After meeting at the designated gathering point, then walk or take a bus to the Yangtze River porpoise observation site — in summer at Jiangxinzhou, and in other seasons at the riverside in Gulou. Spend about one hour observing and photographing finless porpoises and various waterbirds. Afterwards, visit the Aquatic Life Science Popularization Hall and other facilities for educational presentations.
After lunch and a rest, head together to the Nanjing Normal University Museum for a guided visit.
After dinner (and after dark), go on a night hike in Zijing Mountain to search for urban wildlife such as Asian badger (Meles leucurus), raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis), and wild boar (Sus scrofa).
Accommodation : Nanjing riverside hilton (or similar)
Meal : (On Own); Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)
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At 8:00 a.m., meet at the designated gathering point, and take a bus to the Datong Yangtze River Freshwater Dolphin National Nature Reserve in Tongling City, Anhui Province. First, visit the Freshwater Dolphin Science Popularization Hall, then proceed to the viewing platform to watch scheduled feeding of Yangtze finless porpoises.
After the viewing, have lunch, then visit Datong Ancient Town to learn about local history and culture. Afterwards, return to Nanjing by bus.
Accommodation : Own arrangement
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch)
Route Type Habitat & Life
Route CodeA47-NANJING
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