Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Ulaanbaatar via Beijing. Ulaanbaatar is the capital city of Mongolia. Upon arrival, have lunch in a local restaurant. Then visit the best attractions of Ulaanbaatar city, including Sukhbaatar Square, a place where receptions of honored guests to the country is held, as well as ceremonies and celebrations are taken place. Next visit the well-known Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Museum – which was a home to last Buddhist spiritual leader of Mongolia. After exploration, have a short visit to Zaisan Memorial, built on top of the hill to commemorate ‘unknown soldiers and heroes’ from various wars. This is also where you can have a panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, watch a Folk performance where local artists wake your senses with vibrant dances & songs, “Khuumii” throat singing and marvelous contortions. Following dinner, check-in to a hotel and rest overnight.  

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After breakfast, proceed to Bayngobi by coach. After lunch, tour starts to the Elsen Tasarkhai Sandy Dunes. The natural scenic area is stretched 80 km which divided into two sand belts as Khogno Tarnyn Els and Mongol Els, and auto lanepass through between these sand belts. Arrive in a ger camp around lunchtime and have a local lunch. Then visit a local nomadic herder family to get to know about their daily lives and enjoy a short camel ride*(own expense). Afterwards, explore the Sandy dunes with properly applied sunscreen oil and hat + scarf. Local dinner and overnight in a tourist camp.

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After breakfast, continue your journey to Karakorum.. Karakorum is the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit the symbolic ruins of Karakorum and ErdeneZuu Monastery, which was once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, and then was mostly destroyed in the 1930s. Tour the monastery grounds and visit several chapels with excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th century.(stay overnight at a tourist camp)

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After breakfast, drive to Lake Ugii in Arkhangai province. The lake is elevated 1337 meters above sea level, and cover area of 25.7 km/square. Because of its inhabiting rare waterfowls, the Lake joined RAMSAR convention in 1999. There are many kinds of fish reserve in the lake. Each year caught fish weight amounts up to 50 tons. .You will take a stroll along the lake. After lunch, continue your coach journey to Mongol Nomads. Dinner and overnight in Mongol Nomadic tourist camp.  

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After breakfast, pay a visit to the Chinggis Khaan Monument located at the historical place of Tsonjin Boldog, which is the highest one of its kind.. Thereafter proceed to Terelj, the famous national park. Terelj is located in the east of Ulaanbaatar and features stunning Granite Mountains and flowery endless grassy green meadows. Upon arrival, we can experience the Mongolian life. You will be invited to a herdsman’s ger and their horse breading family. You’ll have an opportunity to try airag(fermented mare’s milk) the national drink and get to know about the nomadic life. You can experience horse-riding(own expense) on the grassland. Then savor local flavor for dinner. Stay overnight in a tourist camp.

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Today, return to Ulaanbaatar. You will visit the largest temple in Mongolia- Gandan Temple. The most eye-catching thing in the temple is the Zhangranze Buddha, which is 28 meters high. The whole body is gilded and inlaid with a large number of gems. It is the national treasure of Mongolia. Next visit the Ethnic History Museum, which displays historical relics unearthed from Mongolia, costumes and daily necessities of various Mongolian tribes. Then, enjoy your shopping spree at State Department Store. After dinner, rest overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing (meal on board). Upon arrival, you will go to visit Beihai Park, one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China located in the city center. With many places of interest, the park is a favorite place to relax or explore for both locals and tourists alike. Next proceed to Qianmen Street for your shopping spree.

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This morning, free at own leisure till departure transfer to the airport for your international flight back to Singapore. We hope you have enjoyed the trip with CTC Travel!

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