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6 Days - 5 Nights | from US$280 per day, per person

Danshig Naadam Festival of Mongolia tour

2023-12-07
Hui Doloon Hudag, Karakorum, Mongolia
2 ~ 8 people

Danshig Naadam stands as Mongolia's grandest religious and cultural festival, symbolizing the profound influence of Buddhism on the nation's people and heritage. Beyond the array of Buddhist rituals, attendees can immerse themselves in spirited competitions and thought-provoking spiritual debates among monks. The festival also features cultural activities such as the Three Games of Men—archery, wrestling, and horse races—alongside captivating Tsam masked dance ceremonies.

Tsam dancing, a nuanced and intricate ritual, demands considerable study and training from the performing monks. Visitors often find themselves captivated by the harmonious blend of music, dance, and the elaborate Tsam masks worn by the performers.

After 70 years of communist rule that suppressed the religious freedom of the Mongols, the revival of Danshig Naadam serves as a guardian against the erosion of Mongolia's invaluable cultural heritage, ensuring its preservation for future generations. We extend a warm invitation for you to join in this celebration, uniting with Mongolians, foreign guests, and friends to share the richness of this cultural extravaganza. 

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Trip plan

Welcome to Mongolia and start your journey in its capital, Ulaanbaatar. Upon arriving at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Then, we start the city tour, visit the Gandan Monastery & the 26m gilded Buddha statue and take part in the morning chants. Then visit the National Museum of Mongolia and admire the priceless artifacts such as traditional costume displays of all Mongolian ethnic groups. Walk the Central Square. At 2:00pm have welcome lunch. Afterwards, visit the newly built Genghis Khan Museum and transfer back to the hotel.

***Accommodation: *Best Western Premier Hotel (square view deluxe room) Meals: L

Meet your guide and driver in the morning for a drive to Hui Doloon Hudag, the site of the Danshig Naadam. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the opening ceremony, thrilling horse racing, intense wrestling matches featuring competitors from Mongolia, Buriat Republic, and Inner Mongolia, captivating Tsam dance performances, and a fashion show showcasing traditional clothing

Explore the exhibitions featuring historical photos of 'Huree Tsam & Maidar,' handmade crafts, and other displays. Witness the skillful archery competition and a captivating horse show. Following a lunch break, embark on a journey to our next destination, Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongolian Empire. Check into the ger camp, enjoy a leisurely evening, and conclude the day with a delightful dinner and overnight stay

This morning, visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery and take part in the morning chants, and the Open Air relic gallery of the 13th century shrine of the Khaans. Transfer to a nomadic family and enjoy a cooking class and see their lifestyle: dairy making, sheep herding, horse training, Airag making (seasonal) and so on. In the early evening take some walking to the Turtle Stone memorials and the Phallic stone. Return to the lodge, have dinner and rest.

***Accommodation: *Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar in the morning, upon arrival have lunch at a restaurant and visit the Bogd Khan’s Palace Museum. At 6pm, see a Mongolian folklore concert by the magical Tumen Ekh ensemble followed by farewell dinner.

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Hotel (square view deluxe room) Meals: B, L,D

Upon the conclusion of our remarkable journey in Mongolia, we will arrange a smooth and comfortable transfer from Ulaanbaatar to Chinggis International Airport for your flight back home. As you bid farewell to this country, we hope your time in Mongolia has been truly unforgettable. Safe travels, and until we meet again!

Meals: B

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Suite 19, level 1. New Dream 24/5. Khan-Uul district, Ulaanbaatar 17041, MONGOLIA

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