Zhalong National Nature Reserve is the largest reed wetland in the world and the best natural protection for waterfowl.
Zhalong Wetland is world-famous for its red-crowned cranes. The number of wild red-crowned cranes living here accounts for 2/3 of the population in China and 1/3 of the population in the world.Every year from April to June, about 200 to 300 kinds of wild birds breed here. Red-crowned cranes, white-headed cranes, white-napped cranes, whooper swans, cygnets, great egrets and other rare birds "all appear". Bird lovers should not miss it.
Best time for birding: April to June
Address: zhalong nature reserve, Qiqihar
Birds to watch: red-crowned crane, white-napped crane