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[COPIED] 30 Eastern China Signature Wildlife Observation Eco Tour 11D
  • 11 days
  • Shanghai
  • Nanjing
INTR ODUCTION

eer, 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!


HIGHLIGHTS

HangZhou

Hangzhou is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang Province in East China.It sits at the head of Hangzhou Bay, which separates Shanghai and Ningbo. Hangzhou grew to prominence as the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and has been one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in China for much of the last millennium. The city's West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site immediately west of the city, is among its best-known attractions.



ITINERARY DETAILS

Day1:ArriveinShanghai

Program:

[Evening]:StayovernightinShanghaiuponarrival.

Accommodation :RezenMurrayHotel(ShanghaiNanjingRoadPedestrianStreet)(orsimilar)

Meal :(OnOwn);Supper(WelcomeDinner)


Day2:Shanghai-Yancheng

Program:

[Moring]:High-speedtraintoYancheng(approx.2.5hrs).

[Afternoon]:AfterlunchinYancheng,drivetotheDafengMiluNationalNatureReserve(approx.1.5hrs),SearchforwildPèreDavid’sDeerinthesurroundingwetlands.

[Evening]:NightsafaritoobservenocturnalwildlifesuchasSouthChinaHares,AmurHedgehogs,andnight-roostingbirds.

Accommodation :YanchengMagicDeerHomelandHotel(orsimilar)

Meal :Breakfast;Lunch(FeatureLunch);Supper(FeatureDinner)


Day3:Yancheng-HangZhou

Program:

[Moring]:VisittoChinaMiluParktolearnaboutconservationandreintroductionofPèreDavid’sDeer.ObserveOrientalStork,CommonPheasant,PiedAvocet,etc.

[Afternoon]:ReturntoYanchengandtakeahigh-speedtraintoHangzhou(approx.3.5hrs).

[Evening]:LeisureandsightseeingatWestLake.

Accommodation :YuyouXishangResortHotel(HangzhouXixiWetlandBranch)(orsimilar)

Meal :Breakfast;Lunch(FeatureLunch);Supper(FeatureDinner)


Day4:HangZhou-Zhoushan

Program:

[Moring]:CaveexplorationinHangzhouwithexpertstoobservebatsandcave-dwellingspecies.[Afternoon]:DrivetoJintangIsland,Zhoushan(approx.2.5hrs),insearchofEurasianOttersinhabitingurbanwaterways.

Accommodation :ZhoushanYuanzhongyuanHotel(orsimilar)

Meal :Breakfast;Lunch(FeatureLunch);Supper(FeatureDinner)


Day5:Zhoushan

Program:

[Morning]:Continuationofottersearch.[Afternoon]:Afterlunch,takeaboattoMountPutuoScenicArea.[Evening]:EveningsearchforChinesePangolins.

Accommodation :Meijin'geHotel(orsimilar)

Meal :Breakfast;Lunch(FeatureLunch);Supper(FeatureDinner)


Day6:Zhoushan

Program:

[Moring]:MorningbirdwatchingorfreetimeonPutuoIsland.[Afternoon]:ContinuedsearchforChinesePangolin[Evening]:ContinuedsearchforChinesePangolin

Accommodation :Meijin'geHotel(orsimilar)

Meal :Breakfast;Lunch(FeatureLunch);Supper(FeatureDinner)


Day7:Zhoushan-QingliangfengNatureReserve

Program:

[Moring]:FerryanddrivebacktoHangzhou,thentransfertoQingliangfengNationalNatureReserve(approx.2hrs).[Afternoon]:Restandsearcharoundforbirds.[Evening]: Forestnightdivertosearchforwildlife.

Accommodation :LongtangVilla(orsimilar)

Meal :Breakfast;Lunch(FeatureLunch);Supper(FeatureDinner)


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Day 8 : Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve

Program :

[Morning]:Birdwatching in Qingliangfeng and surrounding areas. [Afternoon]:Rest [Evening]:Wildlife spotlighting drive

Accommodation : Longtang Villa (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)


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Day 9 : Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve - Nanjing

Program :

[Morning]: Transfer to Nanjing (approx. 4 hrs) [Afternoon]: Rest or independent activities  

Accommodation : Nanjing riverside hilton (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)


Day 10 : Nanjing

Program :

[Daytime]: Boat trip on the Yangtze River to observe the critically endangered Yangtze Finless Porpoise. Wetland visit and porpoise conservation activity experience. [Evening]: Explore Purple Mountain for nocturnal wildlife.

Accommodation : Nanjing riverside hilton (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Feature Dinner)


Day 11 : Nanjing; Departure or Extension Program

Program :

[Daytime}: Continued search for Yangtze Finless Porpoise and birdwatching in surrounding wetlands.

The itinerary has concluded. You may choose to explore Nanjing freely or return to Shanghai.

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch)

DATES

Day 1 - Shanghai - Rezen Murray Hotel (Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street) (or similar)

The external decoration of The Lisheng Majesty Residence Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Hotel showcases a classic European style, while the interior features a minimalist and fashionable design, creating a warm and comfortable ambiance. Located on Fuzhou Road in Huangpu District, Shanghai, the hotel is surrounded by bustling commercial areas. It is situated between the iconic People's Square and the Bund, adjacent to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and Huaihai Road Shopping District. Nearby attractions also include Yu Garden and City God Temple. The area is well-served by Metro Lines 1 and 2, with a comprehensive bus network providing convenient transportation options.


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Day 2 - Yancheng - Yancheng Magic Deer Homeland Hotel (or similar)


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Day 3 - HangZhou - Yuyou Xishang Resort Hotel (Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Branch) (or similar)

Day 4 - Zhoushan - Zhoushan Yuanzhongyuan Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 - Day 6 - Zhoushan - Meijin'ge Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 - Day 8 - Qingliangfeng Nature Reserve - Longtang Villa (or similar)


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Day 9 - Day 10 - Nanjing - Nanjing riverside hilton (or similar)

Hilton Nanjing Riverside offers 398 modern rooms with river-view balconies and premium amenities, plus 12 event venues including a 1,100-sqm ballroom. Enjoy diverse dining from international buffets to Chinese fine dining, with easy access to downtown (25 mins) and airport (50 mins), near attractions like Confucius Temple.


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