When many people think of eastern China they imagine big cities and a high population density. Yet nature is thriving in many areas and there are excellent opportunities to view wildlife including some rare species.

In Yancheng wetlands, you can find Père David's deer, Chinese water deer, red-crowned cranes and Reed parrotbills. Qinliangfeng in Hangzhou is home to the adorable and newly described Eastern Forest Hedgehog, as well as Hog

Badgers, Chinese Hare and some interesting small mammals among many other species

In Nanjing, Yangtze finless porpoises play in the river. Raccoon dogs, Asian badgers and Oriental storks can also be seen here.

Our professional guides will take you to watch these animals at the right time and place. We protect the environment. Come and join us to see these amazing creatures!

. Seek the Yangtze finless porpoise, one of the world's most endangered cetaceans, with a 90% sighting rate.

. Visit the best locations in eastern China for observing large wild animals.

. Gain in-depth insights into the conservation stories of endangered wildlife in eastern China.

. Be accompanied by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide skilled at wildlife spotting throughout the trip.

. The fee includes all local transportation, high-standard accommodation, and meal expenses during the itinerary.

Day 1     

[Evening]:Stay overnight in Shanghai upon arrival

 Day 2     

[Moring]:Take a private bus from Shanghai to Yancheng (approx. 3.5 hrs).

[Afternoon]:After lunch in Yancheng, drive to the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve (approx. 1.5 hrs) for world's only wild Pere David's Deer.

[Evening]:Guided night safari to spot nocturnal mammals such as Tolai Hare and Amur Hedgehog, as well as night-roosting birds.

[Target Mammals]: Père David’s deer, Chinese Water Deer, Tolai Hare, Asian Badger, Amur Hedgehog, Pallas’s Squirrel

[Target Birds]: Pied Avocet, Common Tern, Vega Gull, Pallas's Reed Bunting

▲PÈRE DAVID’S DEER                                                        

▲CHINESE WATER DEER

Day 3

[Moring]:Visit to the China Milu Park, the breeding centre for Pere David's Deer to observe the species up close and learn about its conservation and reintroduction history. At the same time, we continued to look  for the Chinese water deer and will see many birds too.

[Afternoon]:Take the private bus to Nanjing and rest after checking into the hotel (approx. 3.5 hrs). [Evening]:After dinner, ascend Purple Mountain in Nanjing for an evening wildlife search.

[Target Mammals]:Père David’s deer, Chinese Water Deer, Tolai Hare, Common Raccoon Dog, Asian Badger, Small-toothed Ferret-badger, Siberian Weasel, Wild Boar

[Target Birds]: Red-Crowned Crane, Oriental Stork, Long-Eared Owl, Reed Parrotbill

▲COMMON RACCOON DOG

▲SMALL-TOOTHED FERRET-BADGER

Day 4

[Moring]:Yangtze River cruise to observe the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise and explore the Yangtze wetland ecosystem.

[Afternoon]:After lunch, continue to search for finless porpoises depending on our luck in the morning. Join an interactive conservation experience for porpoise protection.

Overnight in Nanjing.

[Target Mammals]:Yangtze Finless Porpoise

[Target Birds]: Black Kite

▲YANGTZE FINLESS PORPOISE 

▲YANGTZE FINLESS PORPOISE

Day 5

[Moring]:Take a morning high-speed train from Nanjing to Hangzhou (approx. 2.5 hrs).

[Afternoon]:After lunch in Hangzhou, drive to Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve (approx. 2 hrs).

[Evening]:After dinner, join a night drive in the forest to search for nocturnal wildlife.

Overnight at a local guesthouse near Qingliangfeng.

[Target Mammals]:Chinese Hare, Eastern China Forest Hedgehog, Northern Hog Badger, Hainan White- Bellied Rat, Shantung White-toothed Shrew, Reeves's Muntjac

▲NORTHERN HOG BADGER 

▲EASTERN CHINA FOREST HEDGEHOG

Day 6

[Moring]:Morning wildlife watching in Qingliangfeng and surrounding forests.

[Afternoon]:Rest

[Evening]:After dinner, another night for wildlife watching

[Target Mammals]:Chinese Hare, Eastern China Forest Hedgehog, Northern Hog Badger, Hainan White- Bellied Rat, Shantung White-toothed Shrew, Reeves's Muntjac, Sika deer

[Target Birds]: Koklass Pheasant, Chinese Bamboo Partridge, Silver Pheasant, Short-Tailed Parrotbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Eagle.

▲REEVES'S MUNTJAC    

▲SIKA DEER

Day 7        

[Moring]:Take a private bus from Qingliangfeng to Hangzhou(approx. 2 hrs)

Participate in cave exploration in Hangzhou to observe bats and other cave-dwelling species.

[Afternoon]:Take the high-speed train from Hangzhou back to Shanghai (approx. 1 hrs) and end the trip. [Target mammals]:Japanese Pipistrelle, Rickett's Big-footed Myotis

We can customize and organize time of tour according to your needs. But the best    months are April to October. Some species, such as the Asian Badger, are difficult   to observe between November and March.The Yangtze finless porpoise can be seen all year round, and in relatively cooler months, it is more active.

Group Tour (7 days 6 nights)

$ 1650 per person  (Standard Itinerary)

$ 1950 per person (Deluxe Itinerary)

This is a suggested itinerary and is customizable as are the accommodation levels. Tour Inclusions