THE ALCHEMY OF LOVE
- Inner Mongolia Wulanbutong Horseback Traverse
You come to us
from another world
From beyond the stars
and void of space.
Transcendent, Pure,
Of unimaginable beauty,
Bringing with you
the essence of love
You transform all
who are touched by you.
Mundane concerns,
troubles, and sorrows
dissolve in your presence,
Bringing joy
to ruler and ruled
To peasant and king
You bewilder us
with your grace.
All evils
transform into
goodness.
You are the master alchemist.
You light the fire of love
in earth and sky
in heart and soul
of every being.
Through your love
existence and nonexistence merge.
All opposites unite.
All that is profane
becomes sacred again.
Length : 5 days, 4 nights
- Inner Mongolia Wulanbutong Horseback Traverse
You come to us
from another world
From beyond the stars
and void of space.
Transcendent, Pure,
Of unimaginable beauty,
Bringing with you
the essence of love
You transform all
who are touched by you.
Mundane concerns,
troubles, and sorrows
dissolve in your presence,
Bringing joy
to ruler and ruled
To peasant and king
You bewilder us
with your grace.
All evils
transform into
goodness.
You are the master alchemist.
You light the fire of love
in earth and sky
in heart and soul
of every being.
Through your love
existence and nonexistence merge.
All opposites unite.
All that is profane
becomes sacred again.
Length : 5 days, 4 nights
2021 Dates Available:
June 6-11 / June 20-25 / June 27-July 2
July 4-9 / July 11-16 / July 18-23
Aug 1-6 / Aug 8-13 / Aug 15-20 / Aug 22-27 / Aug 29-Sep 3
Sep 5-10 / Sep 12-17
June 6-11 / June 20-25 / June 27-July 2
July 4-9 / July 11-16 / July 18-23
Aug 1-6 / Aug 8-13 / Aug 15-20 / Aug 22-27 / Aug 29-Sep 3
Sep 5-10 / Sep 12-17
About the Retreat
Wulanbutong,
meaning the mountain with the altar form, located in the southwest of inner-mongolia,Hexketengqi grassland.
Used to be the royal hunting field of Qing dynasty, which was a forbidden area for hundreds of years.
It has aslo the ancient battlefield of the legend Qing Dynasty emperor Kangxi conquering Geerdan tribe.
Traverse this mystic land on the horseback,
let the horses unveil the life of the grassland.
Step into the picturesque landscape,
The routes chosen shows the best of the region with its variety of elements into the grassland.
The majestic grassland of its vastness,
The truth awakening traversing of the Gobi desert,
The passing of the ancient volcanoes,
The historical, naturistic & changing views all in the constant horse steps and the ever breezing wind...
On the traverse,
the red deers, roebucks, voles comes along observing us as the passer of their life.
Live like families with the grassland, and be the alchemy of love.
Live as the local,
embracing each moment with its depth,
Refine our level of horse riding skills,
while remain relaxed and naturally following the flow,
no matter as beginner, we walk,
or as skillful rider, we gallop,
each step with love,
each step deep into the moment...
Wulanbutong,
meaning the mountain with the altar form, located in the southwest of inner-mongolia,Hexketengqi grassland.
Used to be the royal hunting field of Qing dynasty, which was a forbidden area for hundreds of years.
It has aslo the ancient battlefield of the legend Qing Dynasty emperor Kangxi conquering Geerdan tribe.
Traverse this mystic land on the horseback,
let the horses unveil the life of the grassland.
Step into the picturesque landscape,
The routes chosen shows the best of the region with its variety of elements into the grassland.
The majestic grassland of its vastness,
The truth awakening traversing of the Gobi desert,
The passing of the ancient volcanoes,
The historical, naturistic & changing views all in the constant horse steps and the ever breezing wind...
On the traverse,
the red deers, roebucks, voles comes along observing us as the passer of their life.
Live like families with the grassland, and be the alchemy of love.
Live as the local,
embracing each moment with its depth,
Refine our level of horse riding skills,
while remain relaxed and naturally following the flow,
no matter as beginner, we walk,
or as skillful rider, we gallop,
each step with love,
each step deep into the moment...
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Tips before booking to help you make decision
Itinerary Fit for all riding level, and not necessary horseback experience required, but if you have no riding experience need an open mind, good mentality for learning. While during all the riding, we have a supporting van following for all camping equipment and luggage. Day 1 Enter Chifeng (Day 1 itinerary is just reminding for arrival) --:-- Gathering from Campus: First pick up : School Campus ; Second pick up : Follow school set up address (a break after two hours drive in high-way service area) --:-- Flight to Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) (flight number not clear yet) Arrive Chifeng, bus pick from airport to city center Check in Hotel and we will organize everyone to visit Hailar city, local market 18:00 Welcome dinner together 20:00 Free time and sleep Stay: Local hotel ( double occupancy ) Meal: Local welcoming dinner Day 2 pick up from Chifeng to the Xilamulun River ranch for horse test 8:30: Pick up by the special car to the West Ramlun River Ranch, check into the hotel next to the ranch, and have lunch. (The total distance is 260 kilometers, about 3 hours) Afternoon: We will allocate suitable horses based on the height, weight, age, and equestrian level of the each participant. And explain the precautions for horseback travel, and conduct basic training. Note: The outdoor riding time is about 2 hours. Recommended route: You can start from the horse farm, led by the team leader, ride along the source of the Xilamulun River to the Toufenggou and enjoy the sunset on the grassland. Lunch: hotel specialties Dinner: Mongolian stone barbecue, fruits, vegetables, wine Day 3 Wulanbutong -- Birch Woods Morning and breakfast, Riding learning or getting familiar with the horses. Riding cross the hilling grassland, and silver birch woods forest slowly enters into our view, Late afternoon arrive at camp site, our chef is ready for our deliciously cooked dinner Breakfast: hotel breakfast Lunch: dried lamb noodles, fruits, vegetables Dinner: roasted whole lamb, roasted beef bone marrow, various drinks Riding : Around 25 KM, 5 hours Stay: Tents Day 4 Winter pasture--Huagulutai Morning and breakfast, Today continue our riding deep into the graceful silver birch woods. and slowly, enter the winter pastures of local herders. On the way, passing by Ulan Butong scenic spot Princess Lake Then walk along the dirt road to the important water supply point-Huagulutai. Breakfast: Mongolian milk tea, lamb soup Lunch: Mongolian special stew, fruits, vegetables Dinner: red willow skewers, homemade cakes, various drinks Riding : Around 25 KM, 5 hours Stay: Tents Day 5 Pasture--Galinor Morning and breakfast, Downhilling from the top into the vast grassland, limitless grassland set our eyes free. feel the infinity and live deep each breathing. Follow the path and gradually step into the depths of the grassland to the best grass pasture in the entire Ulan Butong. In spring and summer, the horse's legs passed over the tall grass, making noises. Stayed at the most beautiful campsite today, Sandwiched between two hills, there is a birch forest in the distance, and a small blister close by. Breakfast: milk tea, a full set of dairy products, Mongolian fruit Lunch: Mongolian special stew, fruits, vegetables Dinner: Prairie copper pot-shabu-boiled meat, various drinks Riding : Around 25 KM, 5 hours Stay: Tents Day 6 Xilamulun Wetland -- Farewell in the afternoon On the last day of the itinerary, big farewell to the WulanButong Prairie and come to the most beautiful land of aquatic plants in Inner Mongolia-Xila Mulun Wetland. the Xilamulun River, the true mother river of grassland civilization. This is the wetland in China where we can ride in wilderness, The home for the wild hearts... Arrived at the end of this trip at morning, and after early lunch, the group will be sent to Chifeng Yulong Airport (before 14:00) Arrival airport & transfer to campus Breakfast: mutton noodles, milk tea, milk tofu Lunch: hand-made meat, cold dishes, fruits, drinks Riding : Around 15 KM, 3 hours ( Option to have one more day stay in Chifeng for rest and visit ) About meals The meals will be cooked in the traditional way. Should you have especial requirements, please let us know beforehand. The menu each day in itinerary maybe will adjust depends on season. Food mainly will be lam, sausage, lam hotpot, milk product and vegetables. About Accommodation Day 1 will be in local hotel with double occupancy Day 2-Day 4 during the horseback days in grassland, we will stay in tents (two people share a tent), all equipment for camping we will provide. There is also chance you could take shower in the supporting vehicle, but water there is limited, please save water resource when using. Shower in wild lake area is forbidden. About Security Support All riding equipment is provide Saddle : Western style saddle with a soft cushion, comprehensive saddle, military saddle, Mongolian saddle Protection : helmet, chaps, gloves All the way support vehicle Professional coaches following the group Insurance About Riding No matter you are beginner or experienced riders, at the beginning we don't suggest to gallop as we need to get familiar with our horses. After you familiar with your horse, it depends on everyone's experience and skills, you could enjoy waking or gallop more. If the group is balance with everyone's speed, we will sometimes separate into the fast team and slow team, our coaches will be taking care of both. About weather The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is large. During the day, the outdoor temperature is between 10 degrees and 25 degrees. At night, the outdoor temperature is below 10 degrees. The sun is strong during the day. Please pay attention to sun protection. According to the experience of previous years, we suggest to wear long-sleeved and pants, also take a coat at night and to bring more clothes for those who are afraid of cold. About rain Shower rain sometimes, usually it rains a bit when there is a rain-cloud up on the sky, soon will stop. Rain coat provide. About the luggage We have a supporting car always following and all luggage will be put on it. Suggest backpack as luggage bag. About Mobile phone signal Most of the area has signals, only a small area during a horseback ride no signal. Please bring your own power bank. About force majeure Horse back travel is affected by the weather. In case of inclement weather or force majeure, the organizer has the right to change the itinerary. Equipment (Need to be prepared by each participant) - Horse riding / Hiking pants for outdoor, suggest tight ones - Riding boots (or sports shoes), better take one more pair of shoes - Hiking jacket or rain proof jacket, warm layers fleece, quick dry inner layers, down jacket depend on season - Mountain sunglasses, Lip balm, and sun protection - Backpack 50-60L for luggage (suggest not to bring suitcase) - Gaiter to protect from sand and grass, wind hood - Head lamp - Gloves - Drinking bottle (no plastic bottles because refill is often with boiled water) - Some snacks as you wish - Personal medical care - Personal washing kit, like towel, Toothpaste tooth brush Included - All transportation from school pick up and return - Insurance - Coaching and horses, one person one horse - Accommodation with day 1 and day 5 local hotel, and camping at the other nights, all camping equipment - All support service - All meals Not Included -Day 6 dinner after arrive back in campus Some Local Experience/Workshops (we will choose time during the days to conduct ) Horse Riding Experience/Learning Workshops From Day 2-5, everyone there will be horseback riding, no experience requirements. While need to have an open mind and willing to learn. Skills teaching for : Horses life / Riding skills (everyday) / equipment on horses and maintenance / Feed horse and let them drink water Everyday after riding, there will be experience sharing and correcting riding skills by our coaches. Inner Mongolia Ceremony n' local’s life stories There will be a ceremony of welcoming when arrival. We we experience how Mongolians welcoming guests, how they express their hospitality. From Day 2 to Day 4, there will be local sharing their life experience and story after the riding finished, usually will be in evening time. Grassland Traditional Archery Archery Workshop: Learn Archery and Set up group competition. Local Music Appreciation There will be one day the local music team join us. To hold a local mini concert. Our coaches also play a bit music by their own, we will follow just their life to enjoy. Photography Workshop We will learn how to choose the layout of a picture, and how to express through camera ( mobile ) Outdoor experience After all, For sure you will learn all outdoor experience there. How to set up tents, how to help cooking, clean camp base, how to live as a team. Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon! |
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