Nandagang Wetland

Being close to the sea, there are over twenty rivers that merge into nine around Cangzhou. With a total water storage capacity of 480 million cubic meters in rivers, reservoirs, lakes, pools, ponds and canals, there are many wetlands in Cangzhou, among which the Nandagang Wetland is the most famous.

Situated at the end of the Bohai Bay, the Nandagang Farm Reservoir is a typical coastal wetland. It is one of the natural areas under the protection of Hebei Province. The altitudes of both its highest part and lowest part are respectively of 54 meters and 2.9 meters above sea revel. Among the vegetation, 90 percent are reeds. Besides, there are over 60,000 trees forming a 10-meter-wide and 30-kilometer-long tree belt around Nandagang.

It is an ideal place where migratory birds temporarily pass through. Bird watchers rejoice, for there are 168 species of birds in the wetland, among which some are very rare birds under the protection of the state. These include the red-crowned crane, white crane, white-crowned crane, white stork, bustard, swan, etc. To protect the birds, there is a channel around the reservoir so as to preserve enough water for the vegetation, fish and birds. The wetland is extremely beautiful in summer, when you can feast your eyes on the beauty of Chinese nature.

Publishes at : 07-11-29 21:38

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