Inner Mongolia, Ji’lin, Ha Er Bin(Summer Tour)
Overview
Northeast China,with endless grasslands and wetlands,it is a perfect place for many birds to breed. Every spring, migratory birds such as cranes, storks, swans, ducks, etc. fly from southern China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and as far away as Australia to the quiet, cool northern part of the world to find a mate and raise their chicks.
Trip Highlights
- Rufous-backed Bunting
- Oriental Stork
- Red-crowned Crane
- White-naped Crane
- Band-bellied Crake
- Swan Goose
- Great Gray Owl
- Ural Owl
- Black-billed Capercaillie
Itinerary
Early morning flight to Ulanhot, arrive at around 9:30am, then drive 3 hrs to Ke Er Qin for Rufous-backed Bunting(Jankovski's), Mongolia lark, Asian Short-toed Lark, Amur Falocon, Pied Wheatear, Meadow Bunting, Daurian Jackdow, Daurian Partridge, Eurasion Eagle Owl, Little Owl,etc. Night in Ke Er Qin city.
Another morning to look for the rare Rufous-backed Bunting(Jankovski's) , then drive towards Xianghai National Wetland(3hrs), stop on the way birding, Oriental Stork, Red-crowned Crane,White-naped Crane,Mongolia lark, Pallasis Sandgrouse, Daurian Partridge, Chinese Gray Shrike,Night at Xianghai Nature reserve or Baicheng city( Another 2.5 hrs drive).
Birding at Xianghai National Wetland in the morning, Oriental Stork, Red-crowned Crane,White-naped Crane, Pallas‘s Sandgrouse, Daurian Partridge, Chinese Gray Shrike,then drive to Qi Qi Ha Er( 4.5hrs) in the afternoon , night at Qiqi Haer, hotel nearby Zhalong Nature reserve or Qiqi haer city
Half day birding at Zhalong Nature Reserve, Oriental Stork, Red-crowned Crane,White-naped Crane,Band-bellied Crake, Yellow-breasted Bunting, Chinese Penduline-Tit,Schrenck's Bittern..Long drive to Hai La Er for (6 hours) ,night in Hai la er City.
Drive to Wu er qi han city ( 2.5hrs, Poor road condition),stop at a few wetlands on the way for possible wetlands birds, Tufted Duck,l Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Brown-cheeked Water rail,Band-bellied Crake, Swinhoe's Rail,Night at Wuerqihan. best in the town
2 full days birding around Wu er qi han. Black-billed Capercallian,Hazel Grouse, Black Grouse, Siberian Jay, Greater,Lesser Spotted,Three-toed, white-backed, black woodpecker, Gray's Grasshopper Warbler, Pallas’s Grasshopper Warbler,Chinese Bush Warbler,Band-bellied Crake, Swinhoe's Rail,Brown-cheeked Water rail,Schrenck’Bittern,Great Gray Owl, Ural Owl, Euration Eagle Owl, Siberian Thrush, Eye-browed Thrush, Red-flanked Bluetail, Yellow-rumped, taiga flycatcher,etc.
Another day birding at Wu er qi han, Black-billed Capercallian,Hazel Grouse, Black Grouse, Siberian Jay, Greater,Lesser Spotted,Three-toed, white-backed, black woodpecker, Gray's Grasshopper Warbler, Pallas’s Grasshopper Warbler,Chinese Bush Warbler,Band-bellied Crake, Swinhoe's Rail,Brown-cheeked Water rail,Schrenck’Bittern,Great Gray Owl, Ural Owl, Euration Eagle Owl, Siberian Thrush, Eye-browed Thrush, Red-flanked Bluetail, Yellow-rumped, taiga flycatcher,etc.
A few hours birding early in the morning, then drive back to Hailaer airport and fly to Beijing or Shanghai, Ha Er Bin or any other cities for departure.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Transportation for the whole trip, a SUV for small private tour, a minibus for a standard group of 8 people.
- All Feeding station fees ,entrance tickets, permits needed for nature reserves and protected areas.
- Hotel Fees throughout the whole trip, the cost is based on twin-sharing rooms. Good hotel in cities and nice and comfortable guesthouse standard hotel nearby the birding sites.
- Bottled water, hot coffee/tea, seasonal fruits and snacks throughout the whole trip.
- Professional Birding guide (If you are a very experienced independent birder who wants to find your own birds,We can also Just arrange a birding driver who knows all the sites.)
- All meals included; Packed breakfasts whenever necessary for an early leaving.
Cost Excludes
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, beer, etc.
- International flight tickets, which will be issued by your side.
- Travel insurance.
- Service tips