In the age of globalization, ecological topics have increasingly garnered attention worldwide. It has become vital to enhance the understanding of ecosystem and environmental awareness of students so that they will grow into future global citizen with responsibilities and positive world views. 

▲ Pied Falconet

The time from April to May is the best time for this trip because it is time when things revive after cold winter. We have carefully designed this trip focusing on ecology and environmental protection. Centered around the theme ‘the protection of the ecosystem at Ganjiang River Headwater, we will take you to the headwater area of Ganjiang river to observe its birds, plants,marine organism,geological environment and Wastewater treatment to help the trip participants understand how the ecosystem works and think about the harmonious coexistence between human and nature so as to build sustainable way of life.  

▲ Monotropastrum globosum

Goals of this Camp

1) Knowledge Enhancement  

In this trip, we will help students acquire multidimensional ecological knowledge about birds, plants, geology, Wastewater treatment, and marine organism, and understand the composition and operational mechanisms of ecosystems.  

2) Skill Development  

The participants will learn some skills for scientific research such as observing, recording, analyzing and carrying out experiments on their own and build up their capabilities in team collaboration and communication.

3) Environmental Awareness Building up  

Our programs are intended to enable trip participants understand the impact on Eco-environemnt from human activities so as to help them build environmental awareness, enhance their sense of responsibility and mission toward ecological conservation.  

4) Emotional Experience

Our immersive participatory activities will bring students close to nature, help them appreciate the beauty of nature, and inspire them to love the natural world.  

▲ Karst Cave Exploration

Highlights of the Camp

1) Guided by professional nature experts 

To ensure best learning experience, the camp provides a team of professional birdwatching guides, botanical specialist, and experts specialized in different fields, who will share interesting and professional knowledge to the participants.  。

2) Diverse Field Experiences  

A full array of thematic field activities including bird watching, plant surveys, visits to Wastewater treatment plant, Karst cave exploration, and marine ecosystem studies will give the participants a unique chance to gain a comprehensive understanding of diverse ecological systems.  

3) Special Activities  

This camp provide some special activities to enhance the experiences of participants, such as camping in Aquarium, which gives the participants a unique and unforgettable experience of sleeping beside marine life; making Wuyuan Oil-Paper Umbrella,which bridges the participants and locals in emotional contact and enables the participants feel charm of local culture.  

4) Interdisciplinary Learning  

Activities planned for this camp involves knowledge of multiple fields including biology, geography, chemistry, history, and art. They provide a comprehensive knowledge background for students to improve themselves.  

▲ Plant Exploration

Day1 Trip starts

In the morning we fly to Nanchang from Chengdu, upon arrival, get familiar with our destination such as its unique climate and environment.

In the afternoon, we go to Wuyuan from Nanchang by our private bus ( driving hours 3-4hrs)

In the evening, camp opening ceremony and participants divide into groups.FVC (Full Value Contract) Team Building, wash up and rest

▲ Wuyuan

Day2  Exploring Star Birds and Flora in Wuyuan

In the morning we will do bird-watching and study under the guidance of a professional birding guide in Wuyuan. After learning some basic knowledge about birds, we will observe the lives of local birds including their plumage, food, nestle and migration.

Note: Wuyuan boasts rich avian resources including species such as:

Pied Falconet,Blue-crowned Laughingthrush, Chinese Merganser, Silver Pheasant,Elliot's Pheasant,Crested Serpent Eagle,Black Eagle, Masked Laughingthrush,Asian Barred Owlet,Eurasian Jay,Black Baza,Mountain Bulbul,Crested Goshawk,Eurasian Hobby and Pied Kingfisher.

(During this camp, we will go to Chaguan to observe species such as Pied Falconet, Black Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, and White-crowned Forktail.)

▲Pied Falconet

▲ Black Eagle

▲ Eurasian Jay

▲ White-crowned Forktail

In the afternoon, A botany instructor will lead participants on a hike through Wolong Valley, the utopian landscape immortalized by Jin Yong's literary works, to observe and study local flora to understand the secrets of plant growth. There the participants will marvel at the awe-inspiring waterfall described in Li Bai's verse: ‘A thousand feet of flying cascade descends’. 

In the evening, Knowledge review, discussion; Harvest sharing

▲ Southern Chinese Yew

▲ Plant Exploration

▲ Plant Exploration

Day3  Geological Research and Visit to Wastewater Treatment in Wuyuan

In the morning, we will visit Wuyuan Wastewater Treatment Plant, in its  Environmental Education Base of Wuyuan,we will learn about the 14-stage purification process of urban wastewater including physical, chemical, and biological principles applied in water treatment so as to help participants understand the importance of saving water and enhance their awareness of environmental protection. An experiment will be carried out by participants to change dirty water into clean water.   

▲ Sewage Treatment Plant

In the afternoon, we will drive to Lingyan Cave – a spectacular karst cave, where we will learn how karst cave is formed and what kind of skills the organisms inside the cave have developed for their survival in the cave.Hike inside the cave will be a dual test for physical endurance and wisdom of the participants. Afterwards, we will go to Jujing Village to start our learning and appreciation of Huizhou-style architectures.  

In the evening, we will enjoy a movie such as Kung Fu Panda or something similar.  

▲ Karst Cave Exploratio

▲  Karst Cave Exploration

 ▲ Jujing Village

Day4  Coexistence of human with marine organism

In the morning, we drive to Nanchang from Wuyuan (4hrs driving time)

In the afternoon, we will visit Nanchang Sunac Ocean Park for our class themed the coexistence of human with marine organism including seeing marine animals, feeding seals and interactive class on how to feed jellyfish.

In the evening, we will have our camp closing ceremony followed by sharing of individual comments on this trip before we enjoy our last night of camping inside the Aquarium.

▲ Nanchang Wanda Ocean World

▲ Nanchang Wanda Ocean World

▲ Aquarium Camping

▲ Aquarium Specialty Dining

Day5  Study of Chinese Poetry——Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng

In the monring, we will learn how to make Wuyuan Oil-paper Umbrella before we drive to Pavilion of Prince Teng, known as one of top ten famous historic pavilions in China.There is famous poem written by Wangbo about this pavilion. Here we will study the Chinese ancient architecture and feel the beauty of the great poet Wangbo’s poem Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng.

In the afternoon, we drive to Nanchang Airport and fly back to Chengdu.

▲ Tengwang Pavilion

Camp Dates: April 11th-15nd , 2025  (can be customized for international schools)

Group Size:  12–20 participants (minimum 12 to start)

Age : Family groups with children aged between 7 and 15

Pricing:  

 1800USD/person  

Inclusions:

1. Transportation, licensed tour bus through out our trip in Nanchang

2. Hotel Sta: twin-bed room with private bathroom in local hotels as listed in the itinerary. (英语行程要把酒店列出来)

3. Meals: 9 meals (lunch and dinner) and 4 breakfasts.

4. Entrance tickets for the sites mentioned in the itinerary.

5. Materials needed for the camp classes including camp handbook, teaching materials and materials for making oil-paper umbrella.

6. Insurance: liability insurance and accidental insurance.

Exclusions

1. Transportation to and from Nanchang

2. Personal expenditure during the trip.

3. Any expenditure not mentioned as included in the itinerary.

4. Extra-expenditure incurred by force majeure including but not limited to extra-expenditure due to bad weather or other nature disasters.

Cancellation Policy:  

1. 2 months before departure: Full refund.  

2. 1 month before departure: 30% fee.  

3. half a month before departure: 60% fee.  

4. 1 week and during the camp: No refund.  

Meals:

Ø 9 formal meals (lunch and dinner) and 4 breakfasts (hotel buffet breakfasts)

Hotels: air-conditioned standard hotel rooms with private bathroom during he trip  

Teachers:

The ratio between teachers and camp participants is 1:5 (including local teachers), guided by full time nature teacher and

Transportation：

The whole trip is served by licensed tour bus with well-trained and experienced driver during the 5-day trip. The ratio between passengers and seats are 1:2 to ensure comfortable riding during the camp.

Medical resources：

We will bring first aid kid during the trip, constantly watching for safety issues and reminding participants whenever there is safety risks.

Insurance during the camp：

Liability insurance and accidental insurance