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10D Inner Mongolian/ Shanxi/ Mt.Wutai/ Taiyuan

From: SA Tours
  • Tour Code:
    HETS
  • Days:
    10 days
  • Type:
    Group Tour
  • Period:
    Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION & ITINERARY
Highlights:
Local Delicacy:
*Shanxi Cuisine
*Datong Steamboat
*Mt.Wutai Vegetarian Feast
*Pingyao snacks
*Shanxi Wheaten food
*Mongolia Hand Meat
*Mongolian’s style yurts stay *Mongolian’s Free Gift *4-5star local Hotels Stay



*上海*太原*大同*五台山*呼和浩特*包头
住宿:全程4 *酒店+2晚提升5*酒店+1晚草原蒙古包


风味亮点: 
*山西风味面
*大同火锅
*五台山素斋
*飞刀削面面食制作表演
*平遥地方小吃
*草原手扒肉 


游览亮点:
*四大佛教名山之首-五台山
*世界文化遗产-平遥古城
*电影《大红灯笼高高挂》拍摄地-乔家大院
*驰骋大草原观赏奇异风光
*策马草原观敖包蒙古族欢迎仪式及篝火晚会
*观赏民族歌舞表演
*沙漠奇观库布齐沙湾
*世界艺术宝库云岗石窟





Itinerary

Tourist visas (single or multiple entries) may be required. Please refer to our tour consultants for more details.

Day 1 - Singapore - Shanghai or Beijing- Hohhot
 
Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Shanghai or Beijing. Thereafter, depart by domestic flight to Hohhot. Upon arrival, visit "Zhaojun Tomb" one of four most beautiful maids of imperial palace in Han Dynasty, who voluntarily married the chief of the Xiongnu Horde for the purpose of building racial harmony. Next explore Dazhao Temple, built in 1657. Dazhao means ‘The Middle Temple’ in Mongolian language. The temple was first known as Hongci (Mercifulness) Temple in Mandarin, but later renamed as Wuliang (Infinity). It was also called Yinfo (Silver Buddha) Temple as it houses a silver Buddha statue. Next, Proceed on to Hohhot. (Meals on Board / Dinner)

Day 2 - Hohhot - Ordos 
 
After breakfast, proceed to Kubuqi desert after passing the mother river of Chinese nation -- the Yellow River. The famous Kubuqi desert, the famous Sand Bay, located in the middle Kubuqi , be amazed by the strange phenomenon of the ‘singing sand’, one of the four wonders of its kind in China. Enjoy the sand sea oases, by *camel or *skateboarding (*optional) , thereafter continue by coach to Ordos. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 3 - Ordos - Hohhot 
 
Visit the Genghis Khan Mausoleum, who was the founding emperor of the Yuan Dynasty of China. Genghis Khan, the great Man in the history, is the historic and culture tourist site of the grassland. Genghis Khan Mausoleum have been guarded by Targuud People for more than eight hundred years. Afternoon, return back to Hohhot. While we coach back to our hotel , enjoy the night view as we drive by the main landmarks of Hothot: : Islamic culture style street and Meng culture style street. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 4 - Hohhot/ Xilamuren Grassland/ Campfire Evening Party 
 
y you travel to Grassland and marvel the vast grassland of Xilamuren .Here, you can ride camels, horse at own expense. Have fun with the riding games. Visit herdsmen's homes, see the unique ‘Aobao’ or sand dunes. Be treated to the traditional Mongolian wine of ‘Xiama Jiu’). Visit the home of a Mongolian family and learn about their customs and culture. To night, experience Campfire evening Party and Mongolian yurts accommodation. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 5 - Xilamuren Grassland/ Datong 
 
spectacular view of sunrise at the grassland (at your own accord) before your Mongolian breakfast. See horse racing, Mongolian wrestling and experience grassland horse riding at own expense. Continue your journey with a scenic coach ride to Datong. It lies in the northern part of Shanxi Province and the 2nd largest city of the province.. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 6 - Datong 
 
Enjoy your day in Datong, which lies in the basin between the north and south stretches of the Great Wall. It served as the seat of the Northern Wei regime. Be fascinated by the historic and cultural relic, Yungang Grottoes. It reveals 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues. A treasure-trove of cave art that combines traditional Chinese art forms with foreign influence, particularly Greek and Indian. The tallest Buddha is surrounded by many small Buddha in Grotto No. 5, also called the Big Buddha's Cave. Next visit the JiuLongBi (Nine-dragon Screen), built in Ming Dynasty in front of the mansion of Ming Emperor Taizu. The Qing royalties loved it so much that a replica of the masterpiece was erected in the Imperial Palace in Beijing. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 7 - Datong - Mt. Wutai
 
Be amazed by the spectacular sight of XuanKongSi (Hanging Temple) built above the steep cliff of Hengshan Mountain. The temple is accessible by a steep, narrow footway carved out of the cliff. The temple is a group of 40 chambers or halls shown out on a hanging cliff. Next, travel on to the most holy land of Chinese Buddhism Mt. Wutai, one of the four sacred mountain to Buddhists in China. The name represents 5 main peaks, embracing one another. The spectacular mountain is home to 360 monasteries and shrines built during the Tang Dynasty. Amongst them only 47 exist till today. They portrayed the most prestigious and marvelous Tibetan, Lamaism and Buddhism temples built during the dynasty Places of attractions in Mt. Wutai area include WuYe Temple , Tayuan (Pagoda Court) Temple , Pusha (Bodhisattva) Summit and Shuxiang Temple. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 8 - Mt. Wutai - Taiyuan
 
Visit Xiantong Temple , thereafter coach to Taiyuan. Upon arrival , visit the Shanxi Museum and Vinegar culture Park. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 9 - Taiyuan 
 
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. Next, explore Qiao’s Family Compounds, which was built during Qing Dynasty. It belongs to a successful financier Qiao Zhiyong at the time. The buildings continue to be well aintained and has been converted into a folklore museum. It was this mansion where the popular movie ‘Dahong Denglong GaogaoGuo’(Hang the Red Lanterns High) was filmed. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10 - Taiyuan - Shanghai or Beijing -  Singapore 
 
Visit the Jin Temple and Coal Museum. Thereafter, transfer to airport for your return flight to Singapore via Shanghai or Beijing. (Meals on Board / Breakfast / Lunch)
 


*Remarks: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice. Tour is conducted in Mandarin, unless otherwise specified. Request for bilingual (Mandarin & English) guide is subject to confirmation.
*English itinerary is translated from Chinese version .If there is a difference, the Chinese itinerary will be taken as the correct version.
*Passenger that break away from the group tour would need to top money as it effect the cost
*Base on china local 4-5star hotels stay.
*Viewing the Mongolian sunrise at your own will. 






第一天:新加坡 - 上海(或北机)- 呼和浩特/昭君墓/大昭寺/呼和浩特(机上用餐/晚餐)
 
齐集樟宜机场,乘豪华飞机飞往上海或北机。乘内陆航班赴呼和浩特.抵达后,前往中国古代四大美人之一的王昭君墓凭吊。昭君墓位于呼和浩特市九公里大黑河南岸处,墓穴的封土占地二十多亩,墓高三十三米,昭君墓前有平台及阶梯相连.墓前、墓顶各建有亭子供人休息.王昭君,名嫱,湖北省兴山县人,汉元帝年间,北国匈奴呼韩邪单于入朝求亲,昭君自请远嫁匈奴,以换取两国的和平.昭君嫁到蒙古,非常尊重当地的民族风俗习惯,为蒙、汉两族的和睦作出巨大的贡献,因而深受蒙古人民的爱戴,后世为了纪念她,排土为夯,筑了这座坟墓.续程往大昭寺参观,大昭寺位于呼和浩特市旧城,蒙古语意思是"中庙".汉名原为弘慈寺,后改名为无量寺.明隆庆年间,即公元一五六七至一五七二年间,土默特蒙古部主阿勒坦汗受封顺义王后,与夫人三娘子共同主兴建库库和屯(呼和浩特)和弘慈寺,万历八年,公元一五八零年寺庙建成后,因寺内供奉有银佛像,而俗称银佛寺.蒙古语称为"阿勒坦汗召".清康熙年间扩建,大殿改覆黄琉璃瓦。

第二天:呼和浩特/黄河大桥/响沙湾 - 库布齐沙漠/鄂尔多斯(早/午/晚餐)
 
早餐后,乘车前往游览中国三大响沙湾,途经远眺中华民族母亲河---黄河,抵达后前往著名的库布齐大沙漠,游览著名的响沙湾,位于库布齐沙漠中段,宽六十米,高四十米,当您爬上高高的沙丘往下滑或用手拨动沙子时,沙子就会发出轰鸣响声,故称响沙.您可欣赏沙海绿洲,乘骆驼或滑板(自费)遨游沙漠,聆听喇嘛铜号声声之余,忽闻那喧天撼地的沙呼啸,定会引起思古之幽情,下午赴鄂尔多斯。

第三天:鄂尔多斯/成吉思汗陵/呼和浩特(早/午/晚餐)
 
早餐后,赴成吉思汗陵,参观一代天骄成吉思汗陵,了解伟人的不平凡的一生,参观展示其生平的壁画,气势磅礴 的广场及其行宫。下午返回呼和浩特车观呼和浩特夜景:伊斯兰风情一条街,蒙元文化一条街。

第四天:呼和浩特/希拉穆仁草原/牧民家访/篝火晚会(早/午/晚餐)
 
早餐后驱车前往“天苍苍,野茫茫,风吹草低现牛羊”的大草原,在大漠草原上游旅,一定会见到无数的"石堆子",形同"土碉堡",这是啥?这就是名歌<<敖包相会>>的敖包了."敖包蒙语意为"堆子"敖包多用石头堆成,在没石的地方则用沙堆成,四周用柳条围起来,敖包里常埋有佛像或金属利箭之物.敖包上常饰以彩旗或古代神物为装饰.最初敖包的作用是路标或界线,久而久之,被人们视为出门远行的安全守护神。抵达大草原后,当地的牧民将举行盛大的欢迎仪式,欢迎贵宾们的光临.蒙族迎宾最高礼节是敬你下马酒.随后,参加一个小型的那达慕盛会.那达慕是内蒙古自治区最重要民俗活动."那达慕"在蒙古语是指游艺,也是蒙古人民传统的节日,在每的夏季牧业丰收时,牧民们自发地集合起来, 祭祀神灵,尽情欢乐,以表示对丰收的庆贺.那达慕大会通常以旗、苏木为单位.节活动内容包括男子的"赛马"、"射箭"、"摔跤"等竞赛.当然小型的那达慕比较简单,但集会虽"小"而是五藏俱全,各种活动均有.随后,将还有一系 列的草原活动及观赏大草原风光。晚餐学做蒙古美食,熬奶茶,品尝草原特色手扒羊肉,学跳蒙古舞,唱蒙古歌。入夜参加别开生面的蒙古式的篝火晚会和民族歌舞表演。

第五天:大草原/草原日出/欣赏草原特色节目/大同(早/午/晚餐) 
 
清晨如果愿意早起,可自行观赏大草原的日出奇观及草原节目:摔跤比赛等,余下的时间您可以自由骑马驰骋大草原(费用自理),领略草原风光.拜敖包,欣赏草原歌舞表演,小型那达慕演出。之后乘车赴大同,晚间品尝晋北特色晚餐—大同火锅。 *日出奇观以当天天气为准

第六天:大同/云岗石窟/龙壁之王 - 九龙壁/下华岩寺/大同(早/午/晚餐)
 
早餐后,续程往大同市西十六公里的云岗石窟.它依山而凿东西连绵一公里.现存洞窟五十三个,雕像多达五万一千多尊,是中国最大的石窟雕塑,也是世界闻名的艺术宝藏.云岗石窟始凿于公元四九四年直至公元五二零年才初步完成,历时近六十年.之后,前往九龙壁参观.它位于城区东街,始建于明朝洪武二十五年公元一三九二年,为明太祖朱元璋的第十三子朱桂代王府前的照壁.明末崇祯年间王府毁于兵冢,唯九龙壁幸存.壁上刻有狮,虎,麒麟,飞马等动物,姿态各异,栩栩如生,全壁以黄,绿,赤,紫,蓝等琉璃构建拼砌而成,五彩斑斓,蔚为壮观.

第七天:大同/悬空寺/五台山/五爷庙/塔院寺/菩萨顶/殊像寺/五台山(早/午/晚餐)
 
今天参观别具一格的悬空寺.它位于浑源县城南五公里处,恒山下的金龙口西崖峭壁之上.它大约建于北魏晚期,公元六世纪间.全寺有殿、宁、楼、阁四十间之多.建筑方法非常奇特.它在陡峭的石壁上凿洞穴插悬梁为基,楼阁之间有栈道可通.登楼俯视,如临深渊;谷底仰视,悬崖若虹.悬空寺地势窄险,面对恒山,背倚翠屏,景色优美.游览四大佛教名山之首—五台山;朝拜五台山许愿最灵验,香火最旺盛的五爷庙,之后游览:五台山的标志—塔院寺,藏传佛教首领寺庙—菩萨顶和殊像寺。

第八天:显通寺/五台山/太原/山西博物馆/醋文化园 (早/午/晚餐)
 
五台山第一寺-显通寺,显通寺位于五台山台怀镇北侧,为五台山五大禅寺之一,寺周山峦起伏,寺内殿阁巍峨,苍松翠柏,参插期间,一派佛教圣地风光,规模较大,历史悠久,午餐后返回太原,参观山西博物馆,醋文化园。

第九天:太原/平遥古城/乔家大院/太原(早/午/晚餐)
 
早餐后,驱车前往平遥古城一游,这是座中国古文化名城.帝尧时期称为平陶,有着四千多年的历史.北魏公元四二四年才改名为平遥.现存的城墙是明代洪武年扩建而成.现存古城墙,城楼,敌楼,角楼雄伟壮观.随后,参观电影《大红灯笼高高挂》拍摄地—乔家大院,现已辟为民俗博物馆,以节令时序,供奉祖先,婚丧礼仪,元宵社火等项目的展出,反映了清末至民国初年这一带的民俗。

第十天:晋祠/煤炭博物馆/太原 - 上海或北机 - 新加坡(早/午/餐)
 
早餐后,游览有晋中小江南之称的晋祠,位于山西省太原市西南郊二十五公里处的悬瓮山麓,晋水源头,有一片古建园林,统名“晋祠”.这里,山环水绕,古木参天,在如画的美景中,历代劳动人民建筑了近百座殿、堂、楼、阁、亭、台、桥、榭.在苍郁的树木掩映之下,清澈见底的泉水蜿蜓穿流于祠庙殿宇之同,历史文物与自然风景荟萃一起,使游人目不暇接,留连忘返.晋祠作为中国重点文物保护单位之一和著名的游块胜地,常年接待着国内外成千上万的游客.接着游览煤炭博物馆,模拟的矿井,让游客身临其境的感觉。今天乘内陆飞机飞往上海或北机转乘飞机飞返新加坡。
 
备注:
*行程顺序或因当地非预期情况而需临时更改,恕不预先告知。
*团体将以华文讲解为主,若需双语导游,本社将尽量为您安排。
*住宿中国准4-5星 级酒店
*中途离团客人在中国的地接社会向离团客人收取费用,否则影响团队成本及人数 
*英文版行程翻译自中文版本,如有差异,将以中文版为标准
* 内蒙古:草原骑马 , 骑骆驼 , 沙漠越野车为自费项目
* 购物站:内蒙古:蒙亮民族用品厂+土特产店 /山西:醋文化
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