Alpine Birding in Western Sichuan

A five-day route through forest edges, alpine scrub and meadows, with walking locations selected for the season and access conditions.

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Length: 5 days / 4 nights
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Price: From $1,680 · Indicative starting price assumes two travellers, standard accommodation and the proposed route. Dates, party size, lodging and transport are confirmed in a written quotation.
Group size: Up to 6
Highest altitude: 2800 m
Difficulty: Moderate walking

Highlights

Chengdu → Wolong area → Balang Mountain area → Wolong → Chengdu

Day 1 Meet in Chengdu
Chengdu · 2800 m · Overnight: Local accommodation
Arrive in Chengdu and discuss equipment, walking pace and recent road conditions. Rest before entering the mountains.
Day 2 Montane Forest Edges
Wolong area · 2800 m · Overnight: Local accommodation
Transfer from Chengdu to the Wolong area, with breaks en route. Use permitted forest-edge trails for an introductory afternoon observation.
Day 3 Alpine Meadows
Balang Mountain area · 2800 m · Overnight: Local accommodation
Choose observation locations in the Balang Mountain area according to weather and access. Work slowly from a distance, resting at midday without pursuing birds.
Day 4 Return to the Forest
Wolong area · 2800 m · Overnight: Local accommodation
Revisit forest trails at dawn, including understory details and natural bird behaviour. Review images in the afternoon and photograph the habitat if weather permits.
Day 5 Morning Observation and Return
Chengdu · 2800 m · Overnight: Tour ends
Allow a short morning observation when return times permit, then travel to Chengdu without delaying confirmed onward transfers.

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Travel to and from the departure city, personal purchases and items outside the quotation.