Biodiversity and Conservation in the Water Tower
This program features the rare opportunity for participants to guided by a leading naturalist from China’s first national park, Sanjiangyan. Read More
Anthropological field study
This academic program is specially designed to provide an in-depth cultural immersion experience in a setting where students and faculty can apply anthropological methodology in the Tibetan village of Zhonglu. Read More
International residency
This 1 to 2 week, customizable itinerary is designed to accommodate a variety of disciplines and course curriculums related to experiencing business in an international context. By participating in this program, students are expected to leave with a concise understanding of how business in conducted in China. Read More
Chinese and Tibetan cultural program
In this modular program designed specifically for students with academic disciplines related to humanities, we aim to provide students with an essential understanding of the roots and development of Chinese and Tibetan culture in China. Read More
Summer Camps
Campfire and canvas below the Milky Way. Gather your own food or feed the pigs and yaks. Restore an ancient trail; explore nature and Tibetan culture. Learn to work with others restoring an ancient path; rely upon yourself in the wilderness. Summer camps are held at the The Yunhe Center for Nature Education and Outdoor Activities. Read More
Student Trips
Single to multi-day trips ranging from a one day nature exploration in and around Chengdu to multi-day trekking, camping and community development projects on the Tibetan Plateau. Longer trips to the Plateau might visit the The Yunhe Center for Nature Education and Outdoor Activities Read More
Nature Education
From urban rivers to mountain caves, butterflies to flowers, from bamboo to pandas. Children, students and parents can go on an adventure exploring the relationships between plants and animals, casting light upon our role on this planet. Read More
Old Trails
The old trails project attempts to find an integrated solution that both revives the old trails and creates a sustainable form of tourism in Zhonglu. By introducing eco-tourism to Zhonglu, Dragon Expeditions wishes to empower local community members, especially women, to find viable livelihoods within their own village, and to support villagers explore and share effective ways of sustainable development. We hope that this in turn will help to maintain the beautiful, unique village of Zhonglu in perpetuity for its residents and tourists alike. Read More
Water Mills
Dragon Expeditions is committed to rebuilding water mills because they reinforce human to human relationships within village life. By participating in one of our water mill voluntourism trips, you can also work with villagers to restore one of the most basic ways of processing food in their village. More importantly, you will be helping them to revive the bonds within families, between neighbors, and create strong local communities ready to engage with the world without losing itself in the process. Read More
