Chengdu Conservation & Endangered Species Itinerary

The itinerary shown is purely an example. All of our trips can be built around your school’s needs, with so many wonderful things going on in these Chinese cities, there’s so much to see and do…

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Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome to Sichuan

Arrival in Chengdu and transfer to hotel

Welcome briefing: Chengdu as a centre for wildlife conservation and sustainability

Introduction to student journals and field notebooks

Evening meal and time to rest

Day 2 – Young Environmentalists

Exploring how young people in China learn about nature and the environment

Interactive group activities and informal discussion

Introduction to key themes: biodiversity, sustainability and conservation

Evening at the hotel and short walk in the local area

Day 3 – Giant Pandas & Conservation in Action

Visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Focus on:

  • Endangered species and conservation efforts

  • Habitat protection and biodiversity

  • Breeding programmes and conservation science

Observation activities, sketching and photography

Evening meal and time to relax with group activities

Day 4 – Rivers, Landscapes & Human Interaction

Excursion to Leshan Giant Buddha

Exploring:

  • The relationship between people and natural landscapes

  • Rivers, erosion and landscape formation

  • Cultural heritage shaped by the environment

Time to explore the surrounding area and viewpoints

Evening return to Chengdu

 

Day 5 – Forests, Food Chains & Ecosystems

Visit to a local forest or nature reserve

Exploring:

  • Habitats and biodiversity

  • Food chains and adaptation

  • Human impact on ecosystems

Fieldwork-style activities including observation and recording

Evening visit to Jinli Ancient Street

Street food, lanterns and local crafts

Day 6 – Conservation in Action Project Day

Group project:

How can we protect biodiversity locally and globally?

Students work in teams to:

  • Explore real-world environmental challenges

  • Compare approaches in China and the UK

  • Develop ideas and practical solutions

Creative outcomes (presentations, posters or journals)

Evening at the hotel with group activities

Day 7 – Sustainability, Culture & Celebration

Exploring sustainability in modern Chengdu

Focus on:

  • Urban green spaces

  • Sustainable lifestyles

  • Balancing city life with nature

Visit to a local park or river area

Evening Sichuan food experience (dumplings or hot pot)

Evening performance of Sichuan Opera face-changing

Farewell group dinner

Day 8 – Reflection & Departure

Final journal reflections and certificates

Group discussion: key learning and experiences

Programme close and transfer to airport