5-Day Essence Tour from Beijing to Ulan Butong and back

Day 1

• Departure: Meet the operator at 17:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. We recommend booking flights arriving before 17:00 (This is an on-demand transfer service with a maximum waiting time of half an hour. Please be aware! A staff member will confirm your route with you the day before departure, so please keep your mobile phone accessible)..Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
• Departure: Meet the operator at 18:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. We recommend purchasing train tickets that arrive before 18:30 (6:30 PM). (This is an on-demand transfer service; the maximum wait time is half an hour. Please be aware!) (Our staff will confirm your route with you the day before departure. Please ensure your phone is reachable.).Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
• [Dining] Dinner, 晚餐, Dinner on your own.
• [Accommodation] Holiday Inn Express Yuanbaoshan Chengde; Reference hotels: Chengde Shengyi Business Hotel (Chengde Mountain Resort Tianshan Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or Lan Ou International Hotel (Chengde Prosperous Dynasty Cultural Industrial Park Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or Vienna International Hotel (Chengde University City Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or similar hotels, subject to actual arrangements.

Day 2

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 08:30, Self-guided, Ulan Butong Grassland, Mulan Hunting Ground, Saihanba National Forest Park, Take a ride to [Ulan Butong Grassland] [Mulan Hunting Ground-Bashang Grassland]. Here, you will not only find the vastness of the grassland, but also rolling hills. At a glance, you will see grasslands, birch forests, and wildflowers swaying in the wind, showing a different style. [Saihanba National Forest Park] (You can get off the bus to check in and take pictures when it is safe~)
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch at your own expense
• [Attraction/experience] 14:00, Guided tour, Gandan Tuocheng Nomadic Culture Scenic Area, The original private ranch, the hardworking and honest herders, with needles and thread, with sewing and mending, with Brother Chaolu's hawking, with the Bilige family's livestock raising labor, with Siqin's hospitality, and Tana's loud singing, with the Eternal Heaven's protection of the grassland, with a group of Mongolians who love grassland life.
• [Dining] 17:00, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner on your own.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Princess Lake Mongolian Yurt Resort Hotel, Wulan Butong; Referenced hotels: Ulan Butong Desheng Hotel (High-end hotel) or Huiting Yunju Hotel (Chifeng Ulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) (High-end hotel) or Ulan Butong Helong Holiday Hotel (High-end hotel) or Wuzhou Holiday Hotel (Ulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) or equivalent hotel, subject to actual arrangements.

Day 3

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 08:30, Self-guided, Themed Experience: [Deep Tour in Northern Hebei Snow Village, Cross-country Deep Snowfield Traverse] (Including Experience - Off-road Vehicle), We wander through the vast birch forest, the warm winter sun shining through the gaps in the birch trees, creating an indescribable sense of antiquity and tranquility. Experience walking through the forest and across the snowfields together, measuring the unique pleasure of the snow and birch trees with your feet!
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch is not included.
• [Attraction/experience] 13:30, Self-guided, Ulan Butong Ewenki Reindeer Tribe, Ulan Butong Primitive Forest Pasture [Ewenki Reindeer Tribe] (Scenic area is open - you can get up close and personal with primitive animals, including tickets) (Tickets for this attraction are legally operated by local herders, a scenic area created by legitimate reindeer trainers, and no discounted tickets are refundable for this attraction)
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Ulan Butong Grassland, Baicao Aobao, Wulan Butong Film and Television Base, There is a 57-kilometer grassland sightseeing loop in the scenic area, connecting attractions such as the film and television base, Wucai Mountain, Jiangjun Paozi, and Princess Lake. It is also a well-known domestic and foreign film and television location base, with more than 100 film and television works such as "还珠格格", "康熙王朝", and "汉武大帝" filmed here.
• [Transportation] 16:00 By bus
• [Dining] 18:00, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner on your own.
• [Accommodation] 18:30, Dolon Longxiwan Hotel; Reference hotels: Suoxing Hotel (Wulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) (High-end Hotel) or Wulan Butong Desheng Hotel (High-end Hotel) or Huiting Yunju Hotel (Chifeng Wulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) (High-end Hotel) or Wulan Butong Helong Holiday Hotel or equivalent hotel, subject to actual arrangements.

Day 4

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Self-guided, Duolun Lake Scenic Area, Lake Duolun features a unique layout of "East Loop for Recreation, West Loop for Scenery," connecting seven interconnected lakes, two lake centers, three peninsulas, and one sand peninsula into a distinctive landscape. The gentle hills and meadows on both banks change their appearance with the seasons, and every frame is a gift from nature.
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch at your own expense
• [Transportation] 14:00 By bus
• [Dining] 18:00, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner at your own expense
• [Accommodation] 19:00, Holiday Inn Express Chengde Yuanbaoshan; Reference hotels: Chengde Shengyi Business Hotel (Chengde Mountain Resort Tianshan Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or Lan Ou International Hotel (Chengde Prosperity Dynasty Cultural Industrial Park Branch (Upscale Hotel) or Vienna International Hotel (Chengde University Town Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or similar hotels, subject to actual arrangement.

Day 5

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Guided tour, Puning Temple, Two temples combining Han and Tibetan styles, with a grand architectural scale, are majestic and solemn. The holy white color is matched with the noble ocher red tower, forming a strong contrast. The magnificent and tall buildings, set against the blue sky and white clouds, give people a strong shock to the soul.
• [Return] 14:00, at Beijing Capital International Airport, Return to Beijing by bus, then take a flight/high-speed train back home. Drop-off at [Beijing South Railway Station], [Beijing Capital International Airport], [Beijing Daxing International Airport]. Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport around 14:00 [Recommended to purchase tickets for 16:30 or later]
• [Return] 15:00, at Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station, arrival time approximately 15:00 [Recommended to purchase train tickets for 16:30 or later] (As vehicles from outside Beijing are not allowed to enter Beijing South Railway Station plaza and departure level, you will need to walk approximately 500 meters to enter the station. Thank you for your understanding.)
• [Return] 16:00, at Daxing Airport, Daxing Airport, arrival time approximately 16:00 [Recommended to purchase tickets for 18:00 or later]
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Children are defined as ages 2-12.

• Children aged 12 and above are charged the same rate as adults.

• Child price includes a seat only; all other expenses are the responsibility of the customer.

• Group size: 1-8 participant(s)

Additional information

• Important Notice: For your safety, guests with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, etc.), severe respiratory diseases (such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.), those who have undergone heart surgery, or those with other heart health issues should not choose this experience. Please consider your health condition carefully before deciding to participate. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
• Important notice: This tour route involves high-altitude areas and is not suitable for children under 5 years old. Pregnant women, infants, and individuals with heart, lung, brain, respiratory, or blood system diseases, as well as those over 70 years old, should not participate. Concealment of any such conditions will be at your own risk.
• Important notice: Traveling in high altitude areas involves inherent risks and unpredictability. All participants are considered individuals with full civil capacity and in good health, and are aware of the risks of high-altitude tourism. Travelers must not have underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease. Our company will not be liable for any compensation arising from altitude sickness.
• Our agency reserves the right to adjust the order of the itinerary without reducing the number of attractions. We are not responsible for any delays or changes to the itinerary caused by force majeure or the tourist's own reasons, and any expenses incurred shall be borne by the guest.
• The times listed in the itinerary are for reference only and are subject to actual conditions on the day. Please be aware and understand that the itinerary is subject to change and adjustment due to factors such as weather, road conditions, holidays, arrival and departure times, queuing and control at scenic spots, tourists themselves, and force majeure.
• Each scenic area has a shopping area, which is a basic commercial facility, and not a designated shopping location for travel agencies. Please carefully identify, choose cautiously, and consume rationally. If consumer rights are infringed upon, our company will assist you in handling related matters, but will not assume any related responsibility.
• Your tour guide will inform you of the meeting time and location approximately 1 day in advance. Please be sure to arrive on time to avoid delaying the itineraries of other guests. We will depart promptly and will not wait for latecomers. Guests who do not arrive on time due to their own reasons will bear the full loss.
• Please ensure that you provide accurate and complete information (name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact information, etc.) when booking to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip. You will be solely responsible for any losses incurred as a result of incorrect information provided by you.
• The attraction/venue reserves the right to decide whether to provide complimentary items based on its capacity and weather conditions. Participation is optional.
• Due to the limited local economic conditions, there may be some differences in transportation, hotel services and facilities, and dining compared to developed cities. We appreciate your understanding.
• Please arrive at the designated boarding location at the time agreed upon with the tour staff. Punctuality is essential to avoid delays for yourself and other travelers. If you are late and miss the bus, you will be responsible for joining the tour at the next meeting point. Thank you for your understanding.
• During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, departure times may be earlier than scheduled (specific departure times are subject to notification) to ensure your tour is not affected, which may result in you not being able to enjoy the hotel breakfast as normal. We recommend that you coordinate with the hotel for a packed breakfast or prepare your own breakfast. Thank you for your understanding.
• Please understand that the viewing quality of plant-based scenery (such as maple leaves, cherry blossoms, and canola flowers) may be affected by weather conditions.
• We appreciate your understanding that leaving the group early or departing mid-tour is not permitted during scheduled activities.
• This product includes no shopping stops throughout the entire itinerary (shopping at scenic spots/attractions/venues and on cruises that are not organized by Trip.com merchants is not included), and there is no mandatory shopping.
• The grasslands of Inner Mongolia feature clear skies, clean air, and an altitude of approximately 1504 meters. Due to strong direct sunlight and high levels of ultraviolet radiation, it is important to bring sun-protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, and high SPF sunscreen. Pack lip balm and moisturizing skincare products. Drink plenty of water and limit your intake of spicy foods. There is a significant temperature difference between day and night on the grasslands, so bring some long-sleeved clothing.
• For your personal and property safety, please avoid displaying valuables and large amounts of cash in public. When going out, please take care of your personal belongings such as jewelry and cameras at all times.

Day 1

• Departure: Meet the operator at 17:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. We recommend booking flights arriving before 17:00 (This is an on-demand transfer service with a maximum waiting time of half an hour. Please be aware! A staff member will confirm your route with you the day before departure, so please keep your mobile phone accessible)..Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
• Departure: Meet the operator at 18:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. We recommend purchasing train tickets that arrive before 18:30 (6:30 PM). (This is an on-demand transfer service; the maximum wait time is half an hour. Please be aware!) (Our staff will confirm your route with you the day before departure. Please ensure your phone is reachable.).Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
• [Dining] Dinner, 晚餐, Dinner on your own.
• [Accommodation] Holiday Inn Express Yuanbaoshan Chengde; Reference hotels: Chengde Shengyi Business Hotel (Chengde Mountain Resort Tianshan Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or Lan Ou International Hotel (Chengde Prosperous Dynasty Cultural Industrial Park Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or Vienna International Hotel (Chengde University City Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or similar hotels, subject to actual arrangements.

Day 2

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 08:30, Self-guided, Ulan Butong Grassland, Mulan Hunting Ground, Saihanba National Forest Park, Take a ride to [Ulan Butong Grassland] [Mulan Hunting Ground-Bashang Grassland]. Here, you will not only find the vastness of the grassland, but also rolling hills. At a glance, you will see grasslands, birch forests, and wildflowers swaying in the wind, showing a different style. [Saihanba National Forest Park] (You can get off the bus to check in and take pictures when it is safe~)
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch at your own expense
• [Attraction/experience] 14:00, Guided tour, Gandan Tuocheng Nomadic Culture Scenic Area, The original private ranch, the hardworking and honest herders, with needles and thread, with sewing and mending, with Brother Chaolu's hawking, with the Bilige family's livestock raising labor, with Siqin's hospitality, and Tana's loud singing, with the Eternal Heaven's protection of the grassland, with a group of Mongolians who love grassland life.
• [Dining] 17:00, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner on your own.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Princess Lake Mongolian Yurt Resort Hotel, Wulan Butong; Referenced hotels: Ulan Butong Desheng Hotel (High-end hotel) or Huiting Yunju Hotel (Chifeng Ulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) (High-end hotel) or Ulan Butong Helong Holiday Hotel (High-end hotel) or Wuzhou Holiday Hotel (Ulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) or equivalent hotel, subject to actual arrangements.

Day 3

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 08:30, Self-guided, Themed Experience: [Deep Tour in Northern Hebei Snow Village, Cross-country Deep Snowfield Traverse] (Including Experience - Off-road Vehicle), We wander through the vast birch forest, the warm winter sun shining through the gaps in the birch trees, creating an indescribable sense of antiquity and tranquility. Experience walking through the forest and across the snowfields together, measuring the unique pleasure of the snow and birch trees with your feet!
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch is not included.
• [Attraction/experience] 13:30, Self-guided, Ulan Butong Ewenki Reindeer Tribe, Ulan Butong Primitive Forest Pasture [Ewenki Reindeer Tribe] (Scenic area is open - you can get up close and personal with primitive animals, including tickets) (Tickets for this attraction are legally operated by local herders, a scenic area created by legitimate reindeer trainers, and no discounted tickets are refundable for this attraction)
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Ulan Butong Grassland, Baicao Aobao, Wulan Butong Film and Television Base, There is a 57-kilometer grassland sightseeing loop in the scenic area, connecting attractions such as the film and television base, Wucai Mountain, Jiangjun Paozi, and Princess Lake. It is also a well-known domestic and foreign film and television location base, with more than 100 film and television works such as "还珠格格", "康熙王朝", and "汉武大帝" filmed here.
• [Transportation] 16:00 By bus
• [Dining] 18:00, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner on your own.
• [Accommodation] 18:30, Dolon Longxiwan Hotel; Reference hotels: Suoxing Hotel (Wulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) (High-end Hotel) or Wulan Butong Desheng Hotel (High-end Hotel) or Huiting Yunju Hotel (Chifeng Wulan Butong Scenic Area Branch) (High-end Hotel) or Wulan Butong Helong Holiday Hotel or equivalent hotel, subject to actual arrangements.

Day 4

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Self-guided, Duolun Lake Scenic Area, Lake Duolun features a unique layout of "East Loop for Recreation, West Loop for Scenery," connecting seven interconnected lakes, two lake centers, three peninsulas, and one sand peninsula into a distinctive landscape. The gentle hills and meadows on both banks change their appearance with the seasons, and every frame is a gift from nature.
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch at your own expense
• [Transportation] 14:00 By bus
• [Dining] 18:00, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner at your own expense
• [Accommodation] 19:00, Holiday Inn Express Chengde Yuanbaoshan; Reference hotels: Chengde Shengyi Business Hotel (Chengde Mountain Resort Tianshan Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or Lan Ou International Hotel (Chengde Prosperity Dynasty Cultural Industrial Park Branch (Upscale Hotel) or Vienna International Hotel (Chengde University Town Branch) (Upscale Hotel) or similar hotels, subject to actual arrangement.

Day 5

• [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Breakfast, Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; children's breakfasts are at their own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Guided tour, Puning Temple, Two temples combining Han and Tibetan styles, with a grand architectural scale, are majestic and solemn. The holy white color is matched with the noble ocher red tower, forming a strong contrast. The magnificent and tall buildings, set against the blue sky and white clouds, give people a strong shock to the soul.
• [Return] 14:00, at Beijing Capital International Airport, Return to Beijing by bus, then take a flight/high-speed train back home. Drop-off at [Beijing South Railway Station], [Beijing Capital International Airport], [Beijing Daxing International Airport]. Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport around 14:00 [Recommended to purchase tickets for 16:30 or later]
• [Return] 15:00, at Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station, arrival time approximately 15:00 [Recommended to purchase train tickets for 16:30 or later] (As vehicles from outside Beijing are not allowed to enter Beijing South Railway Station plaza and departure level, you will need to walk approximately 500 meters to enter the station. Thank you for your understanding.)
• [Return] 16:00, at Daxing Airport, Daxing Airport, arrival time approximately 16:00 [Recommended to purchase tickets for 18:00 or later]
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Children are defined as ages 2-12.

• Children aged 12 and above are charged the same rate as adults.

• Child price includes a seat only; all other expenses are the responsibility of the customer.

• Group size: 1-8 participant(s)

Additional information

• Important Notice: For your safety, guests with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, etc.), severe respiratory diseases (such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.), those who have undergone heart surgery, or those with other heart health issues should not choose this experience. Please consider your health condition carefully before deciding to participate. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
• Important notice: This tour route involves high-altitude areas and is not suitable for children under 5 years old. Pregnant women, infants, and individuals with heart, lung, brain, respiratory, or blood system diseases, as well as those over 70 years old, should not participate. Concealment of any such conditions will be at your own risk.
• Important notice: Traveling in high altitude areas involves inherent risks and unpredictability. All participants are considered individuals with full civil capacity and in good health, and are aware of the risks of high-altitude tourism. Travelers must not have underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease. Our company will not be liable for any compensation arising from altitude sickness.
• Our agency reserves the right to adjust the order of the itinerary without reducing the number of attractions. We are not responsible for any delays or changes to the itinerary caused by force majeure or the tourist's own reasons, and any expenses incurred shall be borne by the guest.
• The times listed in the itinerary are for reference only and are subject to actual conditions on the day. Please be aware and understand that the itinerary is subject to change and adjustment due to factors such as weather, road conditions, holidays, arrival and departure times, queuing and control at scenic spots, tourists themselves, and force majeure.
• Each scenic area has a shopping area, which is a basic commercial facility, and not a designated shopping location for travel agencies. Please carefully identify, choose cautiously, and consume rationally. If consumer rights are infringed upon, our company will assist you in handling related matters, but will not assume any related responsibility.
• Your tour guide will inform you of the meeting time and location approximately 1 day in advance. Please be sure to arrive on time to avoid delaying the itineraries of other guests. We will depart promptly and will not wait for latecomers. Guests who do not arrive on time due to their own reasons will bear the full loss.
• Please ensure that you provide accurate and complete information (name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact information, etc.) when booking to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip. You will be solely responsible for any losses incurred as a result of incorrect information provided by you.
• The attraction/venue reserves the right to decide whether to provide complimentary items based on its capacity and weather conditions. Participation is optional.
• Due to the limited local economic conditions, there may be some differences in transportation, hotel services and facilities, and dining compared to developed cities. We appreciate your understanding.
• Please arrive at the designated boarding location at the time agreed upon with the tour staff. Punctuality is essential to avoid delays for yourself and other travelers. If you are late and miss the bus, you will be responsible for joining the tour at the next meeting point. Thank you for your understanding.
• During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, departure times may be earlier than scheduled (specific departure times are subject to notification) to ensure your tour is not affected, which may result in you not being able to enjoy the hotel breakfast as normal. We recommend that you coordinate with the hotel for a packed breakfast or prepare your own breakfast. Thank you for your understanding.
• Please understand that the viewing quality of plant-based scenery (such as maple leaves, cherry blossoms, and canola flowers) may be affected by weather conditions.
• We appreciate your understanding that leaving the group early or departing mid-tour is not permitted during scheduled activities.
• This product includes no shopping stops throughout the entire itinerary (shopping at scenic spots/attractions/venues and on cruises that are not organized by Trip.com merchants is not included), and there is no mandatory shopping.
• The grasslands of Inner Mongolia feature clear skies, clean air, and an altitude of approximately 1504 meters. Due to strong direct sunlight and high levels of ultraviolet radiation, it is important to bring sun-protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, and high SPF sunscreen. Pack lip balm and moisturizing skincare products. Drink plenty of water and limit your intake of spicy foods. There is a significant temperature difference between day and night on the grasslands, so bring some long-sleeved clothing.
• For your personal and property safety, please avoid displaying valuables and large amounts of cash in public. When going out, please take care of your personal belongings such as jewelry and cameras at all times.