We commence our journey in one of the most majestic cities, Beijing. Here we visit some of the most historically significant landmarks in China including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and China's largest man made structure, The Great Wall. After sampling some exquisite cuisine for which China is famous, we board our overnight train to Chengdu where we visit the Moon Bear Rescue Center supported by Animals Asia Foundation, and also the Panda Breeding Research Center. Our journey continues with the famous train ride Chengdu-Lhasa. A unique adventure that will bring us all the way to Tibet. Here we take in the highlights off this ancient city including the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the Norbulingka.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Day 2 In Beijing
Day 3 Beijing - Great Wall
Day 4 Flight to Chengdu - In Chengdu
Day 5 In Chengdu - China Bear Rescue Center
Day 6 Chengdu - Pandas - Train Chengdu to Lhasa
Day 7 On board train Chengdu-Lhasa
Day 8 Arrive Lhasa
Days 9-10 In Lhasa
Day 11 Outside Lhasa
Day 12 Lhasa, end of tour
Duration: 12 days
Fundraising Target: US$1,000
Trip Cost: US$2,390
Departure Date: 31 August 2012
Activities: Adventure Touring, Day Walking
Grading: 2 - Adventure touring
Charity Supported: Animals Asia Foundation
Animals Asia Foundation was founded by Dr. Jill Robinson MBE in 1998 and is devoted to the welfare of wild, domesticated and endangered species across the region. Animals Asia is an Asia-based, government registered charity headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in the USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Australia, Vietnam and China with bear rescue centers in both Vietnam and China.
Animals Asia’s flagship program, End Bear Farming aims to bring the barbaric practice of bear farming and the bile trade to an end. Other projects include Cat and Dog Welfare which campaigns against dog and cat-eating and promotes animal therapy and companion animal education in schools and Action Against Cruelty which seeks to end animal performances in Asian circuses, and endorses “Healing without Harm” principles of traditional Asian medicine.
Trip Inclusions
8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners - all vegetarian meals • Airport transfers on Day 1, 4 and 12 • Expert bilingual guide • Medical kit • Comfortable 4-star hotels on a twin share basis • Sightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary • Private air-conditioned vehicles • Domestic flight Beijing- Chengdu • Soft sleeper train between Chengdu/Lhasa
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