Visit Zhalong in winter to see the cranes dancing in the snow

Zhalong Nature Reserve is located in the western part of Heilongjiang Province, in the southeastern part of Qiqihar City, in the Songnen Plain, and in the marshland of the lower reaches of the Wuyuer River. It is the largest wetland in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. It is also the largest reed wetland in the world, formed by the westward movement of the Nenjiang River, whose tributary, the Wuyuer River, no longer flows into the Nenjiang River, but flows in all directions. The wetland is home to lakes, rivers, marshes, and dense reeds, making it a paradise for birds and the home of the red-crowned crane. ⏰Tourist Information Opening Hours Open all year round, 8:00–18:00 daily. 🎫Ticket Information CNY65 per person from April 16 to October 31, CNY45 per person from November 1 to April 15 of the following year. 🚗Transportation Guide It is about 36.6 km from Qiqihar Airport to Zhalong Nature Reserve by car, and you can also take a bus to get there. 🌟Attractions ✨Zhalong Lake Bird Watching Area Including Yushugang, Longpaozi, and other attractions, visitors can enjoy a variety of birds and wetland scenery here. ✨Wetland Walkway The winding wooden walkway runs through the wetland, where visitors can stroll along and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, and observe a variety of wetland plants and birds. ✨Crane Culture Museum The museum displays a wealth of crane culture and wetland ecology knowledge, where visitors can learn more about the life habits and conservation measures of red-crowned cranes. 🚴Transportation in the Park 1. Sightseeing electric car, ticket price CNY10, about 10 minutes by car. After getting off the car, walk about 20 minutes to the crane viewing platform. 2. Sightseeing train Ticket price CNY50, about 15 minutes by car, the drop-off point is close to the crane viewing platform, a few minutes walk to the crane viewing platform, suitable for children. 3. Boat Ticket price CNY50, you can take a boat to the crane viewing platform after getting off the electric car. ⚠️Notes ❶It is about 2 km from the electric car drop-off point to the crane release point, so it is recommended to allow at least half an hour. ❷You can take different routes to and from the park to see the Red-crowned Crane Museum, wooden walkways, reeds, waterfowl, and other different scenery. ❸No feeding of red-crowned cranes is allowed. ❹When the red-crowned cranes are released, do not use flash photography, do not raise selfie sticks, and do not make excessive noise or behavior that may affect the cranes. ❺Be sure to protect yourself from the sun and keep your skin moisturized!