Brief Introduction
As part of the strategy for Giant Panda conservation in China, a host of measures are being undertaken to increase China conservation capacity and one is the development of simple ecotourism facilities in key areas that offer the chance of seeing Pandas in the wild, and thus develop alternative incomes for communities instead of the unsustainable logging activities that were recently curtailed.
This groundbreaking tour to Sechuan province aims to give privileged insight into new Panda reserves, which up till have not been open to tourism, allowing unique opportunities to look for Giant Pandas, to meet and stay with some of China ancient tribal people, the Baima, and to meet those individuals with the task of saving the Giant Panda into the new Millennium.
The Wanglang Reserve was established in 1963 as one of the first four reserves set up for Giant panda protection and as such holds some of the best high altitude primary forest and flora to be seen in China from 40 varieties of rhododendrums to wild roses and meadow flowers. A wealth of birdlife and wildlife including endemic Golden Monkey, Red Panda, Leopard, Black Bear and Takin can also be seen.
The hospitable Baima tribal communities live in small picturesque villages with lovely painted windows and doors and enjoy festivals, dancing and storytelling. Staying with them in their houses will offer you a unique window into their unique culture.
Itinerary Tour Code: P-0501015 |