DAY 6: DEPARTURE FROM BAIHUALING (BAIHUALING-BAOSHAN-KUNMING)
In the morning, depart from Baihualing (百花岭). You can either take a flight from Baoshan (保山) or travel by high-speed train to Kunming (昆明) for your departure.
Bird species observed:
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Blood Pheasant (血雀)
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Sword-billed Laughingthrush (剑嘴鹛)
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Red-throated Hill Partridge (红喉山鹧鸪)
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Striated Spiderhunter (纹背捕蛛鸟)
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Wedge-billed Wren-Babbler (楔嘴鹩鹛)
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White-bellied Babax (白腹幽鹛)
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Yellow-necked Tit (黄颈凤鹛)
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Grey-crowned Tit (灰眶雀鹛)
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Brown-throated Sunbird (褐胁雀鹛)
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White-bellied Sunbird (白腹凤鹛)
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Black-headed Laughingthrush (黑头奇鹛)
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Long-tailed Laughingthrush (长尾奇鹛)
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Beautiful Laughingthrush (丽色奇鹛)
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White-throated Robin (白喉鸲鹟)
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Chestnut-throated Babbler (栗喉鵙鹛)
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Red-winged Shrike (红翅鵙鹛)
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White-bellied Short-winged Thrush (白腹短翅鸲)
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Red-headed Laughingthrush (红头穗鹛)
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Black-headed Laughingthrush (黑头穗鹛)
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Golden-headed Laughingthrush (金头穗鹛)
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Yellow-green Flycatcher (黄绿鹎)
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Long-tailed Shrike (纵纹绿鹎)
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Short-legged Shrike (短脚鹎)
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Crested Finchbill (凤头雀嘴鹎)
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Star-headed Woodpecker (星头啄木鸟)
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Red-breasted Woodpecker (赤胸啄木鸟)
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Great Spotted Woodpecker (大拟啄木鸟)
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Blue-throated Woodpecker (蓝喉拟啄木鸟)
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Large Yellow-crowned Woodpecker (大黄冠啄木鸟)
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Golden-throated Woodpecker (金喉拟啄木鸟)
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Yellow-billed Chestnut Woodpecker (黄嘴栗啄木鸟)
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Short-tailed Shrike (方尾鹟)
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Golden-winged Wren-Babbler (金翅噪鹛)
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Red-tailed Wren-Babbler (赤尾噪鹛)
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Red-winged Babbler (红翅薮鹛)
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Blue-winged Wren-Babbler (蓝翅噪鹛)
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Grey-flanked Wren-Babbler (灰胁噪鹛)
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Plain Wren-Babbler (纯色噪鹛)
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Little Cuckoo (小仙鹟)
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Large Cuckoo (大仙鹟)
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Chestnut-breasted Babbler (栗臀鳾)
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Black-chested Thrush (黑胸鸫)
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Orange-headed Thrush (橙头地鸫)
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White-browed Thrush (白眉鸫)
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Long-tailed Thrush (长尾地鸫)
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Tiger-spotted Thrush (虎斑地鸫)
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Grey-headed Robin (灰林鸲)
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Yellow-cheeked Tit (黄颊山雀)
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Golden-eyed Babbler (金眼鹛雀)
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Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon (楔尾绿鸠)
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White-throated Fantail (白喉扇尾鹟)
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Spotted-breasted Wren-Babbler (斑胸勾嘴鹛)
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Golden-crowned Warbler (金冠地莺)
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Grey-bellied Warbler (灰腹地莺)
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Golden-headed Leaf Warbler (金头缝叶莺)
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Chestnut-headed Bush Warbler (栗头地莺)
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Scaly-breasted Partridge (鳞胸鹪鹛)
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Golden-crowned Flycatcher (金眶鹟莺)
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Rusty-breasted Blue Robin (锈胸蓝鸲鹟)
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Black-chested Sunbird (黑胸太阳鸟)
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Blue-throated Sunbird (蓝喉太阳鸟)
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Yellow-bellied Sunbird (黄腰太阳鸟)
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Green-throated Sunbird (绿喉太阳鸟)
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Brown-chested Junglefowl (棕胸竹鸡)
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Brown Wood Owl (褐林鸮)
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Grey Wood Owl (灰林鸮)
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Forest Spotted Owl (林角鸮)
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Red-spotted Owl (红角鸮)
Activity Fee Excludes Round-trip Flights
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Member Price: 5580 CNY/person (includes 1 professional guide for every 10 participants)
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Non-member Price: 5880 CNY/person (includes 1 professional guide for every 10 participants)
If you need us to book flight tickets, the additional cost is 2500 CNY/person (based on actual ticket prices! Adjustments will be made accordingly).
Standard Package Includes:
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Accommodation: 5 nights at Baihualing Mountain Lodge (百花岭山庄)
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Transportation: Local air-conditioned tourist vehicle and Baihualing’s local 7-seat van
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Meals: 8 lunches and 5 breakfasts (lunch 40 CNY/person, breakfast 15 CNY/person)
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Full-service: Excellent tour leader services throughout the trip
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Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and tourist accident insurance
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Local Birding Guide and Bird Pond Fees
Exclusions:
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Round-trip flight tickets
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Natural Exploration — Nature Painting
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Binoculars
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Bonfire Party
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Parent-child Tea Party
Items to Bring:
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Binoculars (Essential) – We recommend avoiding binoculars with red coatings.
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Bird books (or other related materials)
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Pen and notebook
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Camera and related equipment
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Laptop and accessories, USB drive, etc.
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Mobile phones and other electronic devices (and related charging equipment)
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Cash (We suggest exchanging foreign currency in advance)
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Mosquito repellent and other commonly used outdoor medications
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Clothing: Quick-drying clothes, rainproof jackets, and some warm clothing and change of clothes. Outdoor clothes should be long-sleeved and long-legged. Outdoor shoes (preferably waterproof) are recommended. Avoid brightly colored clothing, especially red, white, or yellow.
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Flashlight
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Raincoat and umbrella (Essential)
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Luggage (Preferably hands-free)
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Water bottle (Essential)
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Dry snacks (Appropriate amount)
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Common medicines
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ID card (Essential)
Important Notes:
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Be punctual for all meetups.
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Follow the guide’s instructions; do not act independently or travel alone.
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During natural observation, avoid speaking loudly.
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Keep detailed records during the observation process and summarize the species you have seen at night, as instructed by the guide.
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Take care of public property.
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Respect the environment and avoid littering. Please bring your own trash bags.
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Be mindful of mosquito bites and take measures to prevent rain and sun exposure.
Service Excluded:
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Single room supplement;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
- Personal travel insurance;
- All optional programs;
Travel Tips:
- Since it’s a long journey and challenging, it’s suggested to prepare high-energy food, a bottle of water, a walking stick, fleece Jackets, a kneecap, a head lamp, and do not push yourself to limits.
- Hikers should make a reasonable daily plan according to their physical strength. Usually, you should walk 4-5 km per hour and have a rest under a tree or pavilion for 15 minutes.
- Apart from the necessities, try to shrink your bag. Don’t forget to wear a sunhat and take with a bottle of water in case of sunstroke.
- It’s suggested to hike with others and take care each other as Gaoligongshan Reserve is undeveloped with vast wild animals.
- Carry with a raincoat and a warm clothing as the weather is changeable.
