On their way back to Europe through China, our favourite Jesuits, Grueber and d’Orville had to cross the limitless plateaux of grasslands in Inner Mongolia, so we did as well! We woke up to watch a stunning sunrise and get an early start for our expedition into the grasslands. Back in 1664, horses were the main means of transportation…

It’s one week into our trip and we are leaving the heat and sweaty streets of Beijing and Datong for the blustery grasslands of Inner Mongolia. The trains are usually quite crowded, but so far everyone we’ve met on the trains has been friendly and helpful! Finding a place to stay in the grasslands is…