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7 Days

Sichuan

About this Journey

Sichuan is one of China’s most distinctive provinces, known for its spicy food, diverse ethnicities and China’s ‘national treasure’ – the giant panda. Students will broaden their cultural understanding through hands-on activities unique to Western Sichuan such as visiting the Woolong Panda Base and the ancient Tibetan village of Danba.

Where you're going

Map of the expedition across western sichuan

Learning Objectives

History & Culture
Outdoor Education

Program Details

Itinerary

Day 1: Hot Pot and Sichuan Face-changing Opera

Meet your WildChina program leader at campus and transfer to airport
Arrive in Chengdu and transfer to hotel for check-in
Traditional Sichuan Hot Pot Dinner
Enjoy a Sichuan Face-changing Opera performance and be intrigued by this magical Sichuan art

Day 2: Woolong Panda Base

Wake up and have breakfast
On the first leg of our Western Sichuan journey, we’ll stop by the Yingxiu Earthquake Memorial, where students will learn about the incredible force of nature and its chilling impact on Sichuan Province.
Enjoy lunch upon your arrival to Wolong nature reserve
Step into the picturesque scenery of the bamboo-covered mountainsides as we visit Wolong Panda Base and learn about wildlife conservation
Participate in a local farming service activity in a village home on the mountainside
Set up camp lower down the mountain.
Local Sichuan-sandwich dinner and nighttime camping activities

Day 3: Mount Siguniang

Wake up to the sound of the Chinese Er’hu in the distance and participate in morning exercises
Departure for Danba
Stop at Mount Siguniang, for a short hike and enjoy a time of reflection in the shadow of the areas’ highest mountain, standing at 6,250 meters
Lunch
Transfer to Danba and check-in to the guesthouse
Free time to stretch legs and freshen up
Local Tibetan welcome banquet

Day 4: Danba

Wake up and have breakfast
Explore the ancient Tibetan villages around Danba, including the mesmerizing stone towers of Suopo and a visit to the artisans of Jiaju village
Local lunch – Students dive into local culture by participating in Tibetan art activities
Teambuilding activities and reflection session in the hills of Danba
Dinner

Day 5: Tagong Temple

Wake up and have breakfast
Visit Tagong Temple, a true hidden gem nestled in a valley that’s considered the gateway to Tibet
Participate in a Tibetan Philosophy brainstorming activity with prayer flags flapping in the distance
Lunch
Transfer to the Tagong Grasslands
Afternoon meditation and artist expression session on the spiritual grasslands
Transfer to a local guesthouse for a relaxing and peaceful night’s rest

Day 6: Kangding

Wake up and have breakfast
Transfer to Kangding, the capital city of the Tibetan Autonomous District of Garze
Lunch
Take a stroll around town, and visit the Anjue Temple
Enjoy the vibe at the communal evening dancing in the town square. Feel free to join in as well!
Dinner

Day 7: Departure

Wake up and have breakfast
Transfer back to Chengdu
Early Lunch
Transfer to the airport and take your chosen flight home

An Expedition Across Western Sichuan

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