Bird

In the far west of China, where the atlas marks in streaks of purple the great plateau of Tibet tumbling to the south and east into the plains of China, the great province of Sichuan lies. Its subtropical fertile plain, known as the Red Basin, is ringed by mountains, and its remoteness from the political center and its relative inaccessibility, until recently ensured that this region was China's 'Wild West', to both Chinese and foreigners alike.

The great range of environmental conditions here makes a fabulously bird-rich region, home to the bulk of China's endemic birds and the home of its Giant Pandas. On this exciting trip we will concentrate on seeing the endemic and near-endemic species as well as sampling the cuisine, genuine hospitality and dramatic scenery for which this region is rightly famous. Although the wild mountainous terrain and torrential rivers have combined to keep the province isolated until relatively recently, today the rich diversity of habitats and a well-developed tourist infrastructure make Sichuan an appealing destination for a birding tour.

->>The List of The Bird in Sichuan