Wild China Photo Expedition

Journey into China's Minshan Mountains on a small-group safari to meet and photograph playful pandas, endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare Chinese wildlife.

The misty forests of China’s Minshan Mountains shelter some of the rarest wildlife on Earth. Expedition Leader Edward Savage offers an inside look at our China adventures (including the new itinerary for our Wild China Photo Expedition), from unforgettable panda encounters to time spent among golden snub-nosed monkeys and other mountain wildlife. Learn what to expect — including activities, accommodations and packing tips — and discover the rich diversity of species we seek beyond pandas, from takin and blue sheep to golden pheasants and red pandas.

On our Wild Side of China expedition through the misty mountains of Sichuan, China, we visit three world-renowned giant panda research and breeding centers, along with protected habitat in the Wild Panda Nature Reserve—home to not only endemic pandas, but Tibetan and rhesus macaques, takin, moon bears, red pandas, golden pheasants and other rare species. Join Expedition Leader Edward Savage to learn about the global conservation partnerships rooted here and the vital role these remote reserves play in securing the future of China’s most iconic bear.

Whether you're taking the trip of a lifetime or just heading out for a long weekend in nature, you may be keen to capture memorable images of the landscapes and wildlife around you. Photo Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia shares his tips for creating nature images that captivate and impress. He'll delve into techniques like adjusting shutter speed and mastering aperture, as well as cover composition rules and the significance of eye contact, using photos from his own portfolio of African wildlife like lions, leopards, elephants, gorillas and chimps.