Scenic spot introduction:
Anhui Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve is known as the "Chinese Crane Lake". It is one of the main wintering areas for cranes in China and the natural wintering area for bald cranes with the largest population in the world. Shengjin Lake is a natural place for waterfowl to survive. Not only was it included in the "List of Important Wetlands in Asia" in 1988, but it has also been listed as one of the world's 40 protected areas of international significance by the Huijie Nature Foundation of the former Ministry of Forestry. One of them, enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. The lake has vast mist, rivers and lakes are connected, the water and sky are the same color, and migratory birds are flying around. It is an eco-tourism resort that integrates popular science investigation, scientific education, sightseeing and leisure.Attractions distribution:
Shengjin Lake is located in Chizhou in southern Anhui, with a total area of 33,340 hectares, of which the lake surface area is 13,300 hectares. The lake system has many sub-lakes and bay branches, which are divided into three large lakes according to their natural forms: the upper lake south of Yangzui to Xiaoluzui; the middle lake to the north to 800 feet; and the large lake to the east of 800 feet. The waterfowl that inhabit are mainly white-headed cranes, as well as oriental white storks, great egrets, little swans and other globally threatened or globally endangered species, as well as national first and second level protected animals, a total of 145 species. Along the wetland coast, you can also see more than 300 species of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, important Asian wetland, national key waterfowl nature reserve, national nature reserve, one of 40 protected areas of international significanceScenic spot features:
Leisure, bird watching, scientific research, wetlands, waterfowltravelling guideline:
Bird watching guide:
1. Season: Overwintering waterbirds begin to arrive at Shengjin Lake at the end of September, reaching the peak in December. The best time for bird watching is from November to January every year. Best time for birds. At this time, it is also the Dongzhi County Crane Viewing Festival, which is a large-scale international business and tourism cultural festival integrating economy, trade, tourism, culture, art, and sports.
2. Clothing: The weather is cold in winter, so you need to keep warm when doing outdoor activities. Cotton hats are a necessity. If conditions permit, you can wear jackets and hiking boots. Sometimes you need to prepare rain boots. Thermos cups and hot water are extremely effective measures to keep out the cold when the weather is cold.
3. Equipment: A telescope is a necessary equipment. For photography enthusiasts, a better camera and high-power lens can be even more powerful.
4. Main bird watching spots: Herons, large egrets, and small egrets can be seen throughout the lake; others include Tangtian Conservation Station, Sanqianmu, Eight Baizhang and Longkou Tsui, Xiaolu Tsui Bridge, Chi'an, Hengzhou and its rice fields, joint protection station, Dazhou, Shegan, Bailianwei, Yangtou protection point, Liucha, Yingshan, Tangtian Gate, can be seen Bald crane, bean goose, swan goose, cygnets, Oriental white stork, etc.
5. Note: Do not make loud noises during bird watching activities, let alone startle waterbirds for the purpose of shooting. Because birds consume a lot of energy in flight, this behavior is a great disturbance to overwintering waterbirds! At the same time, we must protect the ecological environment of Shengjin Lake. White and permanent garbage must be cleaned up in time and properly disposed of to create a good wintering environment for waterbirds.
Best time to visit:
Autumn and Winter
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Fresh fish, crabs, shrimps and other aquatic products.
(Gourmet food) East to Maiyu.
Scenic spot location:
China>Anhui Province>Chizhou City>Dongzhi County>Shengli Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Take a long-distance bus from the county seat in the east to Shengli Town.
Self-driving route: He'an Expressway → Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, exit from Dadukou exit and turn onto G206 → X015.
Scenic area map:
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Shengjin Lake ticket price:
90 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
