China’s 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands

# Scattered with lakes, Zhalong Wetland is a paradise with luxuriant reed grasses to be found all over. # The Zhalong Wetland is located in the West of Songnen Plain in Heilongjiang Province and is listed in the cherished "World Heritage Wetlands." The ecological diversity found in this environment is truly incredible. Through the clear water, you can see all types of fish swimming in the lake. There are a variety of bird and waterfowl species flying above the rippling lake from time to time. For nature photographers, this is truly a paradise.

# China's best preserved wetland # Ergun River Wetlands is located on the Northwest side of Daxing Anling. To the north there is a steep cliff and at its foot lies the Genhe River Wetland. Birch and shrubs dominate the forest belt that is found in the wetland. You can witness the beautiful scenery of birch forest as depicted in the folk singer Pu Shu's song.

# Bayinbuluke Wetland, China’s only swan nature reserve, # is located in Hejing County in the beautiful Xinjiang. The wetland is distinguished from others by its size! With a total area of 23,000 square kilometers and an altitude of 2,000-2,500 m, it is the second largest grassland found in China after Ordos Grassland. The swan is this grassland’s most celebrated attraction. Just imagine the swan dancing with snowflakes against the pure blue sky above the wetland. Isn't this a picture too beautiful to be true?

# A typical alpine wetland found in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, # Zoige Wetland Nature Reserve is located in Reergai county, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Revel in the beautiful scenery where a plethora of land and sky colors merge. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to witness the wide array of flowers blooming in the wetlands? How about taking the most beautiful photos of blue sky, white clouds and vast wetlands while strolling over the wooden walkaway? Then come to the Zoige Wetland Park. The only way to feel and appreciate its beauty is by actually being here!

# The best place to take the most exquisite photos during autumn # Panjin Wetland is located in Panjin, Liaoning Province. Wetlands are known as the "kidney of the earth" because of their regulating function within the low lying ecosystems. The Panjin Wetland is renowned for its vast reed grasses and the red beach which grows untouched here, a true wonder of the natural world. Whether you want to take artistic pictures in the reeds, see a large piece of red lotus grass floating in the wind, or trace the footprints of red-crowned cranes in the wetland, Panjin Wetland Park is the perfect place to be!

# A spectacular place to breathe clean and fresh air # Xixi National Wetland Park is located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Within the wetland, you can discover beautiful reed marshes, visit the Qiuxue Temple hidden in the forest, or paddle on your own in the wetlands waters to get closer look at nature and the impressive nesting birds. On weekends, if you want to escape from the city to take a stroll at somewhere nearby with pleasing view, the Xixi Wetland is a perfect choice.

# Subtropical Karst Lake and Wetland # Xinghu Wetland Park is located in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. Seven karst peaks can be found scattered within the lake. Fairy Lake is an important part of Xinghu Wetland Park. This lake is vast, clear and has numerous islets. It’s been said that one who visits these whimsical wetlands will feel the breath of the fairies and spirits there. If you want to experience this enchantment, you simply can’t miss it!

# Xiazhu Lake National Wetland Park, the largest wetland scenic spot in the south of the Yangtze River, # is located in Deqing City, Zhejiang Province. The main way of sightseeing is by boat. When the weather is good, sailing on the lake is the best approach to draw close to the nature. With good luck, the rare Crested Ibis can also be seen. Even when it’s raining you can still have a brilliant experience shuttling through the reeds to feel the charm of the water villages in the south of the Yangtze River. Watching the mist curling up on the lake, is another magical scene one should experience.

# One of the best Migratory Birds Base Camps in the World # Poyang Lake Wetland is located in Poyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. There are vast reed marshes to be seen here. As the flowers begin to bloom, the beautiful landscape makes you feel as if you were the main character in Baiyangdian Lake, a Chinese TV series. Poyang Lake boasts a wide variety of bird species. Occasionally, you can see the magnificent scene of thousands of birds flying in the sky, blocking the clouds and even the sunlight! Witnessing the birds flying against the backdrop of autumn waters merging into the sunset, you will be inundated with an immense feeling of calm and tranquility, shutting out all the annoyances that ordinary life has to offer.

# Boundless reed marshes grow along the intertwining river ways. # Lying in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, the Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park is a wetland park with astonishing scenery yet frequented by few. It is known as "Pearl of Water Village". It is also the hometown of elks which can be seen on your visits here. Every year on the second day of the Qingming Festival many tourists are enticed from all over the world to view the traditional boat festival.