Tracking the Flagship Species in the Sanjiangyuan Region: The Lancang Snow Leopard 15D

Duration15 Days
Difficulty 1 star
Three-River-Source Region, known as the "Water Tower of China," is where the Yangtze, Yellow, and Lancang (Mekong) Rivers originate. This vast landscape encompasses towering mountains, sweeping plains, grasslands, forests, Gobi deserts, and arid sands. These diverse ecosystems nurture a wealth of wildlife unique to the region. As one of the planet’s most biodiverse hotspots for large carnivores, Sanjiangyuan is home to at least six apex predators, including snow leopards, leopards, wolves, brown bears, lynxes, and dholes, alongside smaller carnivores like Pallas’s cats, red foxes, and Tibetan foxes. Embark on an extraordinary journey to observe these wild inhabitants thriving in one of Earth’s most ecologically vital and untamed frontiers!
  • Program Outline
  • Dates
  1. D1: Arrive in Yushu

    Accommodation : Sanjiangzhiyuan Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (On Own); Supper (Welcome Dinner)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  2. D2: Yushu - Zadoi

    Transport : Toyota (4-5 hours)

    Accommodation : Zadoi Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (Food Package); Lunch (Simple Meal); Supper (Simple Meal)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

    Zadoi Hotel is situated on Tangfan Avenue in the bustling New Town area, the hub of business, culture, shopping, and tourism. With over 60 rooms, each eco-friendly and oxygen-enriched, the hotel guarantees a comfortable and convenient stay for your high-altitude adventure. So, whether you're road-weary or just looking for some modern comfort, Zadoi Hotel has you covered.

  3. D3: Zadoi - Zado

    Transport : Toyota (3-3.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Food Package); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  4. D4: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  5. D5: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (3-3.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  6. D6: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  7. D7: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  8. D8: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  9. D9: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  10. D10: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  11. D11: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  12. D12: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  13. D13: Zado

    Transport : Toyota (2-2.5 hours)

    Accommodation : ZadoTent in Camping site

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

  14. D14: Zado - Yushu

    Transport : Toyota (5-6 hours)

    Accommodation : Sanjiangzhiyuan Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Chinese Meal); Supper (Farewell Dinner)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  15. D15: Yushu; Departure or Extension Program

    Transport : Toyota (0.5-1 hour)

    Meal : Breakfast

Date of departureDate of return
2025-05-102025-05-24招募中
2025-06-142025-06-28招募中
2025-07-122025-07-26招募中

Route Type Safari Habitat & Life

Route Code469-566-13D-

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