Eastern China Signature Wildlife Observation Eco Tour 7D

When many people think of eastern China they imagine big cities and a high population density. Yet nature is thriving in many areas and there are excellent opportunities to view wildlife including some rare species. In Yancheng wetlands, you can find Père David's deer, Chinese water deer, red-crowned cranes and Reed parrotbills. Qinliangfeng in Hangzhou is home to the adorable and newly described Eastern Forest Hedgehog, as well as Hog Badgers, Chinese Hare and some interesting small mammals among many other species. In Nanjing, Yangtze finless porpoises play in the river. Raccoon dogs, Asian badgers and Oriental storks can also be seen here. Our professional guides will take you to watch these animals at the right time and place. We protect the environment. Come and join us to see these amazing creatures!

D1: Arrive in Shanghai
[Evening]: Stay overnight in Shanghai upon arrival.
Accommodation : Rezen Murray Hotel (Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street) (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Feature Lunch)
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D2: Shanghai - Yancheng
[Moring]:Take a private bus from Shanghai to Yancheng (approx. 3.5 hrs).
[Afternoon]:After lunch in Yancheng, drive to the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve (approx. 1.5 hrs) for world's only wild Pere David's Deer.
[Evening]:Guided night safari to spot nocturnal mammals such as Tolai Hare and Amur Hedgehog, as well as night-roosting birds.
Target Mammals: Père David's deer, Chinese Water Deer, Tolai Hare, Asian Badger, Amur Hedgehog, Pallas’s Squirrel
Target Birds: Pied Avocet, Common Tern, Vega Gull, Pallas's Reed Bunting
Transport : 5-seater sedan (4-5 hours)
Accommodation : Yancheng Magic Deer Homeland Hotel (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)
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D3: Yancheng - Nanjing
[Moring]:Visit to the China Milu Park, the breeding centre for Pere David's Deer to observe the species up close and learn about its conservation and reintroduction history. At the same time, we continued to look for the Chinese water deer and will see many birds too.
[Afternoon]:Take the private bus to Nanjing and rest after checking into the hotel (approx. 3.5 hrs).
[Evening]:After dinner, ascend Purple Mountain in Nanjing for an evening wildlife search.
Target Mammals: Père David's deer, Chinese Water Deer, Tolai Hare, Asian Badger, Common Raccoon Dog, Small-toothed Ferret-badger, Siberian Weasel, Wild Boar
Target Birds: Red-Crowned Crane, Oriental Stork, Long-Eared Owl, Reed Parrotbill
Transport : 5-seater sedan (3-3.5 hours)
Accommodation : Nanjing riverside hilton (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)
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D4: Nanjing
[Moring]:Yangtze River cruise to observe the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise and explore the Yangtze wetland ecosystem.
[Afternoon]:After lunch, continue to search for finless porpoises depending on our luck in the morning.Join an interactive conservation experience for porpoise protection.
Overnight in Nanjing.
Target Mammals: Yangtze Finless Porpoise
Target Birds: Black Kite
Transport : Coaster minibus (seven seats) (0.5 hour)
Accommodation : Nanjing riverside hilton (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)
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D5: Nanjing - Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve
[Moring]:Take a morning high-speed train from Nanjing to Hangzhou (approx. 2.5 hrs).
[Afternoon]:After lunch in Hangzhou, drive to Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve (approx. 2 hrs).
[Evening]:After dinner, join a night drive in the forest to search for nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight at a local guesthouse near Qingliangfeng.
Target Mammals: Chinese Hare, Eastern China Forest Hedgehog, Northern Hog Badger, Hainan White Bellied Rat, Shantung White-toothed Shrew, Reeves's Muntjac
Transport : 5-seater sedan (1.5-2 hours), high-speed train (1.5-2 hours)
Accommodation : Longtang Villa (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)
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D6: Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve
[Moring]:Morning wildlife watching in Qingliangfeng and surrounding forests.
[Afternoon]:Rest
[Evening]:After dinner, another night for wildlife watching
Target Mammals: Chinese Hare, Eastern China Forest Hedgehog, Northern Hog Badger, Hainan White Bellied Rat, Shantung White-toothed Shrew, Reeves's Muntjac, Sika deer
Target Birds: Koklass Pheasant, Chinese Bamboo Partridge, Silver Pheasant, Short-Tailed Parrotbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Eagle
Accommodation : Longtang Villa (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)
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D7: Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve - Shanghai; Departure or Extension Program
[Moring]:Take a private bus from Qingliangfeng to Hangzhou(approx. 2 hrs)
Participate in cave exploration in Hangzhou to observe bats and other cave-dwelling species.
[Afternoon]:Take the high-speed train from Hangzhou back to Shanghai (approx. 1 hrs) and end the trip.
Target Mammals: Japanese Pipistrelle, Rickett's Big-footed Myotis
Transport : high-speed train (0.5 hour), 5-seater sedan (2-2.5 hours)
Accommodation : Own arrangement
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch)