From Soil to Soul: A Welcome Note
The beautiful land of China is the home for the survival and development of China. It has cultivated the splendid Chinese civilization for over 5000 years and created the noble pursuit for the harmony between nature and mankind. In this wonder land, different types of soil, plateaus, mountains, hills, plains, and basins, bring beautiful sceneries that beyond our imagination, on the top of mountains, in the deep forests, on the vast grasslands, and in the quiet wetlands.
We will provide a variety of field trips for soil scientists to explore the diverse soils in China, such as the red soil in South China, paddy soil in East China, black soil in Northeast China, as well as the desert and loess soil in Northwest China. We warmly welcome worldwide scientists in soil science to Nanjing, China.
Note: If the number of participants drop below the required minimum, the tour will be canceled, and a refund will be processed via the original payment method after the WCSS2026 concludes). In the event that you cannot attend for personal reasons, you are permitted to transfer your reservation to another individual. However, no refunds will be provided in these circumstances.
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Option 1Danxia Landform and Karst Landform in South China Excursion
Date: June 13-16, 2026
Fee: $450 per person/¥3,240 per person
Description:
This 4-day guided excursion explores Guangdong's iconic geological landscapes, including mirror-like Yanyang Lake, primeval Dinghu Mountain, the "Fairyland" Seven Star Crags, and the dramatic 400 m-deep Ruyuan Grand Canyon before concluding at UNESCO-listed Danxia Mountain.
Program:
Danxia Landform and Karst Landform in South China Excursion.pdfContact persons: Jing Liu: liujing@soil.gd.cn; Fangbai Li: cefbli@soil.gd.cn
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Option 2Jiangnan Tea & Rice Soil Scientific Expedition
Date: June 13-16, 2026
Fee: $840 per person/¥6,000 per person
Description:
A 4-day scientific journey examining tea garden and paddy soil profiles in Hangzhou and Jiaxing, while experiencing West Lake's beauty, Lingyin Temple's serenity, ancient water town, and Shanghai's urban charm, blending pedological research with the cultural and geographical richness of the Yangtze River Delta.
Description:
Jiangnan Tea & Rice Soil Scientific Expedition.pdfContact persons: Chenlu Lou: cllou@zju.edu.cn; Jianmin Xu: jmxu@zju.edu.cn
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Option 3Survey on Soil Environment and Green City Construction in the Capital
Date: June 13-17, 2026
Fee: $1,100 per person/¥7,865 per person
Description:
A 5-day scientific journey exploring Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Badaling Great Wall, and inspecting green-agri sites in Yanqing & Pinggu, plus modern greenhouse in Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences.
Program:
Post-Congress Tour Survey on Soil Environment and Green City Construction in the Capital.pdfContact persons: Jialin Gu: 13681240815@163.com; Yuanfang Huang: yfhuang@cau.edu.cn
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Option 4Soil and Geoscience Expedition in the Loess Plateau & Historical-Cultural Tour
Date: June 13-17, 2026
Fee: $600 per person/¥4,200 per person
Description:
A 5-day field tour combines geoscience with historical exploration, such as Datang Everbright City, Terracotta Army, Yellow River Hukou Waterfall and Ansai Research Station – China's key center for loess soil erosion control.
Program:
Soil and Geoscience Expedition in the Loess Plateau & Historical-Cultural Tour.pdfContact persons: Tibin Zhang: zhangtibin@163.com; Hao Feng: nercwsi@vip.sina.com
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Option 5Northeast Thick Black Soil Region Scientific Expedition
Date: June 12-16, 2026
Fee: $880 per person/¥6,265 per person
Description:
This 5-day scientific expedition explores through Northeast China’s unique black soil region, focusing on the examination of key soil profiles including Chernozem (Black soil), Volcanic ash soil, Dark brown soil, Meadow soil, and Albie soil. Additionally, it includes visits to typical cultural sites such as Central Street and Popular China Eastern Railway Bridge.
Program:
Northeast Thick Black Soil Region Scientific Expedition.pdfContact persons: Yimin Chen: chenyimin@iga.ac.cn; Zhongjun Jia: jia@issas.ac.cn
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Option 6Northeast Thin Black Soil Region Scientific Expedition
Date: June 12-16, 2026
Fee: $895 per person/¥6,370 per person
Description:
This 5-day scientific expedition focuses on the distinctive thin black soil regions of Northeast China, with emphasis on key soil types including Chernozem (Black soil), Volcanic ash soil, Dark brown soil, Brown coniferous forest soil, and Albie soil. It also includes visits to some cultural sites such as Jingyuetan (Moon Lake) and Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo.
Program:
Northeast Thin Black Soil Region Scientific Expedition.pdfContact persons: Yimin Chen: chenyimin@iga.ac.cn; Zhongjun Jia: jia@issas.ac.cn