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 Great Wall and overnight train to Chengdu
Day 4 Arrival in Chengdu
Day 5 Chengdu Moon Bear Rescue Center
Day 6 Chengdu-Panda Center Day and overnight train to Lhasa
Day 7 On board train Chengdu-Lhasa
Day 8 Arrival in Lhasa
Days 9-11 Lhasa
Duration: 11 days
Fundraising Target: US$1,500
Trip Cost: US$2,290
Departure Date: 5th September 2011
Activities: Trekking
Grading: 2 - Adventure touring and day walking
Charity Supported: Animals Asia Foundation
Animals Asia Foundation was founded by 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 organization with it's headquarters in Hong Kong, and offices in Vietnam, the UK, USA, Australia, Germany and Italy and Moon Bear Rescue Centers in China and Vietnam. It has more than 260 staff worldwide.
Our flagship project, the Moon Bear Rescue, involves the ongoing rescue of 500 suffering and endangered bears from bile farms in China and 200 bears in Vietnam. Other campaigns includes "Friends... or Food" against dog and cat-eating, Dr Dog and Professor Paws programs promoting animal therapy and companion animal education in schools, and various projects that seek to end wild animal performances in Asian circuses, and endorse "Healing without Harm" principles of traditional Asian medicine.
Trip Inclusions
A donation of US$1,500 to Animals Asia Foundation (tax deductible for US citizens) • 8 breakfast, 5 lunches and 6 dinners * airport transfer on day 1 and day 11 * 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 vehicle • soft sleeper train between Beijing-Chengdu-Lhasa.
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