On arrival to Beijing Airport, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. Please note no meals have been arranged for today.

This morning you’ll visit Tiananmen Square and tour the amazing Forbidden City - headquarters of the Imperial Emperors for more than 500 years. After lunch visit the tranquil settings of the Temple of Heaven and time permitting, visit the Silk Street Markets for some retail therapy. In the evening you’ll dine on a sumptuous Peking Duck dinner, one of China’s most famous signature dishes. (BLD)

Today you’ll journey to the Great Wall of China and be overwhelmed as you walk along one of the greatest man-made structures in the world. You will also visit the Ming Tombs in the Shisanling Forest - resting place for 13 of the Ming Dynasty emperors. This evening has been left open for you to relax or consider options such as attending the Beijing Opera** or the highly acclaimed Kung Fu Show** (BL)

Enjoy a morning visit to the Beijing Olympics site to stroll around the main venues such as the Birds Nest and Water Cube. After lunch, visit the magnificent Summer Palace retreat and take a boat trip on Kunming Lake. In the evening transfer to the railway station for a soft sleeper overnight train bound for Hohhot. (BL)

Arrive in Hohhot and be met at the station by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. After breakfast visit the Inner Mongolia Museum, Zhaojun Tomb and Dazhao Lamasery. This evening has been left open for you to relax in your new surroundings. (BL)

Today you’ll travel to the wonderful Grasslands region and depending on the weather conditions you’ll go to Xilamuren, Huitengxile or Gegentala. On arrival, you’ll visit a herdsmen’s tent and enjoy some traditional Mongolian singing and dancing. You’ll also have the opportunity of enjoying a horse ride along the grassy plains. Relax in the afternoon and look forward to a special Mongolian-style dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional Yurt^. (BLD)

If you are fortunate enough to be waking up in a Yurt this morning, you’ll have a chance of catching a wonderful sunrise. After breakfast transfer back to Hohhot to visit the Five Pagoda Temple before heading to Baotou. (BL)

This morning you’ll encounter a different terrain as you venture into the Kubuqi Desert. Board a cable car for the top of Yinken Resonant Sand Dunes. Here you’ll have the choice of participating in a number activities including camel rides** and sand hill slides** etc. Later you’ll leave on a road journey to the city of Erdos for an overnight stay. (BLD)

A fabulous day lies ahead of you with a visit to the Mausoleum of Ghengis Khan. Later on your way back to Hohhot, you’ll visit Wudangzhao Monastery - the only remaining Tibetan Temple in Inner Mongolia. Afterwards you’ll continue to Hohhot where you’ll be transferred to the airport for a flight to Beijing. On arrival you’ll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. (BL)

This morning you’ll check out of your hotel and pay a visit to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Later you’ll return to Shanghai for an afternoon and evening free of activities. This is an ideal time to get in some last minute shopping prior to the end of your tour. (BL)

Today you’ll check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

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