Lindu · The Far North and Its Grasslands — 8 Days (II)
Lindu

The Far North and Its Grasslands — 8 Days (II)

Northeast China · 8 days and 7 nights

Original Chinese name

极北秘境与草原史诗奢华巡礼8日(II)

Journey overview

Reference fare
USD 4,467 and up
Duration
8 days and 7 nights
Departure location
Hailar

Departure dates

2027

Cabins

  • Gold Diamond Deluxe Standard Room
  • Gold Diamond Deluxe King Room
  • Supreme Deluxe Suite

Fares and availability vary by departure and cabin. Please confirm both when booking.

USD estimates use the 2026-11-13 exchange rate. Confirm the final amount and payment currency when booking.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Departure place - Hailar

  • MealWelcome Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hailar

Welcome to the "Pearl of the Grassland" - Hailar! After being picked up by a private car, check into the hotel and rest. Today's [Welcome Dinner] is a carefully planned special train trailer. Travelers at the same table can drink wine and taste delicious food together.

Day 2

Hailar-Grassland Camp

  • Mealshotel breakfast; hand-grilled meat; roasted whole lamb
  • Accommodation: Heishantou Town

Go on an appointment with the meandering grassland, [Off-road vehicle crosses the Morgele River] (no less than 120 minutes of play). This river originates from the western foot of the Daxingan Mountains, with a total length of 319 kilometers. The river course is famous for its "thousands of turns". Its winding shape is like a blue ribbon accidentally left behind by a fairy, dancing in the endless meadow with the poetic meaning of nine twists and turns.

Special reminder: If due to weather or government policy changes, we will adjust the off-road vehicle crossing to a bus to enter the Morgele River Scenic Area for sightseeing.

Arrive at [Yeshe Wooden House Grassland Camp] (Wooden House 360° panoramic view) to check in. After check-in, take a brief lunch break in the room to avoid being exposed to the sun on the grassland. Then participate in the [Prairie Camp Customized Activities] (the play time can be freely controlled).

[Activity Reference]: ① Rush to the pasture to experience the original ecology of the grassland mini-games; ② The grassland cute pet paradise; ③ The grassland limited-canopy afternoon tea; ④ The grassland nature echo concert hall; ⑤ The grassland horseback riding in-depth ride to watch the grassland sunset; ⑥ The grassland ecological bonfire activity.

Day 3

Grassland Camp-Manzhouli

  • Mealshotel breakfast; Mongolian specialties; grassland hot pot
  • Accommodation: Manzhouli

After breakfast, drive through the legendary right bank of Ergun to explore the epic line (vehicle view) in northern China.

Go to [186 Ribbon River Scenic Area - 186 Grassland Scenic Area Grass Skiing] (VIP access), chase the wind into the wild, ride the wind, feel the heartbeat of the wilderness, step on the grass and chase the wind, a unique experience that blends the vastness of the grassland with the thrill of gliding. Swooping down from the green grass slope, the wind carries the fragrance of grass past your ears, and you can see the green fields and natural scenery as far as the eye can see. It is beginner-friendly and suitable for all ages. It is a must-experience project to unlock the free play of the grassland.

[Prairie Live Equestrian Performance] (play time no less than 60 minutes), this is not a choreographed performance, but a charge that is ready to go. When the heavy historical trumpet sounded, three hundred Mongolian horses swept through the grass waves like a torrent of bursting embankments, and the muffled thunder of the horse's hooves directly hit the chest of every viewer.

Staying at [Matryoshka Castle Theme Hotel] is not only a fantasy fairy tale dream, but also an aristocratic holiday hidden in the heart of prosperity, enjoying tranquility and luxury.

Day 4

Manzhouli-Hailar-[Lindu Express]-Mohe

  • Mealshotel breakfast; Russian and Western food; train dinner
  • Accommodation: Lindu Express

Arrive in Manzhouli, known as the Pearl of Northern Xinjiang and one of the top ten charming cities in China.

Next to the national gate of Manchuria, the "Window to East Asia", the [Northern Xinjiang Pearl Sightseeing Tower] is like a "steel giant" piercing the sky with a height of 208 meters. It is the "Eye of Northern Xinjiang" that sees everything. Enjoy authentic Russian-style Western food in the 208-meter-high 360° rotating western restaurant, overlooking the whole of Manzhouli.

[Afternoon] Take the Lindu Express tourist train to [Mohe].

Day 5

Mohe-Arctic Village

  • Mealstrain breakfast; deer and fish feast; outdoor BBQ
  • Accommodation: Arctic Village

[Morning] Check in to [Arctic Village Scenic Area], which is the border between China and Russia. We went to [Arctic Sandbank] to start our journey to find the north. This scenic spot is located in the "North of North", and the 138th boundary monument is in the scenic area.

Take the [Heilongjiang Boundary River Cruise], the boat sails on the Chinese side of the main channel, and jump into the "cockscomb tip" based on your mobile phone's positioning to check in at the Arctic of the motherland.

Visit the [Shenzhou Arctic Monument], which is as famous as the ends of the world, the appearance of [The First Outpost in Northern Xinjiang], and go to [China's Northernmost Home] to feel the unique enthusiasm of Sister Cuilan. Write a few postcards at the [Northern Post Office], filled with words of blessing, and put the postmark of the Northernmost postmark on the card to send greetings from the northernmost part of the motherland to your family and friends far away.

[Afternoon] [Forest Picking] The details of the fruits that can be picked according to the maturity of the fruits by month are as follows:

6 First picking season in early summer: Available for picking: forest strawberries, mountain cherries, and lantern fruits

7 Mid-summer harvest season: can pick: cantaloupe, girl fruit, early-ripening raspberry, first-ripe red crab apple

8 Yuexing'an special berry peak season: available for picking: blue indigo fruits, large red fruits, mid-late-ripening raspberries, and mature red crabapples

9 The end of the golden autumn picking season: available for picking: late-ripening raspberries, late-stage mushroom fruits, fully-ripe red fruits, fully-ripe red crabapples, and mature mountain cucumbers (until the end of the month 9)

Follow the Oroqen intangible cultural heritage inheritors to experience [Intangible Cultural Heritage Handmade - Birch Bark Painting]. Oroqen people live in the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains. The content is mainly based on natural flowers, trees, animal images, and labor tools. It touches the scene and evokes emotions. Everything in the production is in accordance with nature, making you look more primitive and precious.

[Evening] [Forest Sleep Healing Experience] (18:00-20:00), independent and quiet wooden house, sonic relaxation and healing, soothing physical fatigue caused by being outdoors all day long, and dispelling travel fatigue.

The following items are optional:

20:00-23:00 [Woodhouse Bar·Polar Blueberry Fruit Wine Appreciation Party] A glass of blueberry fruit wine + a casual small fruit plate, only available for the evening appreciation party. Taste blueberry fruit wine, Russian honey fruit wine, and dry red wine.

20:00-22:00 [Light-pollution-free snowfield starry sky observation, aurora watching] Open platform for stargazing; free sharing of mobile phone starry sky shooting skills; key aurora watching period in summer.

Note:The aurora high incidence window is extended from 22:00-03:00, and the wait can be extended voluntarily. We will synchronize the aurora geomagnetic forecast in real time. Aurora is a natural celestial phenomenon and is affected by clouds, geomagnetic index and moonlight, so it cannot be guaranteed to be observed.

Day 6

Arctic Village-Mohe-[Lindu Express]-Harbin

  • Mealshotel breakfast; train lunch; train dinner
  • Accommodation: Lindu Express

The early morning sunlight is slanting through the window lattice, and the air is filled with a faint scent of wood and the crispness of dew. Open the window, take a deep breath, and your lungs will be filled with negative oxygen ions. This is the unique "forest breathing" at 53 degrees north latitude.

Walk in the primeval forest [ATV all-terrain vehicle primeval jungle crossing]. In the coolness of the northern summer, the mountain wind is whistling by, giving you an adrenaline rush and enjoying the endless fun of off-road driving (this activity requires a driver's license. If you don't have a driver's license and want to experience it, you can let a professional instructor or a certified companion drive)

Deep in the Daxinganling Mountains, [Elven Reindeer in the Forest] is accompanied by the Oroqen people. The reindeer here are very docile and you can get up close and personal with them.

Take the Lindu Express tourist train to [Harbin] in the afternoon.

Day 7

Harbin

  • Mealstrain breakfast; Longjiang cuisine; intangible cultural heritage cuisine
  • Accommodation: Harbin

[Morning] In the [Manchurian Tiger Forest Park] (the tour is no less than 1 hour), take a thrilling car, have "close" contact with the Manchurian tiger, and see the majestic appearance of the "big pet" in the Northeast.

Visit [Russian Style Town]. There are dozens of Russian-style country villas and houses preserved in the town. The ticket for this town is very special. It is a souvenir passport. You can take it to get stamped in each cabin. Many huts here have different themes, and visitors can leave messages in each hut.

① "Welcome Dance": In a small town full of Russian style, a Russian welcome song is performed for distinguished guests to welcome the arrival of distinguished guests.

②Visit a Russian house: learn about the furniture and layout of the house as Russians explain it.

③Visit the Chocolate Falls: with the rich smell of chocolate, you can taste authentic Russian handmade chocolate for free.

④Watch Russian performances: magic, singing and dancing, etc., sing and dance happily with Russian beauties, and play games.

⑤Interaction with popular NPC actors.

Visit the Harbin Dream Ice and Snow Museum, a 23,800-square-metre indoor ice and snow park. It stays below freezing year-round regardless of the weather, so you can experience ice and snow even in midsummer.

[Afternoon] Go to the century-old pedestrian street [Central Street] (tour for no less than 1 hour). Central Street is home to many European-style buildings in various styles such as Renaissance and Baroque. You can freely move around here to enjoy the Russian-style street.

Harbin’s new internet celebrity check-in spot [Xiao Ke Courtyard] attracts a large number of tourists every day. Here you can not only feel the strong historical atmosphere, but also experience the beauty of the blend of modernity and classics.

gives away the ice show - "Meet Harbin" (viewing time 45 minutes)

Special reminder: The ice show performance time is July–August. The specific date is subject to the scenic spot. If the gift item is canceled, there will be no refund!

Day 8

Return

  • MealHotel breakfast
  • Accommodation: Arrange independently

Arrange one-on-one drop-off service based on return flight drop-off.

What the fare covers

Included

Accommodation

2 nights on the Lindu Express train + 5 nights at a tourist destination hotel.

Hailar reference hotel: Airui Cultural Hotel, Baifuyue Hotel, Jiashihao Hotel or similar level

Reference Hotel in Manzhouli: Tower A of Matryoshka Theme Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel or similar level

Heishantou Reference Hotel: Wild luxury wooden house in Tianbian grassland, five-star yurt in transnational wetland or similar,

Reference hotels in Arctic Village: Songjian Yueju Wild Luxury Hotel, Mokou Old Street Hotel, Wings Hotel, Suojin Hotel or similar level

Harbin reference hotel: Wanda Vista Hotel, Harbin Aoluguya Hotel, JW Marriott Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel or similar

Meals

Includes 7 breakfasts and 13 meals (breakfast is hotel breakfast and train breakfast; dinner uses Northeastern specialty cuisine, lunch is ≈ USD 14.89/person, dinner is ≈ USD 22.34/person, and special dinner is ≈ USD 29.78/person).

Car

Fully air-conditioned tour bus (1+1 or 2+2 model, the pick-up and drop-off airport/station will match the model according to the number of guests).

Tickets

Large ticket + entertainment ticket listed in the itinerary.

Tour guides and service personnel

Tour guides, train stewards, and train team doctors holding national tour guide certificates.

Children under 12 years old

includes meals, hotel breakfast, local parking spaces, guides, entertainment tickets listed in the itinerary + large tickets.

Excluded

1. The quotation is based on two people per standard room, and the team does not provide room sharing arrangements. If you need an exclusive room for one person, you need to pay the full room fee.

2. Transportation expenses, meals, and other personal expenses during free activities.

3. Hotel non-free dining expenses, laundry, haircut, telephone, drinks, tobacco and alcohol, pay TV, luggage handling and other expenses.

4. Additional expenses caused by unexpected events such as traffic delays, cancellations, or force majeure such as war, strikes, natural disasters, etc.

5. Additional expenses paid for personal and property losses caused by tourists’ breach of contract, their own fault, or their own illness.

6. Aviation insurance and travel accident insurance are not included (tourists are recommended to purchase them).

Fees include

All expenses other than the content.

Travel notes

Changes and cancellations

Travellers acknowledge that railway transportation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Railway transportation organizations follow the principle of unified dispatching and command. If the tourist train is advanced or postponed due to emergencies or irresistible reasons such as changes to the railway timetable by relevant departments, construction, line accidents, vehicle failures, line rerouting, etc., the travel agency shall notify us 7 days in advance. If the tourist train is unable to operate, the travel agency shall notify the travel agency 5 days in advance. The travel agency shall not bear any liability for breach of contract. If the above situation occurs and the tourist agrees to reschedule after consultation, the travel agency will reimburse the relevant and reasonable rebooking fees for the tourists who have already traveled. The specific departure time and stopping points of the special train are subject to the orders of the relevant departments! If the tourist train is delayed or the tourist itinerary is affected due to railway system changes to the railway timetable, construction, line accidents, vehicle breakdowns, changes in travel plans, etc., these are force majeure factors, and the travel agency does not bear any liability for breach of contract!

Since the special train is chartered, the travel agency needs to pay the railway department performance deposit, hotel deposit and other fees in advance. Therefore, the cancellation rules for tourists after registering for this special train are as follows:

(1) at least 30 days before the departure date, if the trip is canceled due to any personal reasons of the tourist, ≈ USD 2,233.74/person will be charged.

(2) 15-29 days (inclusive) before the departure date, if the trip is canceled due to any personal reasons of the tourist, 60% of the contract amount will be charged.

(3) 1-14 days (inclusive) before the tour date, if the travel is canceled due to any personal reasons of the tourist, 85% of the contract amount will be charged.

(4) If the trip is canceled due to any personal reasons of the traveler on the day of departure, 100% of the contract amount will be charged.

Tourists can change the travel party 3 days before departure without bearing any losses (except for booking air tickets, etc.).

Questions

How much is The Far North and Its Grasslands — 8 Days (II)?

From USD 4,467 (Lindu, 8 days and 7 nights). Fares vary by departure, cabin and party size; confirm the quote when booking.

When does The Far North and Its Grasslands — 8 Days (II) depart?

Departures: Jun 11, Jul 9, Jul 30, Aug 20 2027. Availability is confirmed when booking.

Where does the journey start?

The journey starts in Hailar. Travel to and from Hailar is arranged separately; an adviser can help.

What does the fare include?

The fare covers Accommodation, Meals, Car, Tickets, Tour guides and service personnel, Children under 12 years old; it excludes Fees include. See “What the fare covers” on this page.

How do I book?

Select “View dates and book” to choose your date, cabin and party size, or call +86-23-88721881 and an adviser will book for you. Payment by PayPal, SWIFT bank transfer, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay.