Discovery Initiatives announces new China tour to track Giant Pandas.Discovery Initiatives announces new China tour to track Giant Pandas.
By: Discovery Initiatives This tour to Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces aims to give a privileged insight into two panda reserves, which up until now have had little tourism. The itinerary allows unique viewing and trekking opportunities to track and view wild pandas in their natural habitat, as well as meeting with traditional rural communities, still practising their ancient agricultural methods, and meeting with the individuals fighting to ensure the survival of wilderness in China. The Reserves of Foping and Changqing were established in the late 1990s as two of eight contiguous reserves set up for Giant panda protection in the Qinling Mountains, south of Xian, and as such hold some of the best high altitude primary forest and flora to be seen in China. Around 220 species of birds and other endangered mammals including Clouded leopard, Takin, Goral and Tufted deer also inhabit the park. Furthermore visitors will explore traditional agricultural practices, enjoy local cuisine, visit ancient cultural sites, stay in traditional rural towns and experience a local homestead with an optional home stay. Offering a range of accommodation options from a park research station to comfortable local hotels and optional camping, this trip will give travellers an alternative view of China that few people witness in a rapidly changing country. Finally end with a day in Xian to see the Terracotta warriors and the great walled city of Xian. This is a challenging tour programme, and travellers should be reasonably fit and capable of walking and trekking in mountainous terrain to gain the greatest enjoyment. The dates for this trip are 27th November to 10th December 2008; 12th – 25th March 2009 and 2nd - 15th April 2009. Prices start at £3250 per person. Visit http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/ About Discovery Initiatives Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) specialises in arranging tailor made holidays to exotic destinations. All Discovery Initiatives consultants have first hand and in-depth knowledge of all the countries they cover. For further information, please call 01285 643333. For further information, please contact: Justin Wateridge Discovery Initiatives enquiry@discoveryinitiatives.co.uk Tel: 01285 643333 # # # About Discovery Initiatives Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) For further information, please contact: Justin Wateridge Discovery Initiatives enquiry@discoveryinitiatives.co.uk Tel: 01285 643333 Website: www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk End
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