Scenic spot introduction:
The Yancheng Coastal Rare Bird National Nature Reserve is the world's largest wintering site for red-crowned cranes and an important breeding ground for the internationally endangered black-billed gull. Every winter, there are as many as 800 red-crowned cranes overwintering here. The scene is very spectacular and frequently attracts photographers and bird lovers from all over to watch. In addition to red-crowned cranes, there are also many rare animals such as white cranes and river deer in the reserve, which are extremely important for species protection and research.Attractions distribution:
The Coastal Rare Bird Nature Reserve spans the coastal areas of five counties (cities), Sheyang, Dafeng, Binhai, Xiangshui, and Dongtai, covering an area of 453,000 hectares. The well-known Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve refers to this place. The main protection objects of the reserve are the tidal flat wetland ecosystem and a variety of rare birds represented by red-crowned cranes. There are also 509 species of plants growing there, and the natural resources are primitive and diverse. The Crane Paradise Reserve in the area is the main tourist area. In addition, there are also the Chinese Red-crowned Crane Museum, Red-crowned Crane Taming Center, Publicity and Education Center, Waterfowl Lake, Crane Pavilion, Ocean World, Butterfly Pavilion, Bird Pavilion, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A scenic spot, internationally important wetland, national nature reserveScenic spot features:
Leisure, bird watching, photography, nature reserves, wildlifeScenic spot map:
Best time to visit:
November-March
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Yancheng City>Sheyang County
How to get there:
1. Bus route: Take K202 or K2 from Yancheng Railway Station or Bus Terminal to the Red-crowned Crane Reserve.
2. Tourist bus: 20 yuan, starting from Yancheng Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (Jiefang Road), stopping at Yanfu People's Shopping Mall (Zhongyin Haihua Plaza), Bank of China (Old Stadium), Bank of Communications ( China Customs), New Fourth Army Memorial Hall, Yancheng Institute of Technology East Campus (bus station). There are 2 flights a day from Monday to Friday, with departure times for the outbound journey at 8:30 and 13:30, and return journeys at 12:00 and 16:30; on Saturdays and Sundays, there are 4 flights a day, with departure times for the outbound journey at 7:30 and 8 :30, 13:00, 14:00, return trip 11:00, 12:00, 16:30, 17:00, New Year's Day, the second to seventh day of the Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day, 8 departures a day, departure time 7 :00, 7:30, 8:30, 9:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, return trip 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:30, 16: 30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00.
3. Self-driving route: S331 can be transferred to the seawall line. From other provinces and cities, take Yanjing Expressway and leave from Yancheng (West)/S229 Exit/Shenhai Expressway is connected to the main line bridge at Yancheng East Interchange from Yancheng (East)/Yancheng Airport/Exit S331.
Scenic area map:
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Yancheng Tidal Flat Ticket Price:
Tickets: 45/ticket; children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.4 meters (including 1.4 meters), disabled people, and senior citizens over 70 years old are free of charge with valid ID; children over 6 years old or taller than 1.4 meters, active duty Military personnel, senior citizens aged 60-69, and full-time college students with a bachelor's degree or below are eligible for a half-price discount with relevant valid documents
Crane photography: 50 yuan/time (within 20 minutes)
Flying performance: 200 yuan/time
Sightseeing bicycle: 30 yuan/hour for a two-person bicycle; 35 yuan/hour for a three-person family bicycle; 40 yuan/hour for a four-wheeled bicycle
Battery bicycle: 200 yuan /vehicle (10 seats); 290 yuan/car (14 seats)
Scenic area opening hours:
08:30-17:00
