Tangjiahe: A Wildlife Paradise – Exceptionally high chances of encountering wildlife at lower elevations
Explore the Giant Panda Habitat – Learn to identify wildlife tracks and experience the daily routine of a park ranger
Wonders of the Minshan Night – Nocturnal wildlife behavior survey
A Showcase of Endemic Species – Spot the Chinese desert cat, golden snub-nosed monkey, and Sichuan takin
A Beginner-Friendly Wildlife Tour – Low altitude and high wildlife encounter rates
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 7 days
Type Small-group travel
Level
Theme Habitat & Life, National parks in China
Group size 4 to 14 people
All Day: Please make your own way to the hotel. In the evening, we will have a welcome dinner and a pre-trip briefing to go over the guidelines for eco-friendly travel.
Accommodation : Mingyushangya Hotel (or similar)
Meal : (On Own); Supper (Welcome Dinner)
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Chengdu Minyoun Shangya Hotel is located on Linjiang West Road in Wuhou District, near Renmin South Road and adjacent to the Chunxi business hub, offering convenient transportation access. As a high-end business hotel wholly invested and developed by the Minyoun Group, the hotel features a variety of luxurious, comfortable, and tastefully designed guest rooms. It is a serene retreat where you can enjoy breathtaking views and a sense of tranquil seclusion.
Themed Activity: First Glimpse of Tangjiahe & Nocturnal Wildlife Behavior Survey
Morning: Take a group shuttle to the Tangjiahe Nature Reserve.
Afternoon: Get to know Tangjiahe by visiting the local museum to learn about the native species.
Evening: Nocturnal wildlife behavior observation
How exciting can a night exploration in Tangjiahe be? Just turn on your flashlight and shine it into the forest, and you will be greeted by countless glowing eyes in the dark. Led by expert guides, we will investigate the nocturnal habits of the wildlife. Masked palm civets, otters, leopard cats, and a host of other creatures of the night are waiting to be discovered in the mountains.
Transport: Coaster (4-5 hours)
Accommodation : Tangjiahe Forest Hotel (or similar)
Meal : (On Own); Lunch (Chinese Meal)
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Themed Activity: Tangjiahe Safari
Morning: Walk back and forth along the wildlife trails, searching for animals that frequent both sides of the valley, such as the Sichuan takin, tufted deer, and Chinese serow.
Afternoon: Head to the nearby streams and hike through the wilderness for a chance to encounter animals hidden in the forest.
Evening: Tangjiahe Night Safari: Spot nocturnal creatures like masked palm civets and leopard cats.
Transport: Coaster (2-2.5 hours)
Accommodation : Tangjiahe Forest Hotel (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)
Trekking Distance : 2 kilometers
Trekking Time : 2-3 hours
Altitude Gains & Losses : 300 meters
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Morning: Final check in Tangjiahe: Search for otters along the riverbank.
Afternoon: Head to Jiuzhaigou County.
Transport: Coaster (3-3.5 hours)
Accommodation : Wanyi Hotel (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)
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Morning: Head to the Baihe Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Reserve to observe the social behaviors of the golden snub-nosed monkeys.
Afternoon: Drive along the Jiuzhai-Ruo Road to the Baxi Primeval Forest. Hike along the forest trails to spot and discover various endemic birds, such as the Blue Eared Pheasant, Black-headed Sibia, and Crested Tit-Warbler. We will also search for and photograph wildlife including sika deer, Chinese serow, blue sheep, and Siberian roe deer. Arrive in Ruoergai County town in the evening.
Dusk: Search for the Chinese desert cat.
Transport: Coaster (4-5 hours)
Accommodation : Vienna Hotel Ruoergai (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)
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Morning: After breakfast, head to Flower Lake to search for and photograph mammals such as the Tibetan fox, red fox, and Tibetan gazelle. We will also look for raptors including the golden eagle, upland buzzard, saker falcon, Eurasian eagle-owl, and tawny owl. You might even have a chance encounter with a wolf.
Afternoon: Enter the Zhagage Grand Canyon to admire its spectacular scenery and experience the geological epic where the tributaries of the Yangtze River basin captured the Yellow River basin. Explore the spruce forests to find various woodland birds. Continuing down the valley, we will pass by several Tibetan villages that resemble secluded utopias, searching for and photographing the Sichuan subspecies of wild sika deer hidden in the forest.
Dusk: Search for the Chinese desert cat.
Transport: Coaster (4-5 hours)
Accommodation : Vienna Hotel Ruoergai (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal)
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Morning: After breakfast, head to Hongyuan, keeping an eye out along the way to spot and photograph various wildlife, including Tibetan gazelles, Tibetan foxes, and western marsh harriers.
Afternoon: After lunch in Hongyuan town, take a transfer back to Chengdu, arriving at around 5:00 PM. We will then drop you off at Shuangliu International Airport, bringing our journey to an end.
Transport: Coaster (6-7 hours)
Accommodation : Own arrangement
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)
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