Depart: 21st December 2013, Saturday
Return: 28th December 2013, Saturday
Price from: SGD1550
Group Size : 16 max
Tour Highlights
– Winter landscape at Wulanbutong grassland
– The Hongshan Army Horse Farm, a typical hill grassland with an altitude of 1500meter
– Camel track during sunset
– Village of the shepherd
– JinShanLing, a section of Great Wall of China located in the Luanping County, 125km northeast of Beijing
– The Forbidden City Moat, Corners Tower, Gate of Palace
Itinerary
Day 1 (D) : Depart from Changi Aiport, arrive Beijing in the noon, drive (2 hour) to Miyun or Luanping county and overnight at the county.
Day 2 (B/L/D) : Drive to Bashang (6 hour) with stopover for scenery of winter grassland, shepherd return home, sunset. Overnight at Bashang.
Day 3 (B/L/D) : Winter landscape photography at Wulanbutong grassland. Visit villages of shepherd. Sunset shoot of camel track. Overnight at Bashang.
Day 4 (B/L/D) : Drive to Hama Ba (2hour) for landscape and shepherd activities. Back and overnight at Bashang.
Day 5 (B/L/D) : Whole day shoot at Wulanbutong grassland, and horseman activities. Snow-land landscape and sunset shoot. Overnight at Bashang.
Day 6 (B/L/D) : After breakfast, return to Wulanbutong grassland for last shot. Drive to Chengde (5hour) to visit a famous temple – Mini Potara Palace. Overnight at Chengde.
Day 7 (B/L/D) : Depart to JinShanLing (3hour), clim up to the Great Wall of China for mountainous panoramic shoot. Back to Beijing at evening. Overnight at Beijing.
Day 8 (B): Depend on flight, morning visit surrounding of The Forbidden City. Depart to Beijing Airport
Package Inclusions :
– 2 ways bus transfer from Beijing to Inner Mongolia
– Fully private tour in vehicle with extra seat for photography equipment
– 7 nights accommodation at comfortable hotel, twin sharing basis
– All entrance fees and permit
– All meals as per itinerary above
– Local guides entire trip
– Xing Asia tour leader and photography assistance
Package Exclusions :
– International flight to New Delhi, India (Participants to purchase flight tickets only upon trip confirmation)
– Visa entry to India (if applicable)
– Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
– Additional beverages (including alcohol) not included in meals
– Any other incidental expenses incurred by participants
– Tips for both driver and local guide per person (voluntary basis)
Weather :
– Beijing temperature : 0° / -10° ; Dry and chilly
– Inner Mongolia temperature : -40° / -45° ; Dry and chilly
– Winter gear is necessary
Fitness :
– Able to carry own photography equipment and personal chores
– Expected temperature with -45°
– Good level of physical fitness, manageable if winter gear is enough to keep warm
– Guidance for winter gear preparation to be given during trip briefing
Gear :
– Wide angle to tele range
– Graduated neutral density filter, Circular Polarizer (CPL), Tripod
– Suggest to carry another spare body, battery, and charger. If your equipment stops working during the trip for whatever reason, it is unlikely to find a repair shop or buy a replacement.
Flight Detail
Suggested airline and flight detail as follow :
– Airline : Air China / Singapore Airline
– Price : Range from SGD900 to SGD1,150
– Depart : Saturday 21 Dec 2013 / Arrival time around 3pm local time
– Return : Saturday 28 Dec 2013 / Departure time around 12pm local time
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Book Early to secure a place! Contact info@xing-asia.com
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