Travel in China

Bird Watching

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      1. Hulun Lake (呼伦湖):
        • Situated in Inner Mongolia, Hulun Lake is a vital stopover for migratory birds, including swans, cranes, and egrets. The surrounding grasslands add to the scenic bird-watching experience.
        • Hulun Lake
        • 呼伦湖

      2. Zhalong Nature Reserve (扎龙自然保护区):
        • Located in Heilongjiang Province, this wetland reserve is home to endangered red-crowned cranes. The area's marshes provide a crucial habitat for a variety of migratory birds.
        • Zhalong Nature Reserve
        • 扎龙自然保护区

      3. Poyang Lake (鄱阳湖):
        • Located in Jiangxi Province, Poyang Lake is China's largest freshwater lake and one of the best spots for bird watching, especially during the winter months when migratory birds, including the rare Siberian crane, visit.
        • Poyang Lake
        • 鄱阳湖

      4. Dongting Lake (洞庭湖):
        • A key location along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, Dongting Lake in Hunan Province is home to over 300 species of birds, including cranes, geese, and ducks during migration season.
        • Dongting Lake
        • 洞庭湖