A Mongolian Rail Adventure - World Energy Centre and Eastern Gobi Exploration by Train (MN-05)

Mongolia’s Dornogobi (Eastern Gobi) province is located in the south-east of the country and bordering the world’s most populous country, China. It forms part of the Gobi desert belt. Sand dunes are so huge here that they are named, there is Burden Gashuun, Tsagaan Els and Tavan Tolgoi, all of which stretch along the borders of the aimag (province). The main attraction of the region is Khamriin Khiid Monastery, which was founded by the famous monk and poet of the 19th century Danzan Ravjaa. Sadly it had laid in ruins since the 1930s. Today, a new monastery, with two temples, has re-opened. Near the caves, where Danzan Ravjaa and his disciples meditated, there are nine stupas built to commemorate him. Dinosaur bones and fossils have also been found in the area.

World Energy Centre lies on the famous Trans-Mongolian railway line. This tour is a rail adventure through one of the world’s largest and little-known countries that offers the chance of adventure like no other.
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from $695 per person, 4 days



Day 1. Ulan Bator
Transfer to the railway station and take the train to Gobi.
Day 2. Sainshand - Dornogobi province
We will arrive at Sainshand and move onto a ger camp where we will visit a nomadic family. We will start our camel expedition to explore sites of rare paleontological finds, varied landscapes and sand dunes. Overnight in camp.
Day 3. World Energy Centre
We start with the heritage of Noble Saint Danzanravjaa, then visit the caves where Buddhist monks used to meditate for 108 days. We will then drive to the fabled land of Shambala where we will attend a religious ceremony at the historic Khamriin Khiid monastery. Departure to Ulan Bator by train.
Day 4. Ulan Bator
Arrival at the train station, transfer to the hotel.
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Quick Facts
  • Season: Four Seasons
  • Days: 4
  • Group Size: 2-12
  • Tour Grade:   Gentle

Day 1. Ulan Bator
Today we take the train to Gobi. After a little time in the unique railway station we board the 9:30 to Sainshand (Dornogobi). (D).
Day 2. Sainshand - Dornogobi province
A beautiful nature tour awaits us today, which includes a camel trek. What could be more romantic than exploring the Gobi on an iconic camel? We will arrive at Sainshand and move onto a ger camp where we will also visit a nomadic family. After a brief introduction on the art of camel riding, we will start our camel expedition to explore sites of rare paleontological finds, varied landscapes and sand dunes. Our boxed lunch will be in the shadow of these fabulous beasts. Dinner and overnight in camp. (You might even be lucky enough to catch a star falling from the Gobi sky). (B/L/D).
Day 3. World Energy Centre
In contrast to yesterday, today is all about culture. We start with the heritage of Noble Saint Danzanravjaa, then visit the caves where Buddhist monks used to meditate for 108 consecutive days. We will then drive to the fabled land of Shambala (where you will note eight different types of stupas). Here, we will attend a religious ceremony at the historic Khamriin Khiid monastery. After lunch, we’ll head back to Sainshand to visit the Museum of Danzanravjaa. Later, we will depart to Ulan Bator by train. (B/L).
Day 4. Ulan Bator
Arrival at the train station, transfer to the hotel.


Want to travel on different dates?
Please see below for our group tour dates, if you would like to travel on a different day, please let us know and we will come back to you with an offer. There might be additional surcharges for a private tour but all depends on the number of people in your party and your travel preferences.

 

Peninsula Palace *****

Category: De Luxe 5* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Wangfujing, Goldfish Lane, 8

Peninsula Palace The Peninsula Palace Hotel Beijing is located within main shopping areas of Wangfujing and Dongdan in the heart of Beijing. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the popular scenic spots such as Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and The Museum of Chinese History.

Opened in 1989, the hotel has an imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, integrated with the ultimate in luxurious, modern hotel amenities and facilities.

There are 525 guest rooms, which have been refurbished to the most luxurious standard based on the Peninsula's tradition of comfort, interwoven with subtle Chinese influences. The newly designed guest rooms and suites feature hardwood floors covered with carpet, a 42” plasma television, high-speed broadband Internet access, silent fax machine and The Peninsula signature technology - a bedside electronic panel that controls all lighting and audio-visual equipment in the room, as well as a special control panel by the door displaying outside temperature and humidity levels.

The hotel has a lounge, restaurants, fitness centre, sauna, spa, indoor pool, prestigious shopping Arcade with 50 exclusive designer boutiques.

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Howard Johnson Paragon ****

Category: Business 4* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Jianguomen Avenue, 18

Howard Johnson Paragon The hotel is located in the city centre, next to the famous shopping mall - Henderson Centre, a 10-minute walk to the famous Tian Namen Square, Summer Palace and just across the street to the Beijing Railway Station.

There are 280 rooms equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, cable/satellite TV, coffee/tea maker, Internet access, iron and ironing board.

The hotel has a restaurant, bar/lounge, room service, baby sitting on request, beauty salon, fitness centre, free parking, game room, ironing/laundry services, business centre, meeting /conference rooms, non-smoking rooms and rooms for the disabled.

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Red Wall ***

Category: Tourist 3* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Sha Tan North Street, 31

Red Wall The hotel is located in the centre of Beijing and within 5 minutes walk to its major attractions: Forbidden City, traditional Chinese folk house (Hutong and Siheyuan), Wangfujing shopping street, Red Building of Beijing University, including relics of the city wall of Beijing.

The hotel has a total of 200 rooms including standard rooms, deluxe standard rooms, executive suite rooms equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, telephone, safety box, iron and ironing board and mini-bar.

There is a gym, sauna, massage, beauty salon, restaurant, coffee bar and meeting room. The restaurant offers Chinese and Western cuisines including Chinese imperial cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and Guangdong cuisine.

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