA DISCOVERY WITH NADAAM FESTIVAL A trip through the Land of the Sapphire Blue Sky is something very unique. If you re looking for a five star type, cushy, comfortable holiday, then Mongolia is probably not for you. If you want to get off the beaten track then Mongolia is unmatched in its wild beauty and rawness. In three weeks you will get a wonderful taste of what this country has to offer. What you will experience, smell, hear, taste and see, will engage all of your senses. Mongolia will be indelibly imprinted on your memory. Mongolia is one of the world s least-developed, least-populated countries in the world. If you want to see a night sky so clear that you ll be reminded that the galaxy is infinite, to camp on the edge of a vast steppe covered in chive flowers as far as the eye can see, or to look across a giant basin, rimmed with dark towering mountains, Mongolia is that place. With a population of only 3 million, roughly half of the country s population is packed into one city, the capital Ulaanbaatar. Outside of that, Mongolia s largest cities only number in the tens of thousands, with a significant portion of those still living the traditional lifestyle as nomadic sheepherders. Mongolia is a land of extremes. On the road it can take hours of driving before you pass a tiny ger community, a Mongolian on horseback or even another vehicle. Yet in between you are blessed with the stunning views of a country so untouched that you know you ve reached its true heart. From the stark Gobi in the south, to the incredible rock formations and magnificence of Khogoryn Els (Mongolia s largest sand dunes) to the crystal blue lakes and rushing clear rivers of the West, it is a land serene, with a culture that is warm and welcoming.

3 Day 1, July 1 Australia to Beijing Our non stop Qantas flight leaves Australia for Beijing and on arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Accommodation at Dongfang Hotel or similar. Meals in flight. Day 2, July 2 Beijing s Great Wall No trip to China would be complete without a visit to the Great Wall. Today you ll take an early morning visit to one of the best preserved areas, the Mutianyu section (approximately 2 hours), featuring guard towers dating back to the Ming dynasty. An incredible piece of engineering, the wall stretches 6,000 km westwards from the mountain ridges north of Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from the 'barbarians' of the north and even though it failed in this purpose, it is still without a doubt one of the country's most remarkable achievements, and an iconic destination. It's a 30-minute climb up some steep steps to the wall itself, but it s well worth the effort. There s also the option of taking a chair lift or cable car to the top and back if you re after a more leisurely experience. You ll have a few hours to explore before heading back to the city for the afternoon and a visit to the Summer Palace. This is one of the best imperial gardens in China, a summer retreat for the Qing Dynasty, and features stunning artwork of imperial life on The Long Corridor. This evening you will head out for our welcome dinner with your group. Accommodation at Dongfang Hotel or similar. B/D Day 3, July 3 Ulaanbaatar Cultural Tour After our early morning flight from Beijing to Ulannbaatar, we will check into our hotel. After lunch, we start our city tour at Sukhbaatar Square. This central square is named after Damdiny Sukhbaatar, the revolutionary hero of 1921 who declared independence from China. Next is a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest and most famous functioning monastery in Mongolia. Here you will see the impressive Golden Buddha Statue of Migjid Janraisig and may even have the opportunity to experience monks in worship. Time permitting; you will visit the Natural History Museum, which is famous for its collection of authentic dinosaur skeletons found throughout Mongolia, and then take in a fantastic view of the entire city from Zaisan memorial hill. End the evening with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Ramada hotel or similar. B/L//D

4 Day 4, July 4 Ulaanbaatar to Amarbayasgalant Monastery After breakfast we ll drive to Amarbayasgalant through Erdene city which is the biggest city in Mongolia. Late in the afternoon we will visit with monastery located in Selenge province, the Amarbayasgalant monastery. The magnificently styled monastery was established by order of Manju Emperor Enkh- Amgalan Khan, to cherish and give respect to the Undur Geghen Zanabazar, and was completed in the year Overnight in ger camp. B/L//D Day 5, July 5 Amarbayasgalant Monastery to Ugii Lake After breakfast, we begin our drive to Ugii Lake, which is a fresh water lake in the steppe and rich with fish and birdlife. We will have a leisurely afternoon walking around the lake, and enjoying some bird watching. Overnight in ger camp. B/L//D Day 6, July 6 Ugii Lake to Tsenher Hot Spring Following breakfast at tourist camp, we will drive to Tsenher hot spring. Along the way we will stop for a break in the small town of Tsetserleg to visit a monastery museum. We spend overnight in a ger camp based at natural hot springs. Soak in hot water; enjoy a hike in the hills. Overnight in ger camp. B/L/D Day 7, July 7 Tsenkher Hot Spring Today you have an opportunity to ride a horse and hot spring bathing and the opportunity to explore the surrounding area on foot. Overnight in ger camp. B/L//D Day 8, July 8 Rural Naadam Festival in Karakorum In the morning we head to Karakorum where we will attend Rural Naadam Festival. The distinctly Mongolian feel and flair of the Naadam Festival make it a wonderful spectacle, a joyous time, and an intriguing cultural event. Colourful ceremonies and parading soldiers kick off the celebrations. The ancient game of wrestling follows, with men competing in many rounds of competition. Both men and women compete in the archery games, using the traditional Mongolian compound bow that terrorised Europe when Genghis Khan and his Golden Horde moved their empire west. The quintessentially Mongolian art of horse racing follows, where up to 800 horses compete, jockeyed by children so that the skill of the horse, and not the rider, is tested. Overnight in Deluxe ger with en-suite bathroom. B/L//D. Day 9, July 9 Karakorum Erdene Zuu Monastery In Karakorum, we will visit ErdeneZuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in The monastery was built of the remains of the ancient Mongolian capital. Founded by Chinggis khan in 1220, was not only the capital of the vast Mongolian Empire but the epicentre of trade along the Silk Road. At that time the inhabitants of city were mostly merchants and craftsmen who came to Karakorum from all over the world. As Kublai khan moved the capital of the Mongolian Empire to China, establishing the Yuan Dynasty, it began losing its importance. In 1379 much of the city was badly damaged during an attack by the army of the Ming Dynasty. Erdene Zuu Monastery was built by Avtai Sain Khan on the ruin of the Mongolian capital Karakorum in It was the first great Buddhist Monastery of Mongolia. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. It is surrounded by a wall featuring 108 stupas, 108 being a sacred number in Buddhism, and the number of beads in a Buddhist rosary. The monastery was damaged by warfare in the 1680s, but was rebuilt in the 18th century and by 1872 had a full 62 temples inside. The Erdene Zuu Monastery was taken to state protection and became a museum in Next, we will visit the Karakorum Museum and see the Great Mongol state period, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient state period halls. Overnight in Deluxe ger with en-suite bathroom. B/L//D Day 10, July 10 Drive to Ongi Temple Today you'll drive to the ruins of the Ongi monastery. It was the largest Buddhist center in the Gobi region. There are 2 complexes of temple ruins which were built up in 1780s. During political repression in 1930s these two temples were destroyed and many lamas were executed and imprisoned. Visit Ruin of monastery reconstructed parts. On the way visit basin of the Ongi river which is dried out because of mining activity. Overnight in Ger Camp. B/L//D Day 11, July 11 Ongi Temple to Bayanzag, Flaming Cliffs After breakfast, we leave Hongoryn Els for Bayanzag. It's a long day drive today and can take up to 5 hours but it's a

5 scenic drive through the landscape. We check in to our camp, wash and change and after lunch, we drive to visit the Flaming Cliff. The place was named as 'Flaming Cliffs' by Roy Chapman Andrews, an American explorer who searched throughout the Mongolian Gobi Desert and found dinosaur skeleton and eggs for the first time in Asia. The red cliff gleams with sunlight and can be seen from far away. We will take a short walk on the ridge of the cliff and look for the pieces of Dinosaur bones. We will drive little further to see the saxaul trees that contributed the name Bayanzag. Bayanzag means-rich in saxaul. Overnight in Gobi Nomad Lodge Deluxe ger. B/L//D Day 12, July 12 Bayanzag, Flaming Cliffs to Hongor Sand Dune After breakfast, take in the stunning scenery of the GobiAltai Mountain range as you transfer to the towering sand dunes of Khongoryn Els, home to the Singing Sands. These spectacular dunes got their name from the noise made by the shifting sand in the wind. Feel the breeze in your hair as you ride a camel across the dunes before returning to the ger camp. Isolated from the rest of the country, the Singing Sands are the best kept secret for thousand years in the history of Mongolia. Overnight in Ger Camp. B/L//D vulture. You can go horseback or camel riding around the area and go trekking to the gorge. Overnight in Gobi Nomad Lodge Deluxe ger. B/L//D Day 15, July 15 Trip to Khavtsgait Petroglyphs and Nomads Day In the morning we drive to see the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs from the Bronze Age ( BC) are beautifully carved on several rocks on the top of a sacred mountain. The petroglyphs were carved and painted with motifs consisting of various animals related to everyday life of ancient people including deer, bears, wolves and hunters, and wolves with livestock. Other paintings depict domestic scenes of yaks pulling carts, the wheels and horses flattened sideways like hieroglyphs, and herders on horseback. The engravings vary in size, ranging from two-centimetres to the full height of a horse. Note: The area is very rocky and can be slippery to climb, but by wearing appropriate shoes and carefully following the mountain path one can reach the top to see these beautiful rock paintings. We will visit a herder family nearby to learn about their unique daily lifestyle and see them go about their daily chores like milking mares and goats or fencing. This is a perfect opportunity for you to try fermented mare's milk and other dairy products.overnight in Gobi Nomad Lodge Deluxe ger. B/L//D Day 16, July 16 Drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu Day 13, July 13 Khongor Sand Dunes Today we will have a full day exploring the sand dunes and rest after the long drive. The dunes seem to stretch on forever like a soft ribbon of sand draped over the desert. The shifting sand blown by the wind or someone makes sound so it is called Singing Sand Dunes. There is a beautiful green oasis known as Seruun bulag near the Khongor River. Return to the camp for lunch and enjoy feeling silence and a peaceful in the beautiful surroundings Gobi Deserts. Overnight in Ger Camp. B/L//D. Day 14, July 14 Khongor Sand Dune to Yol Valley In the morning, we drive to Yol Valley. Learn about the local wildlife in the Natural History Museum before taking a gentle hike through the valley to discover their habitats. This valley is nestled deep within the hills and is a safe haven to get away from the desert heat. Some areas of the valley are continually sheltered from the hot sun and house huge, blocks of ice that gradually melt away during the summer. It is very wide at the entrance and narrows gradually into a remarkable gorge. You will get to see wild animals such as ibex and wild sheep, and the Drive to Middle Gobi is known as Baga Gazriin chuluu (earth stone). You will be reached in the early afternoon, lunch at the camp. There are some interesting granite rock formations, also there eye spa which supposed to be good for sights. There is ruin of ancient small temple, located middle of the rock. Overnight in ger camp. B/L//D Day 17, July 17 Baga Gazriin Chuluu to Terelj National Park Following an early morning breakfast, we drive to Gorkhi Terelj National Park known for its unique rock formations, scenic valleys, winding rivers and restful groves of trees. Perhaps spot unique rock formations like "The Turtle rock" and Monk reading a book". At the Aryabal meditation center learn about Mongolian Buddhism before checking into our lodge. Overnight in Terelj Lodge, Deluxe ger. B/L//D

6 Day 18, July 18 Trip to 13th Century Complex and Ulaanbaatar After breakfast we ll drive to the 13th Century National Park Complex.The complex offers a peek into the history, lifestyles and cultural impacts of Mongolia during the 13th Century. The highlight of the afternoon is the King s Great Feast of traditional Mongolian foods in the Kings and Queens Palace. After lunch, on the drive back to Ulaan Baatar, we ll visit the Bogdo Khaan Winter Palace Museum. The Bogdo Khaan Winter Palace is the home of the last Mongolian King, Javzun Damba Khutagt VII. The museum contains a number of Buddhist artworks and the private collection of Bogdo Khaan, composed of gifts from rulers and kings from all over the world. The artworks displayed here were made by the top Mongolian, Tibetan, and Chinese master- sculptors of the 18th and 19th centuries and represent the gods of Buddhist pantheon. In the evening you can enjoy a farewell dinner and attend the local folklore dance shows. Overnight at Ramada hotel or similar. B/L//D Day19, July 19 Train -Ulaanbaatar to Beijing Today we have an early morning start as you will be transferred to the train station for your overnight train journey to Beijing on the Trans Mongolian Express. As the train heads south towards the Chinese border, the train makes its way into the vast Gobi desert. Now is the chance to read books, play games or retire to the dining car for drinks or a meal. Arriving at Erlian, the Chinese/Mongolian border town, giant hydraulic lifts raise the train and the wheel bogies are changed to fit the narrower gauge tracks in China. We then pass through mountainous countryside and enjoy several glimpses of the Great Wall. Accommodation on the overnight train. B/L//D around it, the Forbidden City thankfully looks much like it always has. As you explore the great halls and grand courtyards you ll be able to appreciate the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during the height of its power in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Take some time to wander the enchanting grounds of Jingshan Park (north of the Forbidden City), climb up to the top of the hill for a panoramic view, and catch a moment of serenity in a city of 11 million. Tonight is free for you to enjoy as you wish perhaps catch a performance by the world renowned Beijing Acrobats. Accommodation at the Dongfang Hotel or similar. B Day 22, July 22 Beijing Today is a free day to explore Beijing and get in that last minute shopping. After our farewell dinner, our bus will take us to the airport for our over night Qantas flight back to Australia. B//D Day 23, July 23 Transit Arrive back in Australia. Meals in flight Day 20, July 20 Beijing On arrival at Beijing station around midday, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon and the evening is free. Accommodation at the Dongfang Hotel or similar. B Day 21, July 21 Beijing Begin your day with a visit to the Temple of Heaven, a fine example of extraordinary workmanship, and surrounded by a park that is one of the most popular in Beijing. At any time of the day it is full of people of all ages taking part in traditional pastimes such as tai chi, fan dancing, singing, kite flying, water calligraphy and more. Pass by Tian'anmen Square a place of pilgrimage for the Chinese tourists who consider it the heart of their nation and enter the enormous Forbidden City. Built more than 500 years ago and off limits to commoners for almost all that time, it is a truly amazing place. Despite the transformation of the city

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