Dance with Santa's Reindeers
Yearning for the ultimate ice and snow experience, but resent the China crowds? Why not cross the vast ice fields and retreat to the forests with China's reclusive reindeers?
Let's journey into the forests of the Greater Khingan Mountains, hug the reindeers, have fun with snow to your heart's content, stay with the families of the coldest village in China, and feel their enthusiasm for a simple but harsh life.
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Our China Highlights Beijing experience exceeded our expectations
What an amazing experience. Jiang our guide blew us away with his passion for and knowledge of his country. He made our Beijing visit a memorable experience. He ensured that our daily activities were personalised and seamless. He was very pro-active and flexible, and applied a personal touch, often sharing personal stories and finer details. more
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Eye opening and amazing China
In Beijing for 3 days. Laura is our private tour guide. She is amazing and very detailed oriented. She is also knowledgeable and always able to answers all our questions. Everything is taken care of by her from the moment we step into Beijing. Totally worry free. This is a amazing trip . She had also arranged a surprise for us once we know we came to China for our honeymoon, she arranged my wife to have traditional costume fitted so that we can have a memorable time at summer palace and greatwall. The pictures turned out amazing, and she helped us take so many great shots. At the end of the trip, she even surprised us with a small token gift, which was unexpected and very touching and sweet. Thank you for your warmth and sincerity, it's clear that she loves her job. Highly recommended to book with China Highlights. The entire process was great, and the staff is very responsive, very warm, very kind and helpful. more
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special time in Beijing
great time in Beijing ! Our guide Ethan was amazing . Our flight arrived late at night and as soon as we got our bags we saw his smiling face . He always had great ideas of places to go and extra things to do at night. He even organized a celibration for our wedding aniversary on the great wall of China, imagine coming to the top of the wall and finding flowers,wine & and a banner saying ``Happy Aniversary`` truely a once in a lifetime event . thank you Ethan & China highlights more
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Tour 'Wow' Points
Get Close to Reindeers Like Santa's
Walk with the reindeers in the deep forest of the Greater Khingan Mountains and feed them with fresh moss. Listen to the stories of the last reindeer herders' tribe in China.
Have Winter Fun on the Grasslands
Experience horse riding, snowmobile riding,snow sliding in a dinghy,and enjoy the tranquility of vast ice fields and snowscapes.
Make Fresh Wilderness Tracks and Have a BBQ in the Snowy Forest
Walk into the fairytale world of the Greater Khingan Mountains, and capture the stunning primitive forest views of trees laden with rime. With the help of your guide, collect the firewood, and build a fire with your own hands that will light in the coldest of conditions.
Step into the Real Lives of Local People in China's Coldest Village
Eat the locals' homemade food, try an outdoor hotpot on an ice table, sleep on a traditionally heated brick bed. Appreciate the wisdom and spirit of Lengji Village's remaining six families in their daily fight against the extreme cold, which has reached -58°C (-72°F).
Have fun with ice and snow to your heart's content
Go skiing and play activities the traditional way as local people do in Lengji Village .
Feel the International Charm of Northeast China
Visit a local Russian family, dress up in their clothes, learn about their life and customs, taste Russian snacks, and listen to traditional Russian musical instrument being played live.
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Flights from Beijing or Shanghai to Hailar are available. After our airport pickup, the rest of the day is your own to explore.
Take part in fun snow activities on the grasslands, including snowmobile riding, a snow slide, and snow sliding in a dinghy.
Enjoy beautiful snowscapes at E'erguna Wetland, visit the Wetland Museum, and taste Tieshan ice cream.
Stay overnight in E'erguna City.
Experience horse riding on a vast grassland. Walk into E'erguna's primitive birch forest to immerse yourself in its scenic winter wonderland.
Visit a local Russian family, learn about their life and customs, taste Russian snacks, and listen to them lay their traditional musical instruments.
Stay overnight in Genhe City.
You will have a chance to meet China's reindeer and walk with them in the deep forest of the Greater Khingan Mountains.
Then, listen to the stories of the Ewenki — China's last reindeer tribe. Apart from being Santa's helpers, in Mongolian folklore, reindeers are mystical creatures believed to carry the spirit of past loved ones. With a basket of fresh moss, you can get up close to the gentle reindeers to pet and feed them.
After the reindeer experience, you will head to the coldest village in China. Take the challenge of eating a hotpot outdoors on an ice table. Bake sweet potatoes and make dumplings on a traditional heated brick bed. Enjoy local ice and snow activities.
Stay overnight in a local villagers' house in Lengji Village.
Lead by a local and your English-speaking guide, make fresh tracks into the forested hinterland of the Greater Khingan Mountains to appreciate the scenery of primitive trees hung with rime. Then, have a unique BBQ in the snowy forest.
Stay overnight in Genhe City again.
After breakfast, your guide and driver will accompany you to Hailar Airport for your departure. We suggest you book an afternoon or evening flight. If there is only a morning flight available, we suggest you stay the previous night in Hailar.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Price Includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: nm-5