Hengduan East Sichuan Wildlife Observation 14D

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.

D1: Arrive in Chengdu

【Full Day】Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel, welcome dinner and pre-departure briefing in the evening, eco-travel tips

Accommodation : Mingyushangya Hotel (or similar)

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

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成都明宇尚雅饭店位于武侯区临江西路，近人民南路，毗邻春熙商务圈，交通便利。饭店是由明宇集团独资创建的高端商务酒店，拥有各类豪华舒适、风格宜人的客房，静享一处绝美风光中的超然物外。
D2: Chengdu - Labahe

[Morning] Head to Laba River and search for wildlife along the way after entering the Laba River area.

[Afternoon] Hike in the lower elevation areas of Laba River, observing birds and animals along the way within the river's ecosystem.

Transport : Coaster (2.5-3 hours)

Accommodation : blue crystal hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)

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酒店位于喇叭河景区内，喇叭河风景区具有森林景观丰富、自然景观多样、人文景观独特等特点，是西康地区著名景区之一。
D3: Labahe

[All Day] Labahe Animal observation

Transport : Coaster (0.5 hour)

Accommodation : blue crystal hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal)

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酒店位于喇叭河景区内，喇叭河风景区具有森林景观丰富、自然景观多样、人文景观独特等特点，是西康地区著名景区之一。
D4: Labahe

[Morning] Head to the high-altitude area of Laba River to search for various rare pheasants and red pandas.

[Afternoon] Hike in the low-altitude area of Laba River, observing birds and animals along the river's ecosystem.

[Evening] Night patrol of Laba River, continuing the search for nocturnal animals such as civets and ferret badgers.

Transport : Coaster (0.5-1 hour)

Accommodation : blue crystal hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)

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酒店位于喇叭河景区内，喇叭河风景区具有森林景观丰富、自然景观多样、人文景观独特等特点，是西康地区著名景区之一。
D5: Labahe - Kangding

[Morning]: Depart from Labahe to Kangding, check into a guesthouse.

[Afternoon]: Search for Green-tailed Pheasants.

Transport : Coaster (3.5-4 hours)

Accommodation : Lianghekou Hostel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal); Supper (Simple Meal)
D6: Kangding - 小金

[Morning]: Final photo shoot of the Green-tailed Pheasant

[Afternoon]: Head to Xiaojin

Transport : Coaster (3.5-4 hours)

Accommodation : Liwan Hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast
D7: 小金 - Li Xian - Ruo Er Gai

[Morning]: Traverse the narrow path and enjoy the stunning scenery of Mount Siguniang.

[Afternoon]: Search for and photograph various birds and animals along the way, including Tibetan gazelles, Tibetan foxes, and white-tailed eagles.

[Evening]: Overnight in Ruoergai.

Transport : Coaster (7-8 hours)

Accommodation : Vienna Hotel Ruoergai (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal)

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D8: Ruo Er Gai

[Morning]: After breakfast, depart for Huahu Lake to search for and photograph Tibetan foxes, red foxes, Tibetan gazelles, and other mammals, as well as birds of prey such as golden eagles, upland buzzards, saker falcons, eagle owls, and little owls. There's a possibility of encountering wolves. Enter the Zhasage Canyon to admire the spectacular canyon scenery and experience firsthand the geological epic of the Yangtze River tributary encroaching on the Yellow River basin here. Search for various forest birds in the spruce forest and arrive at the Nixian Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

[Afternoon]: After lunch (with dry rations), continue down the valley, passing through several idyllic Tibetan villages, searching for and photographing the wild Sichuan subspecies of sika deer hidden in the forest.

[Dusk]: Search for Chinese mountain cats.

Transport : Coaster (4-5 hours)

Accommodation : Vienna Hotel Ruoergai (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal)

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D9: Ruo Er Gai

[All Day] Search for Wild Animals

[Evening] Search for Chinese mountain Cats

Transport : Coaster (3.5-4 hours)

Accommodation : Vienna Hotel Ruoergai (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

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D10: Ruo Er Gai - Jiu Zhai Gou

[Morning]: Travel along the Jiuzhaigou Road to the Brazilian rainforest, searching for and spotting various bird species endemic to China, such as the blue-eared pheasant, black-headed jay, and crested warbler. Also, search for and photograph wild animals including sika deer, Chinese serow, blue sheep, and Siberian roe deer.

[Afternoon]: Proceed to Jiuzhaigou County for overnight stay.

Transport : Coaster (4-5 hours)

Accommodation : Wanyi Hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)

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D11: Jiu Zhai Gou - Tangjiahe

[Morning] Baihechuan Golden Monkey Nature Reserve: Observe the social behavior of Sichuan golden monkeys, then proceed to Tangjiahe.

[Afternoon] After entering Tangjiahe, search for wild animals along the way.

[Night] Night observation.

Transport : Coaster (3-3.5 hours)

Accommodation : Tangjiahe Forest Hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)

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D12: Tangjiahe

Themed Activity: Tangjiahe Safari

【Morning】: Walk along the trails frequented by wild animals, searching for Sichuan takin, tufted deer, and Chinese goral, among other animals found on the sides of the valley.

【Afternoon】: Climb Motianling, a mating ground for giant pandas in March and April; you might encounter even more rare animals.

【Evening】: Night Safari at Tangjiahe, searching for nocturnal animals such as 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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D13: Tangjiahe

[All Day]: Safari

[Evening]: Night Safari

Transport : Coaster (4-5 hours)

Accommodation : Tangjiahe Forest Hotel (or similar)

Meal : (On Own); Lunch (Feature Lunch)

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D14: Tangjiahe - Chengdu; Departure or Extension Program

[Morning]: Proceed to Chengdu for airport transfer. Please purchase tickets for flights departing from Chengdu after 16:00.

Transport : Coaster (4-5 hours)

Accommodation : Own arrangement

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Home-cooked Cuisine)