Be a Panda keeper for a day and Shangli Village Extension
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Be a Panda keeper for a day and Shangli Village Extension

2 days
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Day 1 Drive Chengdu to Ya'an, via tea plantation mountain visit Shangli Ancient Village
This morning we depart Chengdu for Ya'an where the first giant panda was found , 1 hour drive, you'll find yourself set amongst the beatiful landscape of tea terrace. this mountain range is the origin of aritificial planting tea of the world. Another drive of around 1 hour through rolling hill and deep valley, we'll stop at Shangli ancient town, free to explore the picturesque small village. Many of the wooden buildings have been rebuilt, but some date to the Ming and Qing dynasties and locals still live among the ever-multiplying trinket shops and wet market. Enough real life remains to make this a pleasant stay.
In the afteernoon we continue to Ya'an located at the western edge of Sichuan Basin, covering the transition between the Chengdu plain and Tibetan plateau. if we have enough time this afternoon, we will go to Bifengxia Giant Panda Sanctuary first to get ourself prepared for the job next day.

Day 2 Working with giant panda at Bifengxiao Panda sanctuary
Immerse yourself in the serene morning. after breakfast a short drive will take you to Bifengxia Gorge. Located at 1800m high in the thick fIorest, no wonder the first giant panda was found in Baoxing County of Ya'an. Once enter the Bifengxia, you'll be assigned to a enclosure and begain with the daily routine, such as clean the enclosure, pick up panda's poos, break the bamboo, prepare their favourite snack, then finally you can feed your babies. usually you'll feed them 4 times during the day. afternoon you'll be transfered to the panda kitchen to learn how to make a nutritious panda cake. After working with panda for a whole day you 'll turn to be a Panda expert. a small ceremony will be hold to thank your for your effort of protecting giant panda.
Today's work ends up around 4:00 pm, Hop back yor vehicle and drive back Chengdu
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Included
  • Overnight accommodation (twin-sharing room)
  • Vehicle depend upon group size , buggy inside Bifengxia panda base
  • Eligible english-speaking guide
  • Giant Panda Volunteer program: uniform, a light lunch, admission fee
  • Hotel breakfast
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
  • Single room supplement + $ 54
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Panda Base can only receive around 30 participants per day, in the case that the date selected is unavailable you will be offered an alternative date or refund
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
65%
Original
25%
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