12 Days / Starting From $7,995
Wild & Ancient China
A Far-East Odyssey Featuring a Spectacular Combination of Culture, Wildlife and Scenery
China has always held a mystique for travelers. The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven evoke images of imperial splendor, while tea ceremonies and serene gardens reflect centuries of custom. China’s many-layered history and culture are steeped in tradition. Just as grand, however, if perhaps less familiar, are China’s natural treasures. Great rivers and mountain ranges dominate much of its topography. Its dwindling bamboo forests are still home to endangered giant pandas, though rapid development is altering and threatening many of China’s ecosystems and untouched places. Now is the time to experience China, both ancient and wild.
- Discover a more remote and intimate side of China on our all-encompassing small-group expedition revealing the country’s unique culture, history and nature
- Get up close and personal with endangered giant pandas and learn about their conservation at two of China’s world-renowned panda reserves
- Walk on a less-visited part of the Great Wall, see the fabulous Terracotta Warriors and journey overland across the Tibetan Plateau through the mountains of Sichuan
Location of Adventure
Eastern China
Eastern China
Group Size Limit
Approximately 15 Travelers
A very important feature of our China expedition is the limited group size, as nature expeditions are best experienced with a small groups of travelers.
Included
Airport transfers on Day 1 and final day of itinerary (and on day prior to start of trip if you are staying at The Peninsula Beijing), accommodations, land transportation and all internal flights, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, bottled water in vehicles, and bottled water and soft drinks at meals, services of an NHA Expedition Leader, local tour escort and local guides, some gratuities and all permits, entrance fees and taxes.
Not Included
Transportation from your home city to Beijing, China, and from Chengdu back to your home city, early arrival airport transfers (other than those described above), late departure airport transfers, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, internet, etc.), alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, required medical evacuation insurance and optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
Physical activities include easy nature walks and short city walking tours up to three miles in length. Parts of the trip take place at altitudes of up to 8,000 feet.
Important Information
China is known more for its history and culture than its natural features, but this trip encompasses all those dimensions. We visit the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors while also focusing on the natural wonders most visitors miss, particularly the pandas of Bifengxia.
Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive at the hotel by 2:30pm to participate in afternoon activities or in time for the 7pm welcome dinner.. You are free to depart Chengdu anytime on the final day. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures' Travel Desk makes these reservations, as we are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.
