• Destinations
    1. Qinghai
    2. Sichuan
    3. Yunnan
    4. Hainan
    5. Guangxi
    6. Ji Lin
  • National Parks
    1. Giant Panda National Park
    2. Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park
    3. Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park
    4. Sanjiangyuan National Park
  • Way to Travel
    1. National parks in China
    2. Rafting
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    In the heart of Giant Panda National Park, the elevation range spans over 4000 meters, and the area encompasses rugged mountains and peaks. This area boasts some of the world's most unique natural landscapes. Not only is the vegetation lush, but beyond wild giant panda, it teems with a variety of wildlife such as the tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus), Chinese goral (Naemorhedus griseus), Temminck’s tragopan (Tragopan temminckii), Tibetan macaque(Macaca thibetana), takin(Budorcas taxicolor), Yellow-throated marten(Martes flavigula), and more. These wild animals thrive in this land, making it one of the regions in China with the highest likelihood of encountering diverse wildlife. No special equipment is needed; with keen eyes, one can easily spot the enchanting inhabitants of this area.
    There is a Chinese saying: in life, one should "read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles." In terms of traveling ten thousand miles, one of the most famous long routes in China is the“Shu Road” from the poems of the renowned Chinese Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. A famous Chinese historical novel, “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,” is narrated from the perspective of the Shu Kingdom, and the beginnings and endings of the three kingdoms are closely related to this historic road.
    The Sichuan region of Giant Panda National Park boasts some of the finest wild giant panda habitat in China, as well as the rich history of the Three Kingdoms era. Embarking on a journey here means exploring the harmonious blend of nature and culture. Perhaps, this is the essence of exploration.

    Duration 5 days

    Type Small-group travel

    Level Level 0

    Theme Habitat & Life, National parks in China

    Group size 4 to 8 people

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu - Labahe

    Morning:Please arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport before 13:00. After gathering at the airport, we will travel together to the Labahe sector of Giant Panda National Park.
    Afternoon: Once inside Labahe, we'll search for wildlife along the way.
    Evening:18:00 welcome dinner, followed by a meet-and-greet with your guide and a briefing on the guidelines and safety notes for this eco-tour.

    Transport: Coaster (3-3.5 hours)

    Accommodation : blue crystal hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (On Own); Supper (Welcome Dinner)

    Reference Hotel Pictures

    Located within the Laba River Scenic Area, the hotel offers convenient access to a renowned destination in the former Xikang region. The scenic area is celebrated for its rich forest landscapes, diverse natural scenery, and unique cultural heritage.

    Day 2: Labahe

    Theme: Exploring the Giant Panda's Habitat
    Morning:Travel to the giant panda's habitat to install camera traps for wildlife surveys, and look for signs of wild plants and animals in the pandas' habitat.
    Afternoon:Visit the living environment of giant pandas and their neighbors, searching for wildlife such as sambar deer and red pandas.
    Evening: A night walk to spot nocturnal animals like the red-and-white giant flying squirrel and owls.

     

     
     

     

     

    Transport: Coaster (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : blue crystal hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)

    Trekking Distance : 2 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : 300 meters

    Reference Hotel Pictures

    Located within the Laba River Scenic Area, the hotel offers convenient access to a renowned destination in the former Xikang region. The scenic area is celebrated for its rich forest landscapes, diverse natural scenery, and unique cultural heritage.

    Day 3: Labahe

    Morning: Head up to the higher-altitude areas of Labahe to search for various rare pheasant species and red pandas.
    Afternoon: Hike through the lower-altitude areas of Labahe, observing the birds and mammals around the river ecosystem along the way.
    Evening: A night patrol through Labahe, continuing the search for nocturnal animals such as the masked palm civet and the Chinese ferret-badger.

    Transport: Coaster (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : blue crystal hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal); Supper (Chinese Meal)

    Reference Hotel Pictures

    Located within the Laba River Scenic Area, the hotel offers convenient access to a renowned destination in the former Xikang region. The scenic area is celebrated for its rich forest landscapes, diverse natural scenery, and unique cultural heritage.

    Day 4: Labahe

    Morning: Search for wildlife around the rhododendron garden and the pond.
    Afternoon: Walk a Giant Panda National Park patrol route and learn about the daily work of forest rangers.
    Evening: A night patrol through Labahe.
     
     

     

     

    Transport: Coaster (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : blue crystal hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal); Supper (Chinese Meal)

    Trekking Distance : 5 kilometers

    Reference Hotel Pictures

    Located within the Laba River Scenic Area, the hotel offers convenient access to a renowned destination in the former Xikang region. The scenic area is celebrated for its rich forest landscapes, diverse natural scenery, and unique cultural heritage.

    Day 5: Labahe - Chengdu; Departure or Extension Program

    Morning: Retrieve the camera traps and check the recorded data, then head back to Chengdu — arriving at Shuangliu International Airport at around 12:00, where the tour concludes.

    Transport: Coaster (3-3.5 hours)

    Accommodation : Own arrangement

    Meal : Breakfast

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