8D Shanxi / Datong / Pingyao / Inner Mongolia Grassland / Kubuqi Desert (TYNH) from SA Tours

Highlights:

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Xilamuren Grassland!
(Enjoy Normadic Mongolian dance and campfire activities, taste the local mooncakes and fruits)
- Visit the largest and oldest temple well-known for its impressive buildings ~ Dazhao Temple
- Visit the 2 UNESCO Heritage Sites ~ Yungang Grottos, Pingyao Ancient Town
- Visit the most remarkable Hanging Monastery, and the famous residence ~ Qiao Family Compund


Local delicacies: Mutton Hotpot, Pingyao, Shanxi delights, Mongolian Hotpot, Grassland Mutton delight

8D Shanxi / Datong / Pingyao / Inner Mongolia Grassland / Kubuqi Desert (TYNH)

Day 1: Singpore - TAIYUAN

Assemble at Singapore Changi International airport for your flight to Taiyuan, the capital city of Shanxi Province via Haikou.

Meals: Meals on Board

Day 2: TAIYUAN - QIXIAN - PINGYAO

After breakfast, visit the Qiao Family compound, located in Qixian province built during the Qing Dynasty. Now it is known as the Qixian local cultural museum. Thereafter, visit Ping Yao Ancient City. Taiyuan, Ping Yao is the reputed Historical and cultural city of the nation and has a history of more than 2700 years from now. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the business in Shanxi emerged powerfully in China with banks covering all of the country. The ancient city began to flourish with the appearance of shops and stands, and exquisitely-built pavilions. After lunch visit Qing Ming Street and proceed to China first Money Exchange and Transfer Firm -- RishengChang Money Exchange and Transfer Firm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: PINGYAO - jinci - Datong

After breakfast, enjoy the coach ride to Jinci. Next visit the Hanging Monastery, one of the most remarkable sights in China. It appears to be hanging in the mid-air but actually supported by stilts. Built in year 456, it was renovated several times. Next view the Nine dragon screen.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: DAtong - baotao

After breakfast, enjoy the scenic coach ride to the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous region, Hothot. Tour Zhaojun Tomb, a commoner from Han Dynasty. In fact the tomb is only honorary, she is not actually buried there. Her cause of death remains unknown.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Baotao - xiangsha bay - hothot

After breakfast, enjoy the scenic coach ride to Baotao passing by the famous Kubuqi Desert which lies south of Yellow River. Many visitors can spend their time enjoying scenery of the endless desert and also take part in activities at your own expenses like Camel-riding or sand sliding.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,

Day 6: HOTHOT - XIMULAREN GRASSLAND

After breakfast, enjoy the coach ride to the beautiful grassland. During summer and autumn, the blue sky and white clouds, the rolling grass and the wondering herds and flocks with the passionate herdsmen will leave a deep impression in you! You may want to opt for Horse-riding and visit the local Nomadic tents.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: XIMUlaren grassland - hothot - taiyuan

We will visit the famous Yungang Grottoes with a history of more than 1500 years. The mountain side caves are filled with 51000 Buddhists statues and majority are still very well preserved till now. Thereafter coach to Datong and enjoy the local Mutton Hotpot. Enjoy the night tour of Liu Alley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: taiyuan - singapore

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Singapore via Haikou. ADDITIONAL TOUR: RMB 500 P/P HORSE – RIDING MONGOLIAN DANCE PERFORMANCE ROAST WHOLE MUTTON

Agency: SA Tours

8D Shanxi / Datong / Pingyao / Inner Mongolia Grassland / Kubuqi Desert (TYNH)

Agency: SA Tours

8D Shanxi / Datong / Pingyao / Inner Mongolia Grassland / Kubuqi Desert (TYNH)

Agency: SA Tours