25 Days West Yunnan Panorama Birding Tour

Morning birding at Haigeng Park, Dianchi Lake, and Green Lake Park, wintering grounds for migratory waterfowl, gulls, and passerines. These urban wetlands offer excellent photographic opportunities and gentle acclimatization.

Accommodation: Kunming
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning flight to Shangri-La. Spend the afternoon birding around Napahai Lake, an important high-altitude wetland attracting geese, ducks, raptors, and plateau specialists. Later explore Dukezong Ancient Town and walk up Guishan Hill to view the giant prayer wheel and panoramic Tibetan plateau scenery.

Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning birding near Songzanlin Monastery and Lamu Yangtso Lake, combining Tibetan cultural landscapes with rich birdlife. Continue driving to Tacheng, home of the Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey, and visit Tacheng Snub-nosed Monkey National Park, observing monkeys and forest birds at dusk.

Accommodation: Tacheng
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Early birding and monkey observation in the park. Drive along the upper Yangtze River, stopping at Shigu Town, First Bend of the Yangtze River, Stone Drum, Iron Chain Bridge, and Red Army Memorial Hall. Continue to Lijiang.

Accommodation: Baisha Holiday Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning birding at Lion Hill, Black Dragon Pool, and Xiangshan Mountain. Afternoon exploration of Lijiang Ancient Town, Mu Palace, and Shuhe Old Town, blending cultural heritage with urban birding.

Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Full-day birding at Lashihai Lake, a critical wintering site for migratory birds. Over 165 species have been recorded here, including large numbers of waterfowl and wetland specialists.

Accommodation: Baisha Holiday Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Birding around Jianhu Lake in Jianchuan County, then explore Shaxi Ancient Town, a well-preserved Tea Horse Road settlement featuring Sideng Street, Yujin Bridge, Xingjiao Temple, and the ancient stage. Transfer to Dali.

Accommodation: Dali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning birding on Mount Cangshan, with chances to see Lady Amherst’s Pheasant, Fire-tailed Sunbird, and Blood Pheasant at higher elevations. Afternoon birding in agricultural landscapes.

Accommodation: Dali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Continue birding on Mount Cangshan, then drive to Bawan via Baoshan. Evening birding along the Nujiang River valley, targeting lowland and riverine species.

Accommodation: Bawan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive to Baihualing, the most accessible birding area of Gaoligongshan. Roadside birding en route with increasing forest diversity.

Accommodation: Baihualing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Four full days birding around Baihualing, focusing on different elevations and microhabitats, including:

• Lady Amherst’s Pheasant Birding Point

• Scarlet Finch Site

• Birding Place 32

• Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant Area

Key species include Sclater’s Monal, Silver Pheasant, Ward’s Trogon, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Cachar Wedge-billed Wren, multiple laughingthrushes, babblers, and broadbills.

Accommodation: Baihualing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Four full days birding around Baihualing, focusing on different elevations and microhabitats, including:

• Lady Amherst’s Pheasant Birding Point

• Scarlet Finch Site

• Birding Place 32

• Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant Area

Key species include Sclater’s Monal, Silver Pheasant, Ward’s Trogon, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Cachar Wedge-billed Wren, multiple laughingthrushes, babblers, and broadbills.

Accommodation: Baihualing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Four full days birding around Baihualing, focusing on different elevations and microhabitats, including:

• Lady Amherst’s Pheasant Birding Point

• Scarlet Finch Site

• Birding Place 32

• Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant Area

Key species include Sclater’s Monal, Silver Pheasant, Ward’s Trogon, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Cachar Wedge-billed Wren, multiple laughingthrushes, babblers, and broadbills.

Accommodation: Baihualing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Four full days birding around Baihualing, focusing on different elevations and microhabitats, including:

• Lady Amherst’s Pheasant Birding Point

• Scarlet Finch Site

• Birding Place 32

• Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant Area

Key species include Sclater’s Monal, Silver Pheasant, Ward’s Trogon, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Cachar Wedge-billed Wren, multiple laughingthrushes, babblers, and broadbills.

Accommodation: Baihualing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive toward Tengchong, with roadside birding stops. Spend the afternoon birding in Laifengshan Forest Park, an excellent low- to mid-elevation forest site.

Accommodation: Tengchong
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Early birding at Laifengshan, then visit Yunfengshan, a Taoist mountain rich in mid-altitude bird species. Continue to Yingjiang, one of China’s premier tropical birding regions.

Accommodation: Yingjiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive to Yingjiang Hornbill Valley, targeting hornbills and rainforest species. Overnight in Hongbeng Village, close to prime birding areas.

Accommodation: Hongbeng Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning birding at additional sites near Hornbill Valley, then return to Yingjiang for overnight.

Accommodation: Yingjiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visit Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, home to China’s best-preserved tropical rainforest. Birding near the legendary King of Banyan Trees, a magnet for canopy species.

Accommodation: Nabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Early morning birding in Xima Village, near the Myanmar border. Walk along the historic Mahuangpo (Leech Road), a productive yet adventurous birding trail.

Accommodation: Nabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning birding at Tongbiguan, then continue to Ruili. Birding at Hushadongshan and Jiule Reservoir, targeting laughingthrushes, bulbuls, and waterbirds.

Accommodation: Ruili
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Birding at Nanjingli and Ruili Botanical Garden, combining tropical vegetation with diverse birdlife.

Accommodation: Ruili
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Full-day birding in Moli Tropical Forest and Wanding Forest Park, focusing on lowland rainforest species and mixed feeding flocks.

Accommodation: Ruili
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to the airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast