Approximately 15% of China is protected by nature reserves, including the spectacular Tangjiahe Nature Reserve in Sichuan, home to small populations of the endangered giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey and golden takin.
Situated in North-west China on the eastern side of the Tibetan Plateau, the stunning mountain landscape of the Gouli Valleys is one of the best places in China for mammal watching. A variety of ungulates and smaller mammals can be observed here, yet it's the big cats that take top billing. Find Out More
Situated in the Hengduan Mountains southwest of Chengdu in the province of Sichuan, the Lahabe Nature Reserve is a protected area of alpine forest which is perfect for red panda. This reserve is one of the best places in the world to see this characterful mammals as well as a host of other species. Find Out More
Situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, the grasslands and rocky outcrops of Ruoergai are one of the few places to see China’s iconic cats – Pallas’s cat and Chinese mountain cat. Tibetan fox and wolf are also spotted here, making it an excellent location to see the region’s predators. Find Out More
Tangjiahe Nature Reserve is situated along the northeast border of Sichuan Province, right in the centre of China. Covering an area of 400 square kilometres, this reserve was established as a refuge for wild giant pandas, but is currently one of the best spots to see China’s mammals. Find Out More
China is blessed with incredible biodiversity and is home to some of the world’s most endangered species, ranging from red pandas to Pallas’s cat. China’s nature reserves offer an abundance of wildlife, including over 550 mammal species and an amazing 1,400 species of birds.
Hidden in the remote province of Qinghai, China’s Valley of the Cats is a haven for some of the world’s finest felines. This network of interconnecting valleys has only become accessible relatively recently and encounters with snow leopard, Pallas’s cat and Eurasian lynx are all possible. Find out more about China’s Valley of the Cats
This small group tour through the province of Sichuan provides opportunities to see some of China’s unique and rare wildlife. Sichuan is one of the few places on Earth where there are reliable chances to see red pandas, Pallas’s cat, Tibetan fox, golden snub nosed monkey and many other fascinating mammals. Find out more about Sichuan’s Sensational Mammals & Birds
Seasonal timings in China are similar to those in Europe and the US, but due its sheer size, there is a diversity of climates across the country. The best time to visit is during the spring and autumn when temperatures are cooler and rainfall is lower.
Best time to see red panda in the wild
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