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THE HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR PANDA CONSERVATION

FUNDRAISING ECO-TOUR PROGRAMME
PRESENTS:

An Encounter with the Giant Pandas of Wolong Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China

1^st April - 4^th April 2002

A unique adventure that brings you closer to China's national treasure and global symbol of conservation, the Giant Panda. Your donations will go towards our projects to build a better future for this magnificent and critically endangered species.

A Wolong Nature Reserve's Breeding Research Centre, home of Ocean Park's giant pandas An An and Jia Jia, over 55 adorable giant pandas await your visit. During your two-day stay at Wolong, you will be taken on a tour to the research centre and find out everything you have ever wanted to know about Giant Pandas. You will get to see how food for the Giant Panda is prepared and witness the heart-melting moments of the panda mums and centre staff caring for the baby pandas. Furthermore, for the energetic and outdoor-loving, there will be a hiking excursion to the beautiful snow-covered Balang Mountains near by, or you may choose a leisure stroll in the Wuyipeng panda observation station to explore the rich and wondrous wildlife. Be on the look out for any rustling in the bamboo bushes!

Organiser: The Hong Kong Society for Panda Conservation (HKSPC)

Tour Operator: China Golden Bridge International, Hong Kong

Adventure Guide: *Mr. Luo Kai Yue of Managing Director of Golden Bridge Travel

Programme Leader: Mr. Kwan Kam Fan, Executive Director of HKSPC

*Mr. Luo, formerly an English instructor in tertiary education, has over ten years of experience in eco-expeditions. He looks forward to sharing with you his wealth of knowledge on the ecological places we will visit.

Adventure Itinerary

1^st April PM Dragonair flight to Chengdu

Check-in in *Jingjiang Hotel in Chengdu

Group dinner in hotel in Chengdu

2^nd April AM Early breakfast in Jingjiang Hotel

Depart Chengdu to Wolong (172Km drive, local driving time approx 4-5hours with breaks to stretch your legs)

PM Lunch at Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel restaurant

Check-in at Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel

Meet with reserve staff and tour of Wolong Nature Reserve Breeding Base.

Group Dinner at Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel restaurant

3^rd April AM Breakfast at Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel restaurant

AM&PM Group A: Drive to Balang Mountain (at 4484m above sea level) to enjoy the beautiful change of scenery at higher altitudes

Picnic Lunch

AM Visit to Wuyipeng Panda Observation Station (drive to proximity then on foot)

PM Join Group B

AM Group B: **Part II visit to the Breeding Centre Base & free time to walk around to enjoy the pandas

PM Lunch at Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel Restaurant

Visit Wolong Nature Museum in Wolong Village & around area

Group Dinner at Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel restaurant followed by a cultural display of Qiang and Tibetian minority tribal dance by fire.

4^th April AM Early breakfast in Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel restaurant

Check-out of Wolong Mountain Villa Hotel

Leave Wolong to Chengdu

PM Lunch in Chengdu

Return flight to Hong Kong

* A five-star hotel in the heart of Chendgu city, half an hour drive from the airport.

**Activities tentatively planned Part II Breeding Base visit includes panda food kitchen, veterinary hospital and panda nursery. It is essential to maintain a germ-free environment for the panda infants, therefore, entry to the nursery is restricted. Research and breeding base staff will be on site to talk about the latest techniques and research projects in panda reproduction and conservation.
Adventure Fee & Donation

HK$12,000 / person, inclusive of fixed round-trip Hong Kong - Chengdu airfare, airport tax, hotel accommodation, Chinese meals and land transportation (within China only). Fees are the same for adults and children, based on twin occupancy of hotel rooms.

All proceeds, after deducting tour cost, are channelled towards giant panda conservation projects in Sichuan.

Application & Enrolment

Simply fill in the reply slip form to let us know of your response and contact details. Our staff (Queeny) will be in touch to confirm your enrolment and explain about the payment procedure.

Book now! Spaces are limited to only 20.

About HKSPC

HKSPC is a young and independent charitable organisation. It was established in March 1999 at the initiative of Ocean Park following the arrival of a pair of Giant Pandas, An An and Jia Jia, gifted to the people of Hong Kong by China.

Led by its mission to ensure the survival of giant pandas, HKSPC strongly supports research studies based on the pandas and their habitat, as well as heightens awareness amongst the people of Hong Kong. Support and contributions of caring individuals and corporations make the work of HKSPC possible.

The Society currently has two major projects in Sichuan, one of which is to contribute funding to build a new research veterinary hospital at Wolong Nature Reserve, while the other is the adoption of Mabian Dafending Nature reserve. The latter project aims to help the local communities of the Mabian Dafending nature reserve to develop sustainably, to harmonise their needs and the needs of giant pandas for a protected area there they can thrive undisturbed.

About Wolong Nature Reserve

Amongst the 32 nature reserves established by the government of China, Wolong is one of the first and largest. The breeding centre was built in 1980 and operated as a small-scale rescue centre catering for the wild panda population in the near by mountains. Over the years, the Centre has gained a leading role in all aspects of panda research, with distinctive achievement in panda breeding. The Centre boasts a remarkable record of over 32 panda births since 1991.

Currently, a new research veterinary hospital is being built at the Centre. HKPSC is proud to be a part of this project which furthers the growth and leadership of the Centre in panda breeding, research and conservation.

To : Mr. Kwan Kam Fan

Hong Kong Society For Panda Conservation (HKSPC)

Ocean Park, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Fax: 2553 5840

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Reply Form - Eco-Tourism Fundraising Programme:

AN ENCOUNTER WITH GIANT PANDAS OF WOLONG NATURE RESERVE, SICHUAN, CHINA

1^ST APRIL- 4^TH APRIL 2002

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Last modified : 19^th February 2002