Stay with a herdsman's family on their summer pasture, live life like locals, admire the fantastic views of a pristine grassland, and experience Mongolian traditions and culture on this 4-day trip from Beijing or Shanghai.
DAY 1
Xanadu Arrival | Stay with a Local Herdsman's Family
From Beijing, take the high-speed train to Zhangjiakou. Your private driver will pick you up from Zhangjiakou Railway Station and transfer you directly to your private summer pasture in Xanadu of Zhenglan Banner in Xilingol League (3½ hours' driving).
From Shanghai or other cities, fly to Xilinhot. Your private driver will pick you up from Xilinhot Airport and transfer you directly to your private summer pasture in Xanadu of Zhenglan Banner in Xilingol League (2 hours' driving).
Enjoy a Mongolian home-cooked dinner and make yourself at home in your own traditional Mongolian yurt.
DAY 2
Xanadu Summer Pasture| Experience the Nomadic Life
In the morning, see cow milking and taste fresh milk and local dairy products.
Have a light walk in the peaceful hinterland of Jinlianchuan Grassland to measure some of the vastness of the picturesque grassland with your feet.
After lunch, go to a sandy land nearby and have a sand slide experience.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner and Mongolian traditional music with overtone singing and long songs. Then retire to your traditional Mongolian yurt.
DAY 3
Xanadu Summer Pasture| Experience the Nomadic Life
In the morning, you will have another chance to experience cow milking and fresh local dairy.
Enjoy a horse ride to seek out the best view of the grassland. Then try your hand at archery.
After lunch, do some dairy product DIY and taste authentic Mongolian snacks.
Reflect on your Mongolian life experience over a home-cooked dinner with your hosts and during your final night in your yurt.
DAY 4
Xanadu Departure | Build a Mongolian Yurt
Today you will experience Mongolian culture by building a real yurt with the herdsman's family.
Your private driver will transfer you to Xilinhot Airport or Zhangjiakou Railway Station to catch your flight or train home or to your next destination.
