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Visit Zhalong Ecotourism Area in Qiqihar, a national 5A wetland reserve known as “China’s Home of Red-crowned Cranes,” with reed marsh scenery and crane viewing.
Zhalong Ecotourism Area is located 26 km southeast of Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, and is a national 5A tourist attraction. It is known as “China’s Home of Red-crowned Cranes” and protects one of the world’s most intact reed marsh wetland systems. The wetland is a vital breeding ground for endangered red-crowned cranes, along with white-naped cranes, oriental white storks, and many other migratory birds. Visitors can walk along wooden boardwalks to admire the marsh scenery and watch elegant cranes soaring over the reed beds. The highlight is the crane wild-training flight. In winter, snow-covered wetlands create the striking scene of cranes dancing on snow, drawing wildlife photographers and nature lovers from around the world.
Tiefeng District, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province
Zhalong Ecotourism Area is located 26 km southeast of Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, a national 5A tourist attraction. Known as “China’s Home of Red-crowned Cranes”, it protects one of the world’s most intact reed marsh wetland systems.
The wetland serves as a vital breeding ground for endangered red-crowned cranes, together with white-naped cranes, oriental white storks and many other migratory birds. The highlight is the crane wild-training flight. Tourists walk along wooden boardwalks to admire elegant cranes soaring over reed beds. In winter, snow-covered wetlands create the stunning scene of cranes dancing on snow, drawing wildlife photographers and nature lovers worldwide.
Zhalong is known for protecting endangered red-crowned cranes and is a key wetland habitat for these and other migratory birds.
The reserve protects one of the world’s most intact reed marsh wetland systems, best viewed from the wooden boardwalks.
Watch elegant cranes soar over the reed beds during the crane wild-training flight, the site’s signature experience.
In winter, snow-covered wetlands create the memorable scene of cranes dancing on snow, popular with wildlife photographers.
Opening hours are subject to official notices.
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It is known as “China’s Home of Red-crowned Cranes” and protects one of the world’s most intact reed marsh wetland systems.
The crane wild-training flight is the highlight, with views of cranes soaring over reed beds from the wooden boardwalks.
The suggested visit duration is about 4 hours.
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Yes, winter is known for snow-covered wetlands and the scene of cranes dancing on snow, which draws wildlife photographers and nature lovers.
You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
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