The Beauty of 'Asia's No. 1 Wetland': Ergun National Wetland Park

Driving straight from the cliff of the Morigele River, you will reach Ergun National Wetland Park. However, part of the road is under construction, and there is a stretch of about 20 kilometers of rural road with poor conditions, full of potholes, making the drive quite bumpy. Crossing the grasslands, it was my first time driving on the prairie, and I felt very excited. Following the paths used by local herders and driving along the tire tracks, despite the rough road conditions, my mood was exceptionally good. The endless rolling grasslands stretched out before my eyes, and I could stop the car at any time to walk among the freely roaming cattle, sheep, and horses, feeling the sense of freedom and unrestrained nature. Honestly, at that moment, there was no need to do anything else—just looking at the scenery was already exhilarating. In the afternoon, I arrived at Ergun National Wetland Park. About Ergun National Wetland Park: The park covers an area of 12,072 hectares, including permanent river wetlands, herbaceous marsh wetlands, shrub marsh wetlands, forest wetlands, and marshy meadows. It can be said that all types of wetlands can be found here. This is the largest, best-preserved, and most biodiverse native woody wetland in Asia. For this reason, it has been dubbed 'Asia's No. 1 Wetland' and 'Asia's Most Beautiful Wetland.' Walking along the boardwalk, you gradually ascend through birch forests, climbing step by step until you reach the summit. Standing on the observation deck, you can overlook the entire wetland park, enjoying the view of the winding Gen River, the lush shrubs along its banks, and the undulating mountains in the distance. The park's ticket sales end at 4:00 PM, so be sure to manage your time well. Adult tickets cost 60 yuan, and sightseeing bus tickets are 15 yuan. Actually, there are two wetland parks in Ergun. Following recommendations, I visited the National Wetland Park during the golden autumn season, where the scenery was filled with stunning golden hues—absolutely breathtaking!