Top wetlands in China-beauty of diversity

2014-08-26

If you're tired of the hustle and glitz, then to appreciate these views.

A wetland is a land area that is permanently or seasonally saturated with water with unique soil conditions that enable a wide range of animals and vegetation to grow. It is safe to say that wetlands are the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems.

Apart from the very important environmental protection role that wetlands play, such as purifying water and controlling flooding, the sheer variety of plants and animals inhabiting this distinctive ecosystem can make people marvel at the magic of nature.

As vast a country as China is, diversity is one of the most significant characteristics to describe its natural wonders. China is home to many types of wetlands. If you are lucky enough to tour around these places, you will surely be amazed by them.

Yellow River Wetland is a National Natural Reserve with a total area of 68 thousands hectare in Henan province. It's a bird breeding place with over 41 types of animals under first-grade and second-grade protection at the state level.

^{Photo taken on June 6, 2014 shows the scenery of Lalu Wetland Reserve in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region. According to a survey released this year by the regional forestry department, Tibet has seen an increase of wetland by 524,200 hectares in the past decade thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, taking the region's total to 6.52 million hectares.}

^{Photo taken on Aug 16, 2014 shows the wetland of Honghe National Nature Reserve in Honghe Farm, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. Honghe National Nature Reserve, which covers more than 20,000 hectares, was designated as a wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention in 2002.}

^{A boat sails on the water at the wetland of Heixiazi Island, a Sino-Russian border island, in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Aug 17, 2014.}

^{Young red-crowned cranes are seen at the Zhalong Natural Reserve in Qiqihar, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Aug 17, 2014.The sheer variety of plants and animals inhabiting this distinctive ecosystem can make people marvel at the magic of nature.}

^{Zhenbaodao Wetland Nature reserve is in Eastern Hulin city, Heilongjiang province. It was listed as a national nature reserve in 2008. Zhenbaodao Wetland mainly comprises marshes and island-shaped forests,it accommodates all the biological species in the Sanjiang plain area and serves as a rich gene pool.}

^{A bird's eye view of Xixi Wetland Park in Hangzhou,Zhejiang province. Xixi wetland is the first and only national wetland park in China. Located in the Western part of Hangzhou, it covers a total of 11 square kilometers or 26,000 acres. The park is densely crisscrossed by six main watercourses, among which are scattered various ponds, lakes and swamps.}

^{Lotus flowers are in blossom at the wetland of Heixiazi Island, a Sino-Russian border island,in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Aug 17, 2014}

^{A young boy runs across boardwalks at the wetland of Heixiazi island,in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Aug 17, 2014.}

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