9-day Beijing, great Wall & Mongolia Nadam Festival
Trip Introduction
🗓️ duraTION: 9 days / 8 NIGHTS Jul 07-15, 2026
🌎 China: Beijing - Ulaanbaatar-Terelj National park-13th Century National Park
Embark on an 8-day adventure from Beijing to Mongolia, combining cultural experiences and natural beauty. Begin in Beijing, exploring the city’s highlights before flying to Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy the lively Naadam Festival, stay in traditional Ger Camps, and explore Terelj National Park with Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple. Visit the 13th Century National Park and Chinggis Khaan Monument, then return to Ulaanbaatar for your departure, experiencing Mongolia’s history, culture, and stunning landscapes along the way.
Trip code: SGT260707
Itinerary
🥢 Meal Codes: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: Jul 07 beijing arrival (D)
Meet upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy a three-night stay in Beijing.Welcome dinner: Peking Duck
Overnight in Beijing (3 nights)
Day 2: Jul 08 Beijing city tour (B)
Enjoy a full-day Beijing city tour, starting with a visit to the historic Temple of Heaven, once frequented by Ming and Qing emperors for annual prayers. Explore the Grand Forbidden City, built by Emperor Yongle in the 15th century, and marvel at its vastness and historical significance. Then, discover Tiananmen Square, the world's largest city square, home to iconic landmarks such as Tiananmen Tower and the Great Hall of the People. Finally, stroll around Lake Houhai and its charming Hutong alleys.
Overnight in Beijing
Day 3: jul 09 Summer palace & the great wall (B)
Begin your morning with a visit to the Summer Palace, an imperial park steeped in history and set against the scenic Kunming Lake. Later, explore the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall, known for its unique, indestructible structure winding through lofty mountains. After your climb, enjoy a thrilling slide or cable car ride down the hill.
Overnight in Beijing
Day 4: jul 10 Beijing → Ulaanbaatar (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Upon arrival, meet and greet at the airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in.Overnight in Ulaanbaatar.
Day 5: Jul 11 Ulaanbaatar → Terelj National park (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Experience Mongolia’s most celebrated event — the Naadam Festival, featuring the grand opening ceremony and the “three manly games” of wrestling, archery, and horse racing. After the festival, drive to the Ger Camp on the outskirts of the city and enjoy the unique experience of traditional Mongolian life.Overnight in the ger of tourist camp Terelj.
Day 6: Jul 12 Terelj national park (B)
Breakfast.Terelj National Park, a fascinating area about 80km to the east of Ulaanbaatar. High Mesozoic granite cliffs, sculpted into unique formations by wind, frost and rain erosion, loom over fertile valleys. Here we'll see all differently shaped and formed rocks which truly gift from nature for us. Visit Turtle like rock and also visit Arayabal secret meditation Temple which hold its specialty in Gelugpa sect Buddhism in the world. After the temple we'll drive deep into National Park and visit local horse breeding nomadic family. Here you'll be able to try little horse riding and enjoy look of the surrounding wilderness and have very Mongolian lunch within the family. Then we head to one of our best GER (traditional nomadic dwelling) camp in the Terelj National Park. Overnight in the ger of tourist camp Terelj.
Day 7: JUl 13 → 13Th century National Park (B)
Breakfast.After relaxing night in fresh air we'll start driving to 13th century National Park which located 10km away from Terelj national Park. Little more than 1 hour drive we see 40m tall Chinggis Khaan's monument surrounded by many Mongol tribe camps. After short stop we'll continue driving to east. About 1 hour drive we'll reach back to 13th century…. Mongol kingdom. At the stone gate our GEREGE (permission for entrance) will be checked by fully armored warriors of Mongol Empire. Here you will travel back to 13th century and have lunch with Mongol Kings as merchant Marco Polo did in many century ago. Walk around many different camps included shaman's camp and handicraft camp. After all this drive back to modern time.Overnight in the ger of tourist camp, 13th century National Park
Day 8: JUl 14 → Ulaanbaatar (B)
After breakfast, free time in the national park. Drive to Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon Overnight in Ulaanbaatar
Day 9: Jul 15 Ulaanbaatar - depature (B)
Breakfast and check out.
Hotel breakfast and check out.Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
tour details
tour Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Size of group
Min. 4, Max 8
accommodation
- 8 nights including daily hotel or ger breakfast
- Choose your preferred class: Comfort or Deluxe
- Featured Meals: 1 Welcome Dinner featuring Peking Duck.
- Happy to arrange more culinary experiences upon request.
Internal transport
- International Flight (Economy Class): Beijing → Ulaanbaatar
- Transfers: All airport and train station to hotel round-trip transfers by private vehicle.
sightseeing
- All mentioned tours, excursions, and river cruises.
- Includes: All first-entry admission tickets to sights.
- Guide Service: Professional local English-speaking guide service in each city.
- Spanish, Italian, and German-speaking guides available in Beijing and Shanghai upon request (may require an additional fee).
travel moments
General Information
Fixed Festival Dates & Availability
Festival Dates: Mongolia’s Naadam Festival takes place annually in mid-July. This journey operates on fixed dates aligned with the opening ceremony in Ulaanbaatar.
Border Crossing & Flight Logistics
Travel Logistics: The journey begins in Beijing with an international flight to Ulaanbaatar. All cross-border arrangements, internal flights, and transfers are fully coordinated.
Travel Style & Physical Level
Travel Style: A culturally focused journey with guided sightseeing, festival attendance, and light outdoor exploration. A moderate level of walking is required; no prior adventure experience needed.
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