I’m excited to invite you on a Special tour of Chinese wildlife and culture, past and present. China is changing faster than ever, and there’s always something new to discover. Experience the thrill of adventure on this journey through some of China’s most intriguing and stunning natural scenic areas including a visit to Tai Shan in his new home.
Journey to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Bifengxia Wildlife Preserve, and Shanghai to see firsthand the diversity of China’s regional cultures, from the metropolitan and modern to the rural and historic. Marvel at ancient ruins, royal palaces, cultural treasures, and natural wonders.
Explore the beauty of Bifengxia Wildlife Preserve on a journey through the breathtaking 25-square-mile sanctuary. Observe a variety of giant pandas in their natural habitat and glimpse into the secret life of the panda. Enjoy a face-to-face visit and an opportunity for play time, meet with research specialists, and learn about conservation and giant panda breeding efforts.
We’ll end our journey with a view into the future of China’s economic exuberance with a visit to the top of the tallest building in China—Shanghai World Financial Center. I hope you’ll join us on what we’re sure will be an unforgettable journey. Early reservations are encouraged.
This morning fly to Chengdu in southwest China. Upon arrival we visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center. In a wellpreserved and natural setting, the center is dedicated to the conservation of pandas and other endangered wildlife. Learn about the latest efforts to successfully breed and protect the endangered species. Additionally, we will have a chance to visit the newly returned female panda, three-year-old Mei Lan who was born at Zoo Atlanta.
Drive to the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas in the Bifengxia region. This is the best place in the world to see pandas in their natural environment. Opened in 2003, the center is home to approximately 80 adult pandas and cubs, including the beloved Tai Shan, the National Zoo-born male panda, who moved to China in February 2010. We will stop by and say hello to Hua Mei, the San Diego Zoo-born female panda, who has had three births since her return to China in 2006.
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