Gaoligong rainforest paradise with Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon | Yunnan, China

Arrive independently and check in at the hotel (to be communicated closer to departure). We will have a welcome dinner at 7pm. Overnight at Mangshi.

We will visit the langur habitat in the morning, searching for the Indo-Chinese grey langur and learn about other effective conservation measures outside protected areas (OECM). In the afternoon, we’ll head to the Hornbill Valley. We’ll have a talk on Hornbill Valley and birdwatching economics in the evening. Total hiking distance today is 6km (2–3 hours)

China is home to over 1,460 bird species, and Yingjiang County alone has recorded more than 700. All five hornbill species in China can be found here. We will look for hornbills, woodpeckers, magpies, bee-eaters, trogons, and grey peacock-pheasant. We’ll also search for rare orchids and staghorn ferns. We’ll also have a night walk to look for slow lorises, civets, owls, flying squirrels, and other nocturnal animals.

We’ll start the day with an early birdwatching walk in Hornbill Valley, our last chance to find hornbills. Then we’ll travel to Tengchong, and relax in natural hot springs. You’ll have some free time in the evening to explore Tengchong Night Market. Hiking distance today is 5 km (4–5 hours). Overnight at Tengchong.

We’ll visit the habitat of the Skywalker hoolock gibbon in lush mid-montane evergreen forests. We’ll also learn about their daily lives, songs, and conservation efforts. In the afternoon, we’ll hike through Gaoligong. Overnight at Tengchong.

All good things come to an end. You can either depart directly from Tengchong, or return by minibus to Mangshi Airport for departure (2.5-3 hour).