Scenic spot introduction:
The Yalu River Estuary Wetland in Dandong is a relatively complete coastal wetland protected area in my country. It is the second largest wetland in China and one of the eight bird migration routes in the world. The Yalu River Estuary Wetland is a composite ecosystem of inland wetlands and water coastal ecology. It is distributed in a strip from east to west. Water from the Yalu River and Dayang River continuously transport water here. Hundreds of species of plants, birds, fish, amphibians, and mammals thrive here. The endless reed swamps are densely planted and have become a good hiding and breeding place for birds. At the beginning of spring, thousands of migratory birds stop, feed and breed here. When the birds take off, they cover the sky and the sun, creating a spectacular sight.Attractions distribution:
The Yalu River Estuary Wetland is located on Donggang Binhai Road, with a total area of 770 square kilometers. The main protection objects of the reserve are offshore coastal wetlands and rare and endangered wild animals and plants. There are 337 species of wild plants, 241 species of birds in 15 orders and 44 families, 88 species of fish, 3 species of amphibians, 1 species of mammals, and 74 benthic animals. species, 54 species of zooplankton. There is also a bird watching park in the scenic area, where millions of migratory birds migrate from April to July every year, making the area prosperous.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, popular science, bird watching, wetlands, animals and plantsScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
Every April, the Yalu River Estuary International Wetland Bird Watching Festival is held.
The best viewing time is two hours before and after high tide every day, especially the 3-5 days before and after the first and fifteenth day of the lunar calendar. In April and May, there are the most migratory birds and the most spectacular scenery.
Best time to visit:
April to July
Shopping recommendations:
Seafood delicacies, Donggang strawberries.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Liaoning Province>Dandong City>Donggang City
How to get there:
Bus route: Take a long-distance bus to Donggang, then take a taxi to the scenic spot.
Self-driving route: Pinghe-Dalian Line → Huancheng Street → Jianghai Avenue → Taoyuan Road → Binhai Highway, or Heda Expressway → Donggao Line → Jianghai Avenue → Taoyuan Road → Binhai Highway.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket price for Yalu River Estuary Wetland:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
