Badain Jaran Exped

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£2,300

We are are truly excited to bring to you a one of a kind exclusive, the Badain Jaran Exped. Not only is this exped to one of the most remote landscapes in the world. But you will inevitably be traveling by the mark one camel in a totally unconventional fashion.

Spend an awe inspiring 5 days in the Badain Jaran Desert hiking and camel riding through the dune ridges. Move from oasis to oasis and furthermore climb some of the highest and snow covered dunes in the world.

Most of all, with constant 360 degrees of breathtaking views, you can be rest assured this experience will stay with you.

Fit for anyone with an adventurous spirit, the expedition can be as hard or as easy as you want to make it. Simply jump on a camel and let them take you!!

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Style Type
- China
- Desert
- Expedition
- Trekking
Discovery
Level Moderate
3/8
Group Size Medium Group
2-12

All about the Badain Jaran Exped.

We’re truly excited to bring to you a one of a kind exclusive, the Badain Jaran Exped. Not only is this exped to one of the most remote landscapes in the world. But you will inevitably be traveling by the mark one camel in a totally unconventional fashion.

Most of all, with constant 360 degrees of breathtaking views, you can be rest assured this experience will stay with you.

Fit for anyone with an adventurous spirit, the expedition can be as hard or as easy as you want to make it. Simply jump on a camel and let them take you!!

“Badain Jaran desert is probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. With dunes like mountain ranges and over 150 lakes, this place should be listed in the top 3 of natural wonders of the world.” (Frederik Halewyck, hiking guide, world traveler and assistant for lonely planet Gobi Desert exploration 2010.)

Travel Advice Summary

China travel advice
by GOV.UK on 16/08/2024 at 3:17 pm
Updated information on Visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Camel rental, group medical kit, accommodation, safety gear, map, English speaking guides and transfer to airport.

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Travel insurance
Other accommodation outside the package
Food and beverages outside the package
Alcohol and snacks / drinks outside of meal times
Personal expenses
Emergency money – we recommend $200

Day 1 Trip Preperation
You will take a 9:10 am flight from Beijing to Jinchang and arrive in Jinchang at 11:25 am. From Jinchang airport, a private bus brings us to a restaurant at the border of the Badain Jaran desert. After a late lunch, we will have a stroll through the village. We will warm up again with a good local dinner, enjoy the last shower of the coming days and charge every battery we have.
Day 2 Hassemong's place
The 4×4’s pick us up and our expedition begins. First part of the trip will be by 4×4 until we reach the high dunes. Once we reach the mega dunes, we leave the 4×4’s and hike towards our first destination, the cameleer Hassemong’s house! The hike will take us about 3 hours and the jeeps will bring our luggage.
We have dinner and stay overnight with our hospitable friends. Their house is simple but has everything we need. There are 2 rooms, 2 stoves and 7 beds with warm camel fur blankets.
Day 3 Lake Nuretu
Winters are cold in Badain Jaran desert, so our caravan will start moving when the sun is giving enough warmth.
Good news is that we don’t have to wake up too early. Once the sun has risen high enough, our caravan starts a 15km journey to Lake Nuretu, the most beautiful lake in the Badain Jaran desert. The lake is surrounded by date trees and grass. Next to the lake, a few small houses are setup to receive visitors. After dinner, we can go to hike around and watch an amazing star filled sky.
Day 4 Badain Jaran desert temple
After a brunch, we saddle the camels again and head on a 15km hike for Badain Jaran desert temple.
This Buddhist Temple was built in 1868 on the lake shore behind a huge dune. Due to its location, it was spared from destruction during the wars. Legend has it that there is a well close to the temple where water starts pouring out when the monks chant around it.
Day 5 Dune Climb
It will be a 10-km hike and camel ride from Badain Jaran desert temple to Indertu. The distance is shorter on this day because we climb the worlds highest dune!
The dune towers are 500 meters above its surroundings, so the views are almost unearthly. Hiking/jumping/sliding your way down from this mountain of sand is fun … and before you realize it, you’ll be sitting at the shores of Xiao Haize and sipping tea again.
Day 6 Travel to Beijing
Today we kiss our lovely desert companions’ good bye and switch back to the 4 wheels. We will experience a 3-hour thrilling jeep ride over the dunes and out of the desert. At 15:40, we will board the plane in Jinchang and we will arrive back in Beijing after 2 hours.

Tackling the frozen dunes

Homestay!!!

A camel admiring the view

The views from some of the highest dunes in the world

Photo opportunity! Camels taking it steady!

Heading to our RV in the Jeep

Accommodation and Food

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Accommodation is simple in the Badain Jaran desert. At some places, you will have a bed in a private room. At other times, there will be 4 beds in one room. It will be cold at night but every room will be heated with a stove. It is rare to find toilets in the desert. Mostly there is a designated dune so don’t forget to bring a roll of toilet paper. The locals will be our host and chef. The food in the desert is good. It will be a mix between meat, vegetables and lots of milk tea.

1. A warm sweater and warm wind proof jacket, gloves and a hat.

2. Medicines for fever, headache, diarrhea, car sickness, etc.

3. Good walking shoes are essential for trekking in the desert.

4. Small bag to carry your camera and water, plastic bag to keep your camera or photographic equipment from sands and dust.

5. Toilet paper, flash light

6. There will be a limited possibility to charge batteries so bring extra camera batteries.

7. Do not forget to bring your Passport！ Pack light! The camels don’t like big suitcases so bring a backpack. If you don’t have one we can provide.

Per 2 people, 1 big bag and 1 small day pack should be perfect.

The altitude of Badan Jiling desert is between 1100m and 1600m. UV radiation intensifies at this altitude, sunscreen lotion, sunglasses and a hat are recommended.

Temperatures will be around freezing point during the day. It is very dry and the sun is very strong and tough, however during the day it is comfortable hiking.

At night temperatures can drop till -20. Our rooms will be heated with a small stove and we will stay warm under the camel fur blankets.

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Visas

British nationals normally need a visa to enter mainland China, including Hainan Island, but not Hong Kong or Macao.

With effect from 1 November 2018, all visa applicants aged between 14 and 70 inclusive will need to make their visa application in person at a Visa Application Centre. As part of the application process, biometric data (scanned fingerprints) will now have to be provided.

Biometric data may be checked/collected by the Immigration Authorities when entering China to register your entry to the country.

If you’re transiting China, visa waivers are available in certain places. Visitors transiting through Shanghai can apply online for a 144 hour visa exemption via the Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection. In other visa waiver transit locations, applications must be made in person on arrival. Contact the Chinese Embassy or the China Visa Application Service Centrebefore your proposed trip for further information. You can also consult your airline/tour operator about visa requirements.

If you visit Hong Kong from the mainland of China and wish to return to the mainland, you’ll need a visa that allows you to make a second entry into China.

It is your responsibility to check your visa details carefully. Don’t overstay your visa or work illegally. The authorities conduct regular checks and you may be fined, detained or deported (or all three).

If you remain in China longer than 6 months, you may need to get a Residence Permit.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter China.

UK Emergency Travel Documents

UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from China. You may be required to show a police report indicating how you lost your full passport.

If your ETD has been issued in China, you will need an exit visa from the Public Security Bureau before you can leave. This process can take up to 7 working days.

Registering with the Chinese authorities

You must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Chinese authorities enforce this requirement with regular spot-checks of foreigners’ documentation. If you’re staying in a hotel, they will do this for you as part of the check-in process.

Yellow fever certificate requirements

Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.

Working in China

You can only work in China if you have a Z visa – tourist and business visit visas don’t allow you to do so. You must also hold a valid work permit. The local police regularly carry out checks on companies/schools. Violation of Chinese immigration laws can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, deportation, a travel ban preventing you from leaving China, and an exclusion order, which prevents you from returning.

Before you leave the UK you should contact the Chinese Embassy to check visa requirements. When submitting your visa application, and when you receive your work permit, check that the details are correct, including the location you’ll be working in. If they’re not, you can be detained.

If you intend to change employer once you’re in China, you should check with the Chinese authorities whether a new visa and work permit is required before doing so.

Teaching in China

Teaching in China can be a rewarding experience, but before you travel it’s important that you research thoroughly the school or university that is hiring you and are confident that they are following the law. There have been many incidents of teachers being detained and/or deported for working on the wrong visas. It is your responsibility to check you’re working on the correct visa.

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