Beijing to Mongolia International Train 7-Day Round Trip

Take the K23/K24 train across the China-Mongolia border, stay in a ger in Ulaanbaatar and Terelj, and return to Beijing by train.

Take the international train from Beijing through North China and the Gobi Desert, changing bogies at Erlian. Upon arrival, explore the capital, stay in a ger in Terelj for two nights, and take the Thursday K24 train back to Beijing. No flying is involved, and while two days are spent on the train, it offers the unique experience of rail travel. The train runs once a week, so your dates must align perfectly. This is suitable for travelers with plenty of time who love trains.

The Saturday departure and Thursday return are based on the 2026 schedule; please verify before traveling.

Day by day

Day 1 · Depart from Beijing on the K23

Beijing → Erenhot

Depart from Beijing Railway Station around 7:30 AM on Saturday, arrive at Erlian after 8:00 PM, and stop for over 4 hours to clear customs and change bogies.

You must obtain a Mongolian visa in advance, as ordinary passports are not visa-free; tickets open for booking 30 days in advance.

Day 2 · Arrive in Ulaanbaatar in the Afternoon

Ulaanbaatar & Terelj（Sükhbaatar Square、State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet）

Cross the Gobi Desert in the early morning and arrive at the station around 2:30 PM (Beijing time). Walk or take a taxi to check in.

Mongolia is 1 hour ahead of Beijing during daylight saving time; adjust your watch upon arrival.

Stay: Gandan Monastery and Seoul Street Area

Day 3 · Equestrian Statue to Terelj

Ulaanbaatar & Terelj（Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue、Turtle Rock、Aryabal Meditation Temple）

Charter a car and drive east to the statue for about 1.5 hours, then transfer to Terelj for about 1 hour, covering about 110 km in total.

Stay: Terelj Ger Camps

Day 4 · Horse Riding and Nomadic Family Visit in Terelj

Ulaanbaatar & Terelj（Gorkhi-Terelj National Park）

Stay in the area. Ride horses or hike into the park's river valley, and visit a nomadic family to try milk tea and dairy products.

Stay: Terelj Ger Camps

Day 5 · Return to the City to Visit Monasteries and Museums

Ulaanbaatar & Terelj（Gandantegchinlen Monastery、Chinggis Khaan National Museum、Zaisan Memorial）

Return to the city in the morning (about 1.5 hours). Take a taxi or walk around the city in the afternoon, and rest early to prepare for the train.

Your accommodation should be close to the railway station. Since the train departs early the next morning, prepare food for the train journey in advance.

Stay: Gandan Monastery and Seoul Street Area

Day 6 · Head South Across the Border on the K24

Ulaanbaatar & Terelj → Erenhot

Depart around 7:00 AM on Thursday, cross the Gobi Desert during the day, and arrive at Zamyn-Uud and Erlian in the evening to clear customs.

Day 7 · Arrive Back at Beijing Railway Station

Beijing

Continue south after the bogie change is completed during the night, arriving at Beijing Railway Station around 2:30 PM on Friday.

Train delays occur occasionally, so do not book tight flight or high-speed rail connections on the same day.