In an itinerary that feels like a movie adventure, students will journey to the grasslands and sand dunes of inner Mongolia for a taste of a different China. Here’s our service school trip in Inner Mongolia at a glance:
- Day 1: Dazhao Temple, artisan street, welcome ceremony
- Day 2: grasslands walking tour, pony carriage tour, oboo, kite flying, campfire
- Day 3: Ordos ghost town, desert, sand sledging, ATV rides, camel rides, zip lines, desertification workshop
- Day 4: Genghis Khan Memorial, Mongolian show
- Day 5: Yili milk products factory, Inner Mongolia Museum, Hohhot Islamic district, Grand Mosque
Like what you see? Discover the exciting opportunities for creativity, activity and service in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips are completely customisable.
*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers.
What's included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: Hello, Hohhot!
Morning
Arrive and transfer into the Inner Mongolia’s capital, Hohhot. First off, visit the Dazhao Temple, the oldest building and largest temple in the city. After the Silver Buddha statue was dedicated to the temple by the third Tibetan Dalai Lama in 1586, Hohhot became a religious centre for people all over Mongolia. The design of the temple is unique as it blends traditionally Mongolian elements with Buddhist symbolism. (Ask our specialists about our Dazhao Temple worksheet).
Afternoon
Spend time at the local artisan street in the area and enjoy browsing the handicrafts, tchotchkes, skins and furs that are traditionally sold in this area of the city. Next, we drive over the mountains that demarcate the beginning of the grasslands.
Evening
Finish your first day with an authentic Mongolian feast and some traditional welcoming ceremonies.
Day 2: Life on the Grassy Steppes
Morning
Breakfast the local way with milk tea and a simple meal of traditional porridge and vegetables. But don’t worry – cereal’s available too! Now you’re ready for the day, take a short walking tour of the surrounding grasslands. You’ll learn how to differentiate between different grasses and plants on the grasslands. After stopping for some photos, take a short pony or pony carriage tour (dependent on season) to a local oboo. It’s a Mongolian holy place and gathering spot.
Afternoon
Fly kites under the blue skies on the open grasslands.
Evening
Huddle around the campfire and tell stories together.
