Highlights
- Visit all 5 peaks of Mt Wutai - Cuiyan Peak, Jinxiu Peak, Guayue Peak, Wanghai Peak, Yedou Peak
- Explore the 3-kilometer underground miracle of eternal crystals
- Experience the vibrant Mongolian nomadic culture - Witness the "singing sands" of Xiangsha Wan
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Accomodation
- Stay at local 5 star hotel
- 1 night stay at Mongolian Tent
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Singapore ✈️ Beijing
- Overnight flight to Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing 🚎 Mt Wutai (L/D)
- Pusading – Said to be the residence of Manjusri Bodhisattva. One of the most revered temples in the Qing Dynasty
- Xiantong Temple – One of the earliest and the largest temple on Mt. Wutai
- Wanfo Pavilion (Wuye Temple) – The most popular temple for incense offerings (said that prayers here are exceptionally effective
Day 3 - Mt. Wutai (B/L/D)
- Cuiyuan Peak – The central peak of Mt Wutai. The peak got its name as the rocks on this peak are covered with moss
- Jinxiu Peak – The southern peak of Mt Wutai. During the spring and summer, this peak is full of colourful flowers earning its name of beauty
- Guayue Peak – The western peak of Mt Wutai. On this peak, in the evening, it is said that one can have a view of the moon unlike any other.
- Wanghai Peak – The eastern peak of Mt Wutai which has gotten its name from the temple located there.
- Yedou Peak – The northern peak of Mt Wutai and the tallest peak of the mountain.
Day 4 - Mt Wutai (B/L/D)
- Dailuoding Temple – It is where the ancient emperors made the prayer to Manjusri Bodhisattva
- Longquan Temple – Famous for its magnificent white marble archway, featuring exquisite stone carvings hailed as the pinnacle of Mt. Wutai’s architectural art.
- Puhua Temple – Features delicate brick and wood carvings. The lifelike stone murals on the screen walls showcase the artistic soul of the Buddhist kingdom
- Zhenhai Temple – Legend says Manjushri suppressed the “sea eye” Surrounded by ancient pines, it is a renowned royal ritual site
- Guahua Temple – Known for its brilliant night illumination and Tibetan Buddhist style; it becomes a mysterious and sacred world of light after dark
Day 5 - Mt Wutai 🚎 Daixian 🚎 Ningwu 🚎 Shuozhou (B/L/D)
- Yanmen Pass – (incl. electric car ride) Known as the “First Pass of China”, this ancient Great Wall fortress carries the epic history of Wang Zhaojun and the Yang Family Warriors
- Wannian Ice Cave – (incl. electric car ride) A 3-kilometer underground spectacle of ice crystals that never melt
Day 6 - Shuozhou 🚎 Datong 🚎 Hohhot (B/L/D)
- Yungang Grottoes (incl. electric car ride) – One of China’s largest and most famous ancient Buddhist grotto sites, stretching one kilometer with rich artistic content
- Saishang Old Street – A “living fossil of Ming and Qing architecture” Walking through its blue-brick alleys allows you to feel the deep Mongolian-Han trading culture
- Kuan Xiangzi – A paradise for authentic frontier food, filled with the aroma of Beizi (wheat cakes) and milk tea—the best place to experience local life
Day 7 - Hohhot 🚎 Xilamuren Grassland (B/L/D)
- Xilamuren Grassland – Accept a Hada and drink “Dismounting Wine”. Witness the “Three Manly Skills” (Wrestling and Horse Racing), watch the epic Legend of Monan equestrian show, and join a bonfire party under the stars
**Dismounting Wine will be changed to Tea or Milk for our group
Day 8 - Xilamuren Grassland 🚎 Hasu Lake 🚎 Dalad Banner (B/L/D)
- Hasu Lake – (incl. Cruise) Known as the “West Lake of the Frontier” In late autumn, boat through golden reed marshes and watch water birds take flight.
- Resonant Sand Bay – (incl. Cable Car) China’s first desert resort, famous for its “singing sands”
- Xiansha Island – (incl. Camel Ride) Enjoy a camel ride along the sand ridges and listen to the crisp sound of camel bells echoing in the bay
Day 9 - Dalad Banner 🚎 Hohhot (B/L/D)
- Dazhao Temple – Home to a magnificent silver Buddha and exquisite dragon carvings, this Tibetan Buddhist temple has witnessed Hohhot’s faith for centuries
- Five-Pagoda Temple – A beautiful “Vajrasana” style structure covered in scriptures and brick carvings, showcasing the pinnacle of ancient stone art.
Day 10 - Hohhot ✈️ Beijing ✈️ Singapore (B)
- Transfer to airport for return flight to Singapore via transit.
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