Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Panda Base volunteering, Shanghai

Visit China, the only place on earth where panda lovers can volunteer at the Bifengxia Panda Center and closely interact with these amazing animals.

In 2012, we are going to offer two Panda Volunteer Programs for our panda lovers. Here are the tour dates:

May 17 – 28, 12 Days, land price is $2360 pp based on double occupancy; single supplement is $490.

Sept 7 – 18, 12 Days, land price is $2490 pp based on double occupancy; single supplement is $490.

Above prices are based on a minimum of 10 full paying participants on each group.

Suzanne Braden, Executive Director of Pandas International, will participate in the fall program with the tour at Bifengxia and discuss panda behaviors and efforts for the long-term conservation of this endangered species.

On this tour, you will also explore Beijing, Xi’an, Sichuan, and Shanghai — visiting the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, Jinsha Museum, Chengdu Panda Breeding Center, Shangli Old Village, the Bund, and Shanghai Museum.

Suzanne started the non-profit Pandas International in 1999 to benefit the long-term survival of the endangered Giant Panda.

Her work since the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake has been invaluable in bringing critically needed supplies and expertise to help the relocated pandas. A portion of your tour cost will be donated to Pandas International to further their conservation efforts.


Download the 2012 Spring Panda Volunteering Program; 2012 Fall Panda Volunteering Program (7 pages); or the Reservation Form (2 pages)

12 Days, May 17 – 28, 2012 and September 7 – 18, 2012




More importantly, with this tour, you will volunteer at the Bifengxia Panda Center and have the opportunity to see Tai Shan of the DC National Zoo and Mei Lan of the Atlanta Zoo in their new homes!


At Access China Tours, all of our China tour packages include all land prices, private accommodation, transportation, expert guides and most meals in China.

Included meals follow the day’s description and accommodation
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner).

Scroll down for the tour’s more detailed itinerary. For more information, please see What is Included in ACT’s tours.





Panda Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Depart North America
Fly from North America to Beijing, China


Day 2 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing to be met by an ACT guide and transfer to Beijing Penta Hotel in downtown Beijing. Group gathers together and enjoys a Welcome Dinner.
Beijing Penta Hotel (D)


Day 3 Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square with a photo stop at the “Egg”-National Opera House and tour the Forbidden City. In the afternoon visit the Great Wall at Badaling; enjoy an authentic Peking Duck Dinner.
Beijing Penta Hotel (B-L-D)


Day 4 Xi’an
Get up early this morning and visit to Temple of Heaven to see local residents doing Taichi, Qigong, and other exercises; transfer to airport and fly to Xi’an; met by guide and transfer to hotel; visit Ancient City Wall and the South Gate market; Dumpling Dinner at a local restaurant.
Xi’an Grand New World Hotel (B-D)


Day 5 Chengdu
Excursion to the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum; transfer to airport and fly to Chengdu; upon arrival, greeted by ACT representative and transfer to hotel for check-in; enjoy a Sichuan Cuisine Dinner
Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel (B-D)


Day 6 Chengdu
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing in Chengdu: early morning go to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center for a close look at pandas including Mei Lan recently relocated from the Atlanta Zoo; then tour Jinsha Museum, Kuanzhai Lane Pedestrian Street, Wenshu Temple, and a local famous tea house; end the day with dazzling Sichuan face-changing & local show (1st class seats) at Shufengyayun Theater.
Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel (B-L)


Day 7 Bifengxia Panda Center
After breakfast, drive 2.5 hours to Bifengxia Panda Center; make a stop at the traditional Shangli Old Town for a brief tour; arrive in Ya’an City at noon and check in hotel; after lunch, go to Bifengxia for a tour of the panda center and the environs; join the orientation and training at the center; return to Ya’an and enjoy a Local Cuisine Dinner; stay for 3 nights at centrally located Ya’an Moon Star Hotel.
Ya’an Ibis Hotel (B-L-D)


Day 8 Bifengxia Panda Center
Bifengxia volunteering work at Bifengxia Panda Center with round trip transfer. Evening panda conservation talk with Suzanne Braden (for the Fall program only).
Ya’an Ibis Hotel (B)


Day 9 Bifengxia Panda Center
Bifengxia volunteering work at Bifengxia Panda Center with round trip transfer.
Ya’an Ibis Hotel (B)


Day 10 Shanghai
After breakfast and checking out of hotel.  Go to the Bifengxia Panda Center a last time to bid farewell to Tai Shan, the other pandas and the staff.  Transfer to Chengdu Airport and fly to Shanghai. Met and transfer to hotel; dinner is at your own leisure.
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Shanghai (B-L)


Day 11 Shanghai
Visit The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, and former French Concession; some free time in the afternoon; enjoy a group farewell Shanghai Cuisine Dinner.
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Shanghai (B-L-D)


Day 12 Shanghai – Home
Return transfer to the airport and fly home.
(B)


Download the 2012 Spring Panda Volunteering Program; 2012 Fall Panda Volunteering Program (7 pages); or the Reservation Form (2 pages)


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