Chengdu Conservation & Endangered Species Itinerary

The itinerary shown is an example and can be adapted to suit each school’s curriculum, interests and travel preferences.

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome to Sichuan

Arrival in Chengdu and airport transfer to Hotel
Welcome briefing: Chengdu as a centre for wildlife conservation and sustainability
Introduction to student journals / field notebooks
Evening meal and rest

Day 2 – Host School Exchange: Young Environmentalists

Full day at partner school
Joint activities with Chinese students:
School life and daily routines
How young people in China learn about nature and the environment
Fun group activities and informal discussion
Evening in the Hotel and walk around the local area.

Day 3 – Giant Pandas & Conservation in Action

Visit to the Giant Panda Research & Conservation Centre
Focus on:
Endangered species
Habitat protection
Breeding and conservation science
Observation tasks and wildlife sketching / photography
Evening meal with board games and fun in the hotel

Day 4 – Forests, Food Chains & Ecosystems

Visit to nearby forest or nature reserve area
Study of:
Habitats and biodiversity
Food chains and adaptation
Human impact on ecosystems
Simple field-study style activities
Evening visit to Jinli Ancient Street
Street food, lanterns, local crafts

Day 5 – Host School Project Day: Protecting Nature

Second day at partner school
Joint project:
“How can we protect biodiversity locally and globally?”
Comparing UK and Chinese approaches
Short student presentations
Evening in Hotel

Day 6 – Sustainability, Cities & Everyday Life

Workshop or visit focusing on:
Urban green spaces
Sustainable living
How cities protect nature
Visit to local park or river area
Evening Sichuan food experience
Dumplings or hot-pot style meal
Discussion on food, farming and sustainability

Day 7 – Culture, Reflection & Celebration

Visit to cultural site or nature-focused museum
Reflection session:
What students learned about conservation
Biggest surprises about China and wildlife
Sichuan Opera & face-changing performance
Farewell group dinner

Day 8 – Departure