If you have been thinking that China, world’s most populated country is just well-known for its food, culture, beautiful monasteries and the great wall then, you are seriously mistaken. This country has more to offer. So, if you were planning to visit China in the coming month then instead of visiting all the popular tourist spots, try to visit a province that is well-known for its scenic beauty.
There are various provinces in China that are well-known for their verdant and serene countryside. One such province is Yunnan. I have visited Yunnan at least four times till date. Trust me, the varied landscape of this province encompassing rice terraces, lakes, snow-capped mountains and deep gorges compel me to visit this place again and again. However, there’s one more aspect that makes this province stand out and that is, the number of endemic birds it harbors. That’s right! This is an amazing location for bird watching. And in fact, this is the main reason why I keep visiting this province a lot. So, if you don’t want to be just another tourist who would only visit the hotspots in China, then opt for Yunnan Birding Tours. A birding expedition will not just take you close to vibrant birds, but also close to nature.
But, before you visit this province by booking a birding tour, there are some important things that you’ll need to do. Read on to know more.
Check the Travel Agency's Reviews
In today’s era, reviews play a vital role in making or breaking a company’s image. Hence, before booking Yunnan birding tours, please check the reviews of the travel agency so that, you can know what their previous customers have to say about them and their tour packages. In case you can’t find any online reviews, ask them to provide testimonials.
Research About the Place You Are Visiting
Since you are about to visit Yunnan, China, for the first time, it will be best if you research a little about the place. Wondering, what are the things that you’ll have to research? Well then, read the below-mentioned points.
- Research about the climate so that you can carry clothes accordingly.
- Research about all the locations where the tour guide will take you or as per mentioned in the package details.
- Research about the safety of the place you will be staying along with the other birders.
- Research about the transport system available in this region so that, you can easily avail a mode of transportation if an emergency arises.
- Research about the birds you are going to find there.
Pack All the Essentials Birding Gears
If you are thinking that Yunnan birding tour is just another trip in which, you'll need to carry plenty of clothes and accessories to look good then sorry to say, you are mistaken. For a birding tour, you don't have to carry fancy clothes. Instead, you must pack comfortable clothes that are of earthy hues and doesn’t make any noise, as it may scare the birds away.
Apart from clothes, there are a few other things that you need to pack such as:
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Tripod
- Field Guide
- Encyclopedia for birds
- Bird food to draw them closer
So, these were the three things you need to do before visit Yunnan by booking a birding tour package. You can also follow these tips before going for
Sichuan Birding Tour. For more details on bird watching and tours in China, keep reading my articles.
