Timeless Infinite
- Inner Mongolia Riverside Horseback Traverse
We are the unborn,
the undying, the timeless.
What is born is the form, the name,
that came into being.
And this coming into being,
appears in our own timeless, infinite ... self
We are pure awareness,
beyond names and forms.
beyond what comes and goes.
all these appearances comes into being.
they are watched effortlessly in our self.
If we remain without identifying what appears,
then our own timelessness will become self evident for us.
we are the witness of all appearance and all phenomenon.
we are the eyes that sees it all,
while this all seeing eyes cannot be seen,
as it is itself,
formless...
Timeless presence will reveal itself to us,
we are the light of consciousness itself,
the light of awareness.
And we are also beyond all these,
as the witness of all,
as the appearance of the light.
all arises in the undefinable, self fulfilling infinite...
- Inner Mongolia Riverside Horseback Traverse
We are the unborn,
the undying, the timeless.
What is born is the form, the name,
that came into being.
And this coming into being,
appears in our own timeless, infinite ... self
We are pure awareness,
beyond names and forms.
beyond what comes and goes.
all these appearances comes into being.
they are watched effortlessly in our self.
If we remain without identifying what appears,
then our own timelessness will become self evident for us.
we are the witness of all appearance and all phenomenon.
we are the eyes that sees it all,
while this all seeing eyes cannot be seen,
as it is itself,
formless...
Timeless presence will reveal itself to us,
we are the light of consciousness itself,
the light of awareness.
And we are also beyond all these,
as the witness of all,
as the appearance of the light.
all arises in the undefinable, self fulfilling infinite...
Length : 6 days, 5 nights
Location: Inner Mongolia Hailaer
Timing: Each year from beginning of June till End of September
Location: Inner Mongolia Hailaer
Timing: Each year from beginning of June till End of September
About the Retreat
The amazing season , makes the forest covered with various colour. Every day, we will ride horse to cross the grassland, the mountain, the forest. It's an unique intimacy between you and your horse. Along the trek, we will meet different families of different herders and the magnificent scenery along the way.
The hulunbeier inner land has century's nomadic traditions, it is the Mongolian people's life essence, they change the place following the seasons, take all the belongings with them, usually we called "transitions".
During our daily ride, feel about the tread, the colorful flowers blooming on the prairie, in-depth hinterland, feeling the wonderful magic of nature!
In the evening, the tent of night, under the stars, we will set up picnic and bonfire. The most magic moments starts...
The amazing season , makes the forest covered with various colour. Every day, we will ride horse to cross the grassland, the mountain, the forest. It's an unique intimacy between you and your horse. Along the trek, we will meet different families of different herders and the magnificent scenery along the way.
The hulunbeier inner land has century's nomadic traditions, it is the Mongolian people's life essence, they change the place following the seasons, take all the belongings with them, usually we called "transitions".
During our daily ride, feel about the tread, the colorful flowers blooming on the prairie, in-depth hinterland, feeling the wonderful magic of nature!
In the evening, the tent of night, under the stars, we will set up picnic and bonfire. The most magic moments starts...
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Tips before booking to help you make decision
Itinerary Day 1 Enter Hulunbeier (Day 1 itinerary is just reminding for arrival, no riding) 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 Hulunbeier Hailar airport (HLD) (flight number not clear yet) Arrive Hailar, bus pick from airport to city center Check in Hotel and we will organize everyone to visit Hailar city, local market 18:00 Dinner together 22:00 Good sleep (Optional to add one visit day in Hailar city after Day 1) Day 2 Start Nomadic Life, Horseback 10 km 09:00 Finish breakfast in hotel 11:30 Driving 180 KM to a small town, around 2.5 hours. Check in 12:00 Local lunch After lunch, coaches will choose proper horses for everyone depends on your height, weight, age and riding experience. Briefing for riding skills, safety and lifestyle in the inner Mongolia Riding & adjustment riding for 2-3 hours, get familiar with your horse. Wild riding safety teaching content:
Day 3 Genhe Wetland——20KM Today's highlight-"Asia's No.1 Wetland", the Erguna Wetland is the most intact and largest wetland in China, and is known as the "Asia's No.1 wetland. We rode across the mountains, and the magnificent wetland scenery was displayed before us. If the river current is small and gentle, we can ride across the river on horseback and step into the poetry... Day 4, the Erguna River-25KM After breakfast, the car will take everyone to the Erguna River side, 50 kilometers away. On this inaccessible grassland, herders with cattle, sheep and horses have lived for generations. For decades, the ancestors lives the nomad life here. Together with the unique nature, melts into the timeless. What has never changed is the mountains and rivers, the Ergun River dyed red by the setting sun, and the silent night sky shining with stars. Day 5 Private Ranch——25KM Early in the morning, the patrol boat on the Ergun River passed by, and the sound of the boat came to ears. The morning foggy moisture on the river finally dissipated, and the cattle and sheep on the island in the center of the river is clearly visible. We will ride to the high hills, and from the top of the mountain, we overlook the vast and boundless wilderness. There are very few families living in the deep mountains. The sheep pens are empty, and the flocks are scattered on the slopes to graze... Day 6 horseback trip-20 kilometers, return in the afternoon Wake up by the cattle, sheep and horses eating grass next to the tent in the morning. On the last day of riding, our riding speed will be significantly faster than the previous few days. At around noon, we finish horse riding and have dinner before transfer to Hailaer. Arrive in Hailar at 3 pm, farewell... SOME NOTES : About meals The meals will be cooked in the traditional way. Should you have especial requirements, please let us know beforehand. Every day during the riding, lunch will be simple picnic or fast cooked food. Dinner will cooked by out chef. The menu each day in itinerary maybe will adjust depends on season. Food mainly will be lam, sausage, lam hotpot, milk product and vegetables. We also provide some beer, some soft drinks, local wine, coffee and local tea. Drinking water is provide. About Accommodation
- Day 1 : in hailar city hotel - Day 2 : stay in local Yurt hotel or Standard room depends on availability - Rest of the night we do camping, 2 people share 1 tent Double occupancy for all types of accommodation. hotel with separate bathroom, 24 hours hot water, air conditioning. During camping in the wild, there is no bathroom. we will stay in tents (two people share a tent), all equipments for camping we will provide (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, etc. The sleeping bag is washed for each guest to ensure hygiene). There is also chance you could take shower in wild in a "bath tent", we will provide some hot water for shower but as water there is quite limited,it will not be like in the city. And shower in wild lake area is forbidden. About video & photos
We have coaches take video and photos for us About entertainment
You can have the chance to try inner mongolian dressings for photos, archery, and ukulele during free time. And there will be a projection for review our riding videos, and sometime to enjoy a movie. About Support
All riding equipment is provide (Western style saddle with a soft cushion, helmet, gilet, chaps and offering a new scarf) All the way supporting 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 You can bring a suitcase, no size limit Mobile phone signal Most of the area has signals, only a small area during a horseback ride no signal. Everyday there will be 1 hour you can charge your phone from our power supply. About force majeure Horseback 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) - Passport or Chinese ID - Green Code - Mask - Horse riding / Hiking pants for outdoor, suggest tight ones - Riding boots (or sports shoes, no hiking boots please due to its deep grips), 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 or bring suitcase - Horse Riding Gloves - Head lamp - 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 - Power bank (if needed) Included - All transportation from school pick up and return - Insurance - All Meals as per itinerary - Accommodation as per itinerary (with day 1 and day 2 local hotel, and camping, all camping equipment) - Coaching and horses, one person one horse - All support services Not Included - Activities and expenses, not mentioned in the itinerary - Personal equipment 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. Star Observation Workshop There will be nights during the camping and we will have a star observation workshop, to recognize the stars, feel the magic of the universe and be the universe mystic power. 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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