Lake of NOWNESS
- Inner Mongolia Dalinur Lake Horseback Traverse
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Length : 5 days, 4 nights
- Inner Mongolia Dalinur Lake Horseback Traverse
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Length : 5 days, 4 nights
2021 Dates Available:
May 22-27, May 29-June 3
June 5-10 / June 12-17 (festival) / June 19-24 / June 26-July 1
July 3-8 / July 10-15 / July 17-22 / July 25-30
July 31-Aug 5 / Aug 7-12 / Aug 14-19 / Aug 21-26 / Aug 28-Sep 2
Sep 4-9 / Sep 11-16 / Sep 18-23 (festival) / Sep 25-30
Oct 1-6 (National Holiday)
May 22-27, May 29-June 3
June 5-10 / June 12-17 (festival) / June 19-24 / June 26-July 1
July 3-8 / July 10-15 / July 17-22 / July 25-30
July 31-Aug 5 / Aug 7-12 / Aug 14-19 / Aug 21-26 / Aug 28-Sep 2
Sep 4-9 / Sep 11-16 / Sep 18-23 (festival) / Sep 25-30
Oct 1-6 (National Holiday)
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 also 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 also 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 Day 0 Enter Chifeng (Day 0 itinerary is just reminding for arrival) "--:--" All day arrival Chifeng City Book a hotel in Chifeng City by yourself. The next morning, we will pick you up to the ranch and start the activity Day 1 pick up from Chifeng to the Xilamulun River ranch for horse test Riding : 20KM around 2 hours 8:30: Pick up by 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: 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 2 Wulanbutong -- Stallion -- Weitangdi Riding : 30KM around 5 hours Morning and breakfast, Riding learning or getting familiar with the horses. Riding cross the hilling grassland, Around noon, passing by the riverside private ranch, if you are lucky, you can meet a herd of mares with newborn foals. In the afternoon, bid farewell to the birch forest grassland of Wulanbutong, and enter the southern edge of Hunshandake Sandy Land. 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 Stay: Tents Day 3 Huangyuan Obao -- Xila Mulun Grand Canyon -- Khan Sulu Ranch Riding : 45KM around 7 hours Morning and breakfast, Walking on the vast grassland, you can often see a sign made of stones-the Aobao, which was originally a sign of roads and realm. Later, it gradually evolved into a symbol of worshiping mountain gods, road gods, praying for a good harvest, and family happiness and safety. Today, leading by Mongolian friends, the local people will sacrifice to Huangyuan Aobao in the traditional way. Then continue to trek, passing by the beautiful Xilamulun Grand Canyon. In the afternoon, we arrived at Khan Sulu, the private ranch of a Mongolian friend Haoxiu, as an authentic Mongolian family, and the owner has prepared a sumptuous meal. Breakfast: Haggis soup, Mongolian fruit, milk tofu, coffee Lunch: Mongolian special stew, rice (or bread), fruits, drinks Dinner: Roast whole lamb, roast beef bone marrow, fruits, various drinks Stay: Tents Day 4 Hunshandak Sands-Darhan Riding : 30KM around 5 hours Morning and breakfast, Hunshandake Sandy Land is one of the top ten desert sandy land in China, and it is also one of the few semi-desertified grasslands in the world. It is accompanied by wild animals that shuttle around, and occasionally sand springs and ponds in the desert are dotted among the rare plants and medicinal materials. The local sheep are famous for eating herbs and drinking sand springs, and are delicious. Locals say that sheep eat cistanche and cynomorium, both of which are good ingredients for health preservation. Breakfast: Mongolian pot tea, milk peel, Mongolian fruit, coffee Lunch: Mongolian special stew, rice (or bread), side dishes, fruits, drinks Dinner: Grassland Hot Pot, fruits, various alcoholic beverages Stay: Tents Day 5 Dalinur Lake-- Farewell in the afternoon Riding : 20KM around 3 hours On the last day of the itinerary, Plateau lake-Dali Nuoer Lake, Chinese translated as "the lake like the sea", the locals call it "the North Sea". The perimeter of the lake is more than a hundred kilometers, and it is in the shape of a seahorse. The grass around the lake rises slowly, with hundreds of miles of them connecting sky.... The produces here are rich, and the lake is rich in fish and crucian carp. The regional ecosystem is diverse and it is the largest migration channel for migratory birds in northern China. The lake is full of volcanic rocks and weathered basalt or granite. Every exposed rock surface tells the traces of the wind and the legends left by history. Arrived at the end of this activity at noon. After lunch, private transfer to Xilinhot Airport (before 18:00) or any place in Xilinhot City, Farewell and return Breakfast: Milk tea, eggs, bread, coffee Lunch: hand-made meat, cold dishes, fruits, drinks About flight Arrival : Gathering place will be Inner Mongolia 内蒙古, Chifeng All day arrival Chifeng City Book a hotel in Chifeng City by yourself. The next morning, we will pick you up to the ranch and start the activity Departure : After 5 days travers, the private car will take the participants to Xilinhot Airport (before 18:00) or any place in Xilinhot City in Day 5. 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 equipments for camping we will provide. If you want to stay all the way single tent or single room, please inform us earlier, and there will be 600 RMB / 4 nights extra charge for single supplement 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 Only 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 fleese, quick dry inner layers, down jacket depend on season - Mountain sunglasses, Lip balm, and sun protection - Backpack 50-60L for luggage (or 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 Activity statement Each participant undersigned, voluntarily participating in the activity organized by YEJO Circle with knowledge of the systematic risk involved. Acknowledge that your participation to any activities organized by YEJO Circle includes physical risk and the possibility of personal and third party property loss or damage. Each participant shall be responsible for personal property during the activity and also being responsible for other entity loss or damage of property due to his/her action. Booking Procedures: Click here to book Activity Confirmation: No minimum, once there is seat left, you can book and join, once you booked, you'll receive an email with the last details about the trip. 2021 Dates Available: May 22-27, May 29-June 3 June 5-10 / June 12-17 (festival) / June 19-24 / June 26-July 1 July 3-8 / July 10-15 / July 17-22 / July 25-30 July 31-Aug 5 / Aug 7-12 / Aug 14-19 / Aug 21-26 / Aug 28-Sep 2 Sep 4-9 / Sep 11-16 / Sep 18-23 (festival) / Sep 25-30 Oct 1-6 (National Holiday) Price: 9800 RMB / rider 6800 RMB / no-rider (take the car) Non-rider kids age under 10 FREE This activity requires a full pre-payment. Payment options are: - Cash payment in Shanghai office - Bank Transfer - Wechat or alipay Kid above 10 years old has riding experience could join. Or kid without riding experience above 10 years old and taller than 150cm could join. Private Groups & Team Outings: For a private group, contact us and we will arrange this trip for you. (Price is depend on group size). Included - Land transportation once in Chifeng city (from Chifeng & back to Xilinhot) - Insurance - All Meals as per itinerary from Day 1 lunch till Day 5 lunch - Coaching and horses, one person one horse, protection sets - Accommodation with 1 night local hotel, rest of the nights will be camping, all camping equipments - Follow up the whole activity and give the shooting memories Not Included - Transportation from your place to Chifeng and return from Xilinhot - First night hotel and meals in Day 0 (day 0 is a suggested arrangement, not as an official schedule for horseback activity) - Alcoholic Drinks if it's too much - Activities and expenses, not mentioned in the itinerary - Personal equipment - Visa for entry of China and international insurance About Payment: - Bank Transfer, please contact us for details upon booking - PayPal - Mobile: Alipay & Wechat Pay NB: All Payment please indicate clearly in notes: - Sender - Activity Name - Activity Date Enjoy your vitality and time of nature and serenity……. 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