From mystical Tibet to nomadic… (trip)

From mystical Tibet to nomadic mongolia

  • Beijing, China
  • Culture & Nature
China, Mongolia, Tibet, Asia

Contact provider for price14 DaysMay, August
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Nomadic Expeditions 24 people max
Join one of Nomadic Expeditions' most exclusive trips and explore Tibet and Mongolia, the "Roof of the World" and the "Land of Blue Sky." These fascinating countries, inaccessible to the world's travelers until only recently, share a direct spiritual bond through their Buddhist heritage, and reward visitors with a wealth of artistic and cultural riches, unforgettable vistas, and warm hospitality.

The journey begins in Beijing with a tour of the Forbidden City, the legendary Imperial Palace dating back to the Ming Dynasty of the 15th century. Continuing with a flight to Lhasa, one of the world's most spiritual and breathtakingly scenic cities, explore splendid palaces and Buddhist monasteries, including historic Samye, built in the 8th century as the first monastery in Tibet.

The adventure continues in Mongolia, where the "Singing Sands" and Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert await. Hike through Yol Valley National Park, an area rich in unusual flora and fauna, explore the towering sand dunes of Hongoryn Els, and spend an afternoon at the Flaming Cliffs, where the first nest of dinosaur eggs was unearthed in 1923.

Trip Highlights:
    Experience the fascinating cultural highlights of Tibet and Mongolia
    Explore Lhasa and the magnificent Potala Palace
    Ride camels through a hidden treasure of the Gobi, the towering Hongoryn Els sand dunes

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Locations visited/nearby

China, Mongolia, Tibet, Asia

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Itinerary

Day 1 -     Arrive in Beijing
Day 2 -     Visit the legendary Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City
Day 3 -     Fly west to Lhasa and explore the Yarlung Valley
Day 4 -     Drive to Samye Monastery
Day 5 -     Explore the Potala Palace
Day 6 -     Drive outside the city to Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Day 7 -     Return to Beijing
Day 8 -     Fly to Ulaanbaatar and visit the National History Museum
Day 9 -     Fly south to the Gobi Desert and drive to the Flaming Cliffs
Day 10 -     Visit Yol Valley National Park
Day 11 -     Explore the “singing sands” at Hongoryn Els
Day 12 -     Explore the spectacular panoramas of the Gobi Desert
Day 13 -     Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 14 -     Departure

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