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![Unfortunately the only Giant Panda that we’re likely to see won’t be wild…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53546022530_528d8e52fc_b.jpg?)
Unfortunately the only Giant Panda that we’re likely to see won’t be wild…
![Species we’re more likely to see in the often spectacularly scenic province include...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545774243_af4185bdea_b.jpg?)
Species we’re more likely to see in the often spectacularly scenic province include…
![Temminck's Tragopan (photo by Vincent Wang)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545584701_f8a4f08d20_b.jpg?)
Temminck’s Tragopan (photo by Vincent Wang)
![or two....(photo by Vincent Wang)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53546022465_39e815df60_b.jpg?)
or two….(photo by Vincent Wang)
![while other regional specialties include the parrotbills, here a Three-toed…(photo by Vincent Wang)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545910274_af8fac9023_b.jpg?)
while other regional specialties include the parrotbills, here a Three-toed…(photo by Vincent Wang)
![Yak herder's house](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545774143_9a68935c79_b.jpg?)
Yak herder’s house
![Balangshan Pass](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545909224_16917f2616_o.jpg?)
Balangshan Pass
![With luck we could see Chinese Goral...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545774038_d67e2b0499_b.jpg?)
With luck we could see Chinese Goral…
![....while the recently split Chinese Rubythroat is fairly reliable. (photo by Vincent Wang)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53544713932_edab37e97e_b.jpg?)
….while the recently split Chinese Rubythroat is fairly reliable. (photo by Vincent Wang)
![The stunning Firethroat easily lives up to its name. (photo by Vincent Wang)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545910154_746650d542_b.jpg?)
The stunning Firethroat easily lives up to its name. (photo by Vincent Wang)
![In the Alpine flower meadows we should be able to find...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545773983_1269c00a08_b.jpg?)
In the Alpine flower meadows we should be able to find…
![Edelweiss...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53544713812_9223e19094_b.jpg?)
Edelweiss…
![and others...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53546022215_f33fcbe84f_b.jpg?)
and others…
![](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53546022200_45275ce134_b.jpg?)
![Much of mountainous western Sichuan was once part of Tibet and religion still plays an important roll in the local culture.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53544713837_1ce0c47fea_b.jpg?)
Much of mountainous western Sichuan was once part of Tibet and religion still plays an important roll in the local culture.
![Traditional style buildings dominate several of the more remote settlements.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53546022140_bd3d942c72_b.jpg?)
Traditional style buildings dominate several of the more remote settlements.
![Local bakery](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545584241_f0c9e5a844_b.jpg?)
Local bakery
![We’ll explore several spectacular forest roads...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545584236_25e8314008_b.jpg?)
We’ll explore several spectacular forest roads…
![and should be able to find several scimitar babblers, here a widespread Streak-breasted...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545584251_1c74530150_b.jpg?)
and should be able to find several scimitar babblers, here a widespread Streak-breasted…
![Although Giant Panda’s unlikely, Red Panda is a distinct possibility!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545584176_8a70e43ec6_b.jpg?)
Although Giant Panda’s unlikely, Red Panda is a distinct possibility!
![The aptly named national endemic, Chinese Fulvetta, isn’t common... (photo by Vincent Wang)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53544713537_a5eceb3413_b.jpg?)
The aptly named national endemic, Chinese Fulvetta, isn’t common… (photo by Vincent Wang)
![…but Grey-backed Shrike is.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545584111_745cc013c0_b.jpg?)
…but Grey-backed Shrike is.
![The Tibetan influence is strong in the language...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545909689_62078f9b2f_b.jpg?)
The Tibetan influence is strong in the language…
![...the buildings...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545909639_c2955ceff1_b.jpg?)
…the buildings…
![and the birds. Here a Little Owl.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545773428_8682914631_b.jpg?)
and the birds. Here a Little Owl.
![Gamebirds will feature highly – this a Verreaux’s Monal-partridge...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545909529_3237af458d_b.jpg?)
Gamebirds will feature highly – this a Verreaux’s Monal-partridge…
![...while mammals could include a Least Weasel.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545583926_368c441620_b.jpg?)
…while mammals could include a Least Weasel.
![Yaks and yak herders’ houses are a common feature of the higher passes…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545583871_7d92757c04_b.jpg?)
Yaks and yak herders’ houses are a common feature of the higher passes…
![...and in the Plateau grasslands...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53546021625_6e51ef3e14_b.jpg?)
…and in the Plateau grasslands…
![...while more traditional dwellings dominate lower elevations.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545583771_8f56c243e8_b.jpg?)
…while more traditional dwellings dominate lower elevations.
![Daurian Jackdaw’s a fairly common breeder...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545909344_94c9420dc2_b.jpg?)
Daurian Jackdaw’s a fairly common breeder…
![...and we’re sure to run in to several Pere David’s Rock Squirrels...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545909189_26b4d5cf2e_b.jpg?)
…and we’re sure to run in to several Pere David’s Rock Squirrels…
![...but the only Giant Pandas that we’re likely to see will be in the breeding centre in Chengdu...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53546021490_ece6c20cca_b.jpg?)
…but the only Giant Pandas that we’re likely to see will be in the breeding centre in Chengdu…
![...where Crested Myna’s are common...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53544713117_5bb08c961a_b.jpg?)
…where Crested Myna’s are common…
![and Giant Pandas feature prominently.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53545909229_e40f8464d8_b.jpg?)
and Giant Pandas feature prominently.