4 days  in  Inner Mongolia

4 days in Inner Mongolia

Grassland Living

About the Trip

Step into a timeless world on this immersive 4-day journey to Xanadu. Stay with a local herdsman’s family in a private yurt, explore the serene Jinlianchuan Grassland, and experience traditional Mongolian life. Participate in hands-on activities like cow milking, yurt building, archery, and horseback riding. Evenings are filled with delicious home-cooked meals and live Mongolian music under the stars. This is a perfect getaway for travelers seeking cultural authenticity, natural beauty, and the warmth of nomadic hospitality.

Trip Highlights

Stay in a traditional Mongolian yurt on a private summer pasture in Xanadu.
Experience the authentic nomadic lifestyle: cow milking, dairy tasting, and yurt building.
Walk across the tranquil Jinlianchuan Grassland and enjoy its natural serenity.
Take part in sand sliding, horseback riding, and traditional archery.
Savor home-cooked Mongolian meals, including a BBQ dinner with traditional music performances.
Learn to make Mongolian dairy snacks and connect deeply with local culture.

The Itinerary

DAY 1 – Gateway to the Steppe | Homestay Immersion

Your Journey Begins From Beijing: 3.5-hour private transfer post high-speed rail arrival at Zhangjiakou Station From Shanghai/Other Cities: 2-hour chauffeur service from Xilinhot Airport Exclusive Access: Arrive at your private summer pasture in Xilingol League’s Zhenglan Banner Evening Rituals Participate in a Mongolian Family Dinner Ceremony Settle into your personally assigned traditional yurt with hand-embroidered decor

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Arrive at summer pasture

Join Mongolian family dinner

Sleep in traditional yurt

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DAY 2 – Nomadic Rhythm | Land & Sound

Dawn on the Grassland Living Heritage Workshop: Morning milking ritual with fresh dairy tasting (airag/urum) Guided Nature Walk: Immerse in the boundless expanse of Jinlianchuan Grassland’s silent core Afternoon Adventures Golden Sands Experience: Master dune sliding techniques on pristine desert slopes Cultural Nightfall Feast Under Stars: Grassland BBQ paired with Khoomei (throat singing) performances Urtiin Duu (long-song) storytelling sessions

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Participate in morning milking and taste airag and urum

Take a guided walk across Jinlianchuan Grassland

Slide down golden desert dunes

Enjoy a grassland BBQ dinner under the stars

Watch a Khoomei throat singing performance

Listen to Urtiin Duu long-song storytelling

DAY 3 – Equestrian Heritage | Craftsmanship Day

Morning Traditions Advanced Dairy Craft: Second-day milking practice & cheese aging demonstration Steppe Exploration Horseback Odyssey: Guided ride to hidden grassland vistas Warrior Skills: Mongolian archery masterclass with composite bows Artisan Afternoon Dairy Alchemy: Craft butter/curd using 13th-century methods Tea Ceremony: Savor salty milk tea with boortsog (traditional cookies) Farewell Banquet Last Supper Stories: Share reflections over stone-pot cooked lamb with host family

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Guided horseback ride to hidden grassland viewpoints  

Mongolian archery masterclass with composite bows  

Traditional butter and curd making using 13th-century methods  

Salty milk tea and boortsog tasting during tea ceremony  

Farewell banquet with stone-pot cooked lamb

DAY 4 – Legacy Building | Journey’s End

Final Cultural Transmission Yurt Engineering: Construct authentic ger dwellings using camel-wool felt & latticed walls.Departure Private transfer to Xilinhot Airport/Zhangjiakou Station with nomadic blessing ceremony

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Participate in hands-on yurt (ger) construction using camel-wool felt and lattice walls  

Receive nomadic blessing ceremony before departure

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Trip Include

Airport/train station pickup and drop-off with a professional driver.
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guides throughout the tour.
All your activities, hotels, and meals are planned out just as shown in the itinerary.
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all scheduled sightseeing.

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