10 Day Inner Mongolia Grassland and Russian Culture Tour

Detailed Itinerary: This morning after breakfast you will set out from Hailar to see the spectacular Mo Ri Spengler. You will also tour the sacred Mongolian stone heaps known as the Obo which are used for worshipping purposes. Also see the Mongolian Yurts and the hunting Eagles of the Grasslands. What’s more there will be traditional Mongolian entertainment such as horse riding and archery.

Later, you will head out to see the Mo Ri River Spengler where you can see a sheep herd of over 1,000 sheep and view the clusters of Mongolian Yurts. After, you will get a full view of the magnificent Mo Ri River Spengler famous for its “Nine Twists and Eighteen Bends”.

Once you reach Naji Forest you will have lunch and once have finished lunch you will go fishing, kiting and also see the water springs of Naji. Later, you will be transported to Aoluguya Township and make your way through the forest to meet the Deer Tribe of Aoluguya and learn about their relationship with the deer. Tonight you will stay overnight in Genhe. 

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, you will set out for Moerdaoga National Forest Park which is currently China’s largest National Forest Park. The park is famous for its virgin forests and its beautiful natural scenery. You will see the following scenic areas: Lingonberry Slope, Peaceful Pine Path, Deer Path and Nine Peaks. In the afternoon you will hike Longyan Mountain to get a full view of Moerdaoga. 

Detailed Itinerary: In the morning after you have finished breakfast you will enjoy the scenery of Greater Khingan Mountain and pass through the forest. After lunch, you will be transferred to Genhe to enjoy the world of animals, the kingdom of plants and the sea of flowers.

Later, you will be transferred to Shiwei where you will tour a traditional Russian lodge with a wood carving room and enjoy the Russian culture. The town is filled with residents that are Russian but speak fluent Northeastern China dialect!

At Shiwei you are free to take photographs, cycle around the town, walk, and sit on the swings. You will also see the Argun River and across from the river is the small Russian village Olochi. Later you will be transported to Enhe where you will stay overnight in a Russian Lodge Hotel. 

Detailed Itinerary: Once you have finished breakfast you will tour the White Birch Forest (battery car ride 15 Yuan / Person at your own expense). The White Birch is the municipal tree of Ergun. After, you will be transferred to Heishantou Town and stay overnight in a Mongolian Yurt.

At Heishantou Town you can go horse riding and gallop across the grassland and capture some amazing photos of the scenery. In the evening you have the option of trying the Roast Lamb Banquet (at your own expense). At night you can enjoy a Mongolian campfire gathering (weather permitting). 

Detailed Itinerary: In the morning after you have finished breakfast you will visit a Mongolian family and tour a genuine Mongolian Yurt and taste traditional Mongolian dairy snacks. To capture the memorable experience you will have your photo taken wearing traditional Mongolian costumes.

On the way to Manzhouli you can admire the scenery of the Russian style villages and Ergun River. Upon arrival you will visit Zhalainuoer Museum where there is the Zhailainuoer History & Culture Hall, Hulun Lake Ecological Wetland Hall, Zhalainuoer Coal Hall. Later, you will head out for Inner Mongolia’s largest lake, Hulun Lake. 

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast you will visit Manzhouli Nation Gate Scenic Resort which is the border between China and Russia. To mark the border there is the No. 41 Boundary Marker, Chinese Communist Secret Transportation Line Site, Peace Gate, Steam Train Square and Fighter Plane Square.

You will then proceed to Manzhouli’s famous Russian Matryoshka Theme Park (Russian Taowa Square). The theme park made it into the Guinness World of Records as the largest Matryoshka square in the world. In the Folk Custom Hall you can admire the Baroque design and also see the Saint Issac Cathedral inspired Friendship Palace. There is also a Russian Handicraft Hall where tourists can see Russian Paintings, Purple Gold, Amber and Jade. There is also a range rides in the amusement park area which is great for kids.

In the evening you can enjoy a Russian dinner and enjoy a traditional dance performance (at your own expense). At night you can enjoy a night tour of Manzhouli where you can admire the European architecture. 

Detailed Itinerary: This morning you will be transferred to Erka Wet Land Reservation Park which is praised as “Hulunbuir’s Second Forest”. Later you will make your way to Baiyin Meng Guyue in Chenbarhu Banner which is praised as the real grassland due to few numbers of tourists. During the journey you can see the Huhenuoer Lake.

Once you arrive at the grassland you will be warmly welcomed by a Mongolian Horse Team, the horsemen will ride in front or beside the guests, once you get out the car you will be given a bowl of Chinese Wine which is also part of the welcoming ceremony. Your tour guide will then take you to the Obo and you can pray for good luck and health.

For lunch you can enjoy a lamb hot pot and watch a traditional Mongolian singing performance and wine toasting. Later, you will be transferred back to Hailar where you will take an overnight train to Harbin (hard sleeper ticket at your own expense). 

Detailed Itinerary: In the morning your tour guide will pick you up at the train station. You will then be transferred to Daoli District to see the iconic St. Sophia Cathedral which is the most famous attraction of Harbin. You will then proceed to the Siberian Tiger Park where a battery car ride is included.

Later, you will take a cable car ride across Songhua River and then visit Stalin Park, Flood Control Monument, Central Street and the Chinese Russian Market. 

Detailed Itinerary: Today you will depart Harbin at your own arrangements. No tour guide or vehicle will be organized for today.