Moscow - Ulan-Bator - Beijing, 12 days / 11 nights
Travelling by the Trans-Siberian Railroad you will get acquainted with true Russia. The Big Trans-Sib is a perfectly equipped railway through the whole continent, which connects European Russia with Siberia and Russian Far East.
During this travel you will enjoy the beauty of Ural, Siberia and Baikal region nature and get impressed by attractions of Mongolia and China. This journey, which lasts 12 days, will be the unforgettable experience.
Itinerary:
Day 1 (Tuesday) Moscow
In the evening departure to Ulan-Bator by train (2nd class)
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Day 2 - 5 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday) on the train |
Day 6 (Tuesday) Ulan-Bator
Morning arrival in Ulan-Bator
Transfer to the hotel
Accommodation at hotel Edelweiss*** (std rooms), early check in
Breakfast
Terelj National park excursion with lunch
Transfer to the hotel
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Day 7 (Wednesday) Ulan-Bator
Breakfast
9:30 - 20:30 Full day city tour with lunch
Transfer back to hotel
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Day 8 (Thursday) Ulan-Bator
Transfer to the train station
Early morning departure to Beijing by train (2nd class)
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Day 9 (Friday) Beijing
Arrival
Transfer to the hotel
Accommodation at hotel Shatan*** (std rooms)
Free time
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Day 10 (Saturday) Beijing
Breakfast
10.00 Full day GROUP city tour with lunch (Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace)
Transfer back to the hotel
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Day 11 (Sunday) Beijing
Breakfast
10.00 Full day GROUP city tour with lunch (Great Wall and Ming Tombs)
Transfer back to the hotel
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Day 12 (Monday) Beijingr
Breakfast
12.00 Check out
Transfer to the airport
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Highlights:
Sukhe-Bator square
Sukhe-Bator square, the main square in the heart of Ulan-Bator. A large statue of Sukhe-Bator, the famous patriot characterizes the square, and it is named after this historic figure. Such important landmarks as the Parliament House, Stock Exchange and Cultural Palace are located surrounding the area.
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
The Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is one of the Mongolian national parks. This park has a tourist zone with a number of tourist camps. Attractions include a 20m deep glacial Khagiin Khar Lake, natural Yestii Hot Water Springs and a Buddhist monastery that is open to visitors. The wildlife of the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park includes brown bears and over 250 species of birds.
The Great Wall
The only architectural structure visible from space, the Great Wall is a grandiose monument to the ancient Chinese civilization. The construction of the wall, which was to hold off the invaders from the numerous militant tribes, was started in the 7th century B.C. The total lengh of the wall is 6,700 kilometers.
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City in the centre of Beijing was the Chinese imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, the Forbidden City is a public museum and attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. In 1987 The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is the largest existing complex of Taoist buildings in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The Temple was built in 1420 A.D. The Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties annually visited the Temple for ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. The principle buildings include the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar.
The Summer Palace
The Summer Palace, situated in the western outskirts of Haidian District, is the largest imperial park in the world. It covers expansion of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water. In 1860 the most buildings were destroyed by the plundering of foreign troops, but in 1888 the buildings were renovated by Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1998 this genuine museum of classical Chinese garden architecture was listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
The Ming Tombs
The Ming Tombs are located 50 kilometers northwest from Beijing at a specially selected site. The Ming Tombs are the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Only the Changling and Dingling tombs are open to the public.
Price:
| Number of Tourists |
1 |
2 |
3 - 5 |
6 - 9 |
| Price |
2552 |
1761 |
1616 |
1466 |
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Price in EURO per person per trip
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Price includes:
- train tickets Moscow - Irkutsk - Beijing 2nd class.
- accommodation in Listvianka, hotel "Baikal"***, dbl std rooms
- accommodation in Irkutsk, hotel "Irkutsk"***, dbl std rooms
- accommodation in Beijing, hotel "Shatan"***, dbl std rooms
- excursions according to the program with entrance tickets
Please note, in Beijing GROUP city tours price is included into the program! Please inform us if you want individual city tour!
Services Not Included:
- International Flights
- Russian, Mongolian visas
- Gratuity
Payment Conditions: 100% pp required 90 days prior to the program
Cancellation Conditions:
up to 66 days - 0 EURO per person
66-45 days - 15% per person
44-35 days - 30% per person
34-21 days - 50% per person
20-11 days - 80% per person
10 days and less - 100% per person
All rates are NET and given in EURO.
All local taxes are included. All rates are subject to change.