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1 Departure from USA for Beijing
Arrive in Beijing. You will be met at airport and transferred
to hotel. Hotel accommodation will be at Sheraton-Great Wall
Hotell.     
Day 2 Beijing
Day tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.
Summer Palace. Accommodation will be at Sheraton-Great Wall
Hotel. .     
Day
3 Beijing
Day tour to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs. Accommodation
will be at Sheraton-Great Wall Hotel. .     
Day 4 Beijing/Erlian Distance: 460km; Time taken:
8 hours
Leave Beijing in the early morning. Enjoy the countryside
scenery and the landscape of Xilingol Grassland en route.Overnight
in Quarantine Guest House .  
Day
5 Erlian / Ikhbolig Distance: 50km; Time taken: 1 hour
Complete the customs formalities and enter Zaminuund, the
Mongolian border city and drive to Ikhboli town of South Gobi
province of Mongolia. Overnight in hotel .  
Day 6 Ikhbolig /Dalanzadgad Distance: 400km; Time
taken: 6 hours
Drive to the Dalanzadgad, the capital city of South Gobi province.
Enjoy the Gobi scenery on the way. The South Gobi Desert is
a well known tourist destination, covering an area of 63,845
square miles, where Gurvansaikhan National Park is the major
sight. Overnight in tourist yurt.
Day 7 Dalanzadgad
Visit the Gurvansaikhan National Park, situated west of the
town of Dalanzadgad. South Gobi, it encompasses the eastern
end of the Gobi Altai Mountains and extends 240 miles from
east to west, covering rocky and sandy plains, cliffs and
ravines, salt pans and oases. It supports 52 species of mammals
and 240 bird species, including breeding and migrant species.
Yol Am Valley and Great Glacier, enjoy the flora and fauna.
Also to visit sand dunes where the giant dinosaur was found.
Overnight in tourist yurt.
Day
8 South Gobi / Arbaykheer Distance: 600km; Time taken: 8 hours
Drive from South Gobi to Arbaykheer, the capital city of Uborhangai
province. Enjoy the Hangai scenery on the way. Overnight in
hotel .   
Day 9 Arbaykheer / Khara-Khorum Distance: 210km; Time
taken: 3 hours
Drive from Arbaykheer to Khara-Khorum. An ancient Mongolian
capital, Khara-Khorum was centre of world culture in the 13th
century. At that time, it was a busy, splendid city with highly
developed civilization built by the best artisans and masters
of the antiquity. But it was completely destroyed in the fierce
battles of the internecine war. Visit Endene Zuu Monastery,
the oldest monastery in Mongolia and famous for its 108 Pagodas.
Overnight in tourist yurt.
Day 10 Kharkhorin/Five River Junction Distance: 600km;
Time taken: 8 hours
Drive to the Five River Junction, the Selenge River, the
Ider River, the Bugsey River, the Chuluut River and the Delgermuren
River Junction. Go fishing and horse riding. Bring you a feeling
of relaxation. Overnight in tent.
Day
11 Fiver River Juncion/ Khubsgul Distance: 400km; Time taken:
6 hours
Drive from Five River Junction to Kubsgul, which is famous
for its Hovsgol Lake. Hovsgol Lake is the secod biggest fresh
water lake in the world and located in the far north, this
stunning lake is probably Mongolia's best kept secret. Covering
an area of over 1300 square miles, the lake's crystal-clear
water is surrounded by pine-covered mountains and lush meadows
sprinkled with white gers and herds of horses. The lake abounds
in elk, moose, deer and other wildlife. Sightseeing and boating
on the lake. Overnight in touris yurt.
Day 12 Sightseeing around the Lake
Drive around the lake and enjoy mountain and forest scenery.
Visit Tsaatan, a minority in Mongolia, and their reindeer
breeder's family to explore the lifestyle of these nomads.
Enjoy deer riding, tasting reindeer milk, cheese and yogurt.
The area is a real natural wander and attracts many photographers
and film crews. Horse lovers are welcome to have a ride as
horses are available at the resort. Overnight in tourist yurt.
Day 13 Khbsgul / Five River Junction Distance: 400km;
Time taken: 6 hours
Drive from Khubsgul to Five River Junction, this area is
the wonders of nature for eco-toursts, adventurers, birdwatchers
and trekkers. Fly fishing is another outdoor adventure in
this area. Overnight in tent.
Day 14 Five River Junction / Erdent Distance: 400km;
Time taken: 6 hours
Drive from Five River Junction to Erdent, the second larggest
city in Mongolia. Visit Erdent Copper Mine, one of the biggest
copper mine in the world, which supports the ecomomy of this
country. Overnight in hotel .   
Day 15 Erdent / Ulaanbaatar Distance: 400km; Time
taken: 6 hour
Drive from Erdent to Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia.
It is located on the bank of the Tuul River and surrounded
by majestic mountains. The combination of these pinecovered
mountains, wide boulevards, vast public squares and parks
give the city a feeling of spaciousness, while the ger communities,
Buddhist temples, and bustling marketplaces give it a rustic
charm. At present day, Ulaanbaatar serves as the political,
economic, cultural center of Mongolia. Overnight in hotel
.   
Day 16 Ulaanbaatar
City tour to visit Sukhbaatar Square, a large and famous
landmark at heart of Ulaanbaatar, where the Parliament, the
Government House, Stock Exchange and many other important
establishments are concentrated; the Gandan Monastery, the
largest and most significant monastery in Mongolia; the National
History Museum, which houses a large collection of Mongolia's
natural history, culture and minerals exhibits; Bogdo Khan
Palace Museum, built between 1893 and 1903, the Winter Palace
of Bogdo Khan who was the last King of Mongolia. In the evening,
you will enjoy a traditional Mongolian singing and dancing
performance. Overnight in hotel .   
Day 17 Depart for USA (by air)
Drive to Ulaanbaatar International Airport for flight home.
End the trip.
Departures: (minimum two pax)
TRANS-MONGOLIA
Jun15, 2005
Jul10, 2005
Aug05, 2005; Aug30, 2005
Sep25, 2005
Price subject to changes in certain travel terms
and market seasons.
Call us at 908-251-5717, or email:fhdiao@driveinchina.com,
fhdiao@hotmail.com.
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