[2025 Yancheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Red-Crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area (Updated Apr)

The Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecotourism Area is located in the eastern part of Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, and is a World Heritage Site as a habitat for Yellow Sea migratory birds. It is 4km to go around about one third of the park, and 8km to go around the whole park, so I rented a bicycle and went around. About 1km from the entrance is the Red-crowned Crane Rescue and Breeding Center, where there were about 10 red-crowned cranes. When I approached, the red-crowned cranes came over with interest. They are used to people and are very cute. It was my first time to see them up close, so I was able to observe them carefully. After that, I got on my bicycle and looked for the red-crowned cranes, but I couldn't find them anywhere... I guess they fly around in the daytime in search of food. I went up to the observation deck and was able to find only one bird using the fixed telescope there (which was free!)!! I tried to call a taxi on the way back, but I couldn't catch one for about 20 minutes. It's difficult to find both the red-crowned cranes and taxis in this area, so make sure you have plenty of time. Visit date: January 20, 2011 Just under an hour by taxi from Yancheng Station on the high-speed rail, or about two hours by bus #World Heritage Site #Travel around World Heritage Sites #World Natural Heritage Site #China #Jiangsu Province #Yancheng #Yancheng #Red-crowned Crane #Wetlands #Birdwatching

| Qingming Festival Travel Guide. Yancheng, formerly known as "Yandu," is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Province, located in the central coastal area of Jiangsu. It is the only prefecture-level city in China named after salt. The city has a profound culture of sea salt, and famous ministers such as Fan Zhongyan once served as salt officials here. Yancheng was once the core of the anti-Japanese base behind enemy lines in central China, and the New Fourth Army Memorial Hall tells the story of that red history. Yancheng has an excellent ecological environment. The Yellow Sea wetland is listed as a World Natural Heritage Site, Dafeng Chinese Milu Park is the largest wild milu park, and the Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area is also a great place for crane watching. In addition, Dutch Flower Sea, Yanzhen Water Street, Yellow Sea Forest Park and other scenic spots also attract many tourists. 🏞Recommended Attractions in [Downtown] Yancheng 1️⃣Tongma Square—Urban landmark, suitable for photo ops 2️⃣Water Street—Yancheng merchant culture commercial district, blending history and modernity 3️⃣Dayang Bay—Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, suitable for flower viewing and camping 4️⃣Zhuxi Ancient Town—A thousand-year-old town where you can experience the tranquility and beauty of a water town 5️⃣New Fourth Army Memorial Hall—Red tourism destination to learn about revolutionary history 6️⃣Sea Salt Museum—A window to understand Yancheng's salt industry culture 7️⃣Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area—Watch red-crowned cranes and experience the natural charm of the wetland 🏞Recommended Attractions in [Dafeng] Yancheng 1️⃣Chinese Milu Park—The largest milu natural reserve in Asia, observe the elegant posture of the "four unlikes" up close 2️⃣Dutch Flower Sea—The sea of flowers blooms in spring, as if you are in the Dutch countryside, suitable for taking pictures and viewing flowers 3️⃣Sunrise Bay—Watch the sunrise/sunset over the sea and feel the magnificence of nature 4️⃣Yellow Sea Wild Deer Pond—An excellent place to enjoy wetland scenery and wild milu deer 🏞Recommended Attractions in [Dongtai] Yancheng 1️⃣Dongtai Yellow Sea Forest Park—A natural oxygen bar, full of green in spring, suitable for hiking and cycling 2️⃣Dongtai Tiaozini Wetland—A world natural heritage site, where you can watch migratory birds and wetland scenery 3️⃣Dongtai Xixi Tourism and Culture Scenic Area—An ancient town integrating history, culture and natural landscapes, with the legend of "Dong Yong and the Seventh Fairy" as its theme, romantic and full of stories 📎Attached travel map (Figure 13) 🚩Recommended travel routes 👭 Travel with besties/friends/couples 1️⃣DAY 1 Water Street > Dayang Bay > Zhuxi Ancient Town (Downtown) 2️⃣DAY 2 Dutch Flower Sea > Sunrise Bay (Dafeng) 3️⃣DAY 3 Dongtai Yellow Sea Forest Park > Dongtai Tiaozini Wetland (Dongtai) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family trip 1️⃣DAY 1 Water Street > Dayang Bay > Zhuxi Ancient Town (Downtown) 2️⃣DAY 2 Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area > Chinese Milu Park (Downtown > Dafeng) 3️⃣DAY 3 Dongtai Yellow Sea Forest Park > Dongtai Tiaozini Wetland (Dongtai) 🖼️ Cultural trip 1️⃣DAY 1 Water Street > Tongma Square > Sea Salt Museum > Zhuxi Ancient Town (Downtown) 2️⃣DAY 2 Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area > Chinese Milu Park OR Yellow Sea Wild Deer Pond (Downtown > Dafeng) 3️⃣DAY 3 Dongtai Yellow Sea Forest Park > Dongtai Xixi Tourism and Culture Scenic Area (Dongtai) 🌳 Spring outing/outdoor trip 1️⃣DAY 1 Water Street > Dayang Bay > Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area (Downtown) 2️⃣DAY 2 Dutch Flower Sea > Chinese Milu Park (Dafeng) 3️⃣DAY 3 Dongtai Yellow Sea Forest Park > Dongtai Tiaozini Wetland (Dongtai)

#discoverchina This is a Asia's largest wintering ground for wild red-crowned cranes. Spanning 683 sq km along the Yellow Sea coast, Yancheng Wetland National Nature Reserve shelters over 600 wild red-crowned cranes (丹顶鹤)—40% of Earth's remaining population—from November to March. This UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve offers rare opportunities to witness these sacred "immortal birds" in marshland habitats

Drive from Suzhou to Yancheng in 3 hours on weekends I took a group of photos and my friends circle liked it [StarsEyeUU] I thought I went to Africa to see the great animal migration hahaha🫎 - I left after get off work on Friday night and returned on Sunday afternoon. The trip was relatively relaxed. The total cost for 2 people is less than 1200, 600 mosquitoes per person This time I came mainly to see wild elk 🦌 and to see the red-crowned cranes Here is a guide for your reference: - 1️⃣ Chinese Elk Park 🎫Ticket 50, sightseeing bus 15/one way You can see a lot of elks when you go in🦌 It is recommended to sit by the right window of the sightseeing car. Deer will come to eat. Bring some more cabbage and carrots with you. I really love to eat cabbage. There are also other small animals such as peacocks and ostriches in the garden - 2️⃣ Yellow Sea Wild Deer Pond 🎫Ticket 20 The elk here are more primitive and there are a lot of them. Compared to the elk, the crane stump on the horn amazed me more‼ ️‼ ️ It has a very deadly feel, very shocking I strongly recommend taking a boat to get closer. - 3️⃣ Seawall Road 🆓 Driving 🚗 on the way from Sunrise Bay to Red-crowned Crane There are pure wild elk herds on the roadside Be sure to pay attention, it really exists‼ ️ - 4️⃣ Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Park 🎫40 It takes about 100 kilometers from Yeludang. There are 2 release training sessions every day ⏰ 10:30 and 15:30 But this flying training is too bad [AngryUU] It only took one or two minutes to finish There is no comparison with Qiqihar Zhalong Nature Reserve After taking photos of the red-crowned cranes, you can walk around the wetland park. Very, very big, the reed marshes are beautiful - Accommodation 🏨 There are resorts near the Elk Park and Red-crowned Crane Photo 📸 All photos are taken with a 400mm telephoto lens, and the short ones can hardly capture anything Self-driving 🚘 Yancheng is very strict, and I got a ticket [SpeechlessUU]

📍Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Park🦢 The largest coastal wetland nature reserve on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean is an excellent place to view elegant red-crowned cranes and wetland scenery, and is known as the "Home of Cranes." If you are lucky, you can even see them spread their wings and fly, which is breathtakingly beautiful. 🎫Ticket price: 40 yuan/person 🌟Highlights: Wetland scenery 🕊️【Crane Paradise】Red-crowned crane wild training flight, two flights per day (10:30 15:30) 🕊️【Minghe Pavilion】If you are lucky, you can see the red-crowned cranes flying in formation in the sky, which is very spectacular 🅿️Parking: 5 yuan/time 📝Tips: Walk to the right after entering the gate for 15 minutes to reach Crane Park 📍Chinese Elk Park🦌 The world's largest wild elk park with the largest population, where you can observe them grazing leisurely, playing and fighting, and take photos that are super photogenic📸 🎫Ticket price: 50 yuan/person 🌟Highlights: Jintan Luming, Deer King Living Area, Deer Viewing Platform, where you can feed elk at close range Spring limited program "Deer King Contest" 🅿️Parking: See Figure 7 📝Tips: 1. It is recommended to bring your own carrots (cut into long thin strips) and Chinese cabbage, which are the favorite foods of elk, to experience the joy of close contact with elk 2. There are few businesses in the scenic area, so it is recommended to bring your own snacks and water 📍Yellow Sea Wild Deer Pond🦌 It is a vast wetland scenic area with rich wildlife resources. It is a unique destination for viewing wild deer and wetland ecology. 🎫Ticket price: 20 yuan/person 🌟Highlights: Watching wild deer 🅿️Parking: Free 📝Tips: This is a wild elk area, and seeing the elk depends entirely on luck It's dusk at this point in the day's journey. You can drive to Qiming Road to see the golden mudflats and chase the sunset all the way. 💡 Travel Tips It is recommended to go in the morning or evening when the light is soft and the photo effect is better! Bring a telephoto lens to take clearer photos of elk and red-crowned cranes! There are sightseeing buses in the scenic area, so you can easily visit without getting tired. 0 yuan deer viewing route, Qiming Road ⚠️ Cars with low chassis should not take this road (see Figure 12); drive safely and don’t hit the deer🦌 📸 Photography Tips 1️⃣ Elk herd: Shot at a low angle to highlight the elk’s agility! 2️⃣ Red-crowned Cranes: Capture the moment when they spread their wings, with wetlands or reed marshes as the background, it’s very artistic! 3️⃣ Portrait: Stand at the edge of the wetland with your back to the camera to create the feeling of "swimming in a painting"! 🖼️Recommended travel routes: Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Park ➡️ Chinese Elk Park ➡️ Yellow Sea Wild Deer Pond

9 hidden gems in Yancheng, off the beaten path and stunning! Yancheng, a hidden gem in northern Jiangsu, is home to many beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. These 9 attractions are not to be missed, off the beaten path and stunning! Milu Deer Park Yancheng's only 5A-level scenic spot, the world's largest milu deer nature reserve. Here, herds of milu deer graze and frolic on the grass, taking you into a fairytale animal kingdom. Holland Flower Sea Covering an area of 3,000 mu, it is known as the "Disneyland of Yancheng". Every spring, more than 30 million tulips bloom, red, yellow, and purple intertwined, like a dreamland. Yellow Sea Forest Park The largest artificial ecological forest park in East China, with metasequoia, wooden houses, rivers, boardwalks, and small trains, is a great place to get close to nature. Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecotourism Area The largest coastal wetland reserve on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, and the world's largest wintering ground for wild red-crowned cranes. In autumn and winter, red-crowned cranes dance gracefully, a sight to behold. Dazong Lake - Eastern Jin Water City Dazong Lake is clear, and the lake and mountains are picturesque. The Eastern Jin Water City is modeled after Southern Song architecture, with an ancient style and charm, as if taking you back in time. Yanzhen Water Street A commercial street modeled after the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as the "Yancheng version of Qinhuai River". There are many delicacies, as well as theatrical performances, and the night view is charming. New Fourth Army Memorial Hall A window to learn about the history of the New Fourth Army and the old appearance of the military headquarters. The relics and photos in the museum tell the story of the difficult revolutionary years. Tiaozini A golden beach on the shores of the Yellow Sea, with wide and flat sand, shining in the sunlight. The sea breeze is gentle, making you feel relaxed and happy. Anfeng Ancient Street Full of historical charm, with bluestone roads, carved doors and windows, and ancient shops. Stroll through it and feel the changes of time. These attractions in Yancheng each have their own charm, come and check them out for an unforgettable trip!

🎈Hello It's a good season to go to Yancheng again. The vast coastal mudflats seem barren, but they will be full of life in winter. As an important supply station for the "East Asia-Australasia Flyway", one of the nine global bird migration routes, millions of migratory birds stop, breed or overwinter in Yancheng every year. At present, a large number of migratory birds have come to Yancheng. Here is a guide to watching migratory birds in Yancheng. Remember to save it. 📍Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Park 🚗Transportation: Self-driving or car-hailing 🎫Ticket: CNY 40, CNY 20 for children, free for children under 1.2 meters (The scenic area is very large, it is recommended to take a sightseeing car or rent an electric car‼ CNY 15 per person, CNY 30 per hour for a double bike) 🕐Time: 09:00-17:00 🔴Tips: 1⃣, There are flight performances at 10:30 am and 3:30 pm every day, with about ten birds released each time 2⃣, Wild red-crowned cranes will fly here to spend the winter from December to February in winter, accompanied by gray cranes, oriental white storks, wild geese, wild ducks and other birds 3⃣, Don't miss the Red-crowned Crane Museum. The exterior design is inspired by origami cranes. It is a comprehensive exhibition hall that preserves a lot of knowledge about wetlands and popular science education. You can take your children to visit 4⃣, Ecological Eye Bird Watching Tower, where you can see migratory birds and elk in the distance with a telescope, and enjoy the surrounding scenery in 360 degrees

📍Attraction address: Wanghe Road, Xinyang Port, Huangjian Town, Tinghu District, Yancheng City 🕙Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 🎟️Ticket information: Free for children aged 6 and under or under 1.4 meters Free for seniors aged 70 and over, half price for seniors aged 60–69 🚗Attraction transportation: Bus stop: Red-crowned Crane Reserve Station 💗Other tips: The release time of red-crowned cranes is 10:30 am and 3:30 pm. It is recommended to rent a scooter.

Transportation: Although it is more than 40 km from the city center, you can still get there without driving or taking a taxi. There is a K2 bus line from the airport/high-speed rail station directly to the west gate. The time on Baidu Maps is not accurate, it is not that long, it includes the walking time to another gate. The fare is capped at CNY 7, and it takes about 100 minutes from the bus stop near the airport. If you drive, it can be shortened to less than 1 hour. For the return trip, please note that the last K2 bus is at 17:40. Please arrange your time reasonably. Scenic area ticket: CNY 40, a few CNY cheaper online. The wild red-crowned cranes come to spend the winter from late October to late February of the following year, so the best time to visit is mid-November. There are also other migratory birds that come to spend the winter. The best time to see the red-crowned cranes is mid-December, and there are as many as 400–600 wild red-crowned cranes. There are also flight activities on weekdays, at 10:30 am and 15:30 pm. On weekends and holidays, you can go to the flight point a little earlier. There are no flights in rainy or snowy weather. At 15:15, there is an explanation and a small gift (red-crowned crane postcard) activity. If you can, bring a telephoto camera/phone to the scenic area. There are many birds, and drones are not allowed. The phone in the picture is still a bit reluctant. There are only 4 main attractions, the museum at the west gate, the waterfowl lake, the red-crowned crane breeding center, and the Xu Xiujun's former residence/memorial hall. They are not very big attractions. If you have good physical strength, you can just buy the main entrance ticket. The small transportation in the scenic area depends on your situation. The flight point is not very big, and there is a family of three red-crowned cranes walking around. Of course, you cannot feed them! Other precautions: Pay attention to mosquito prevention. There are simple drinks and snacks for sale at the entrance, which are 2–3 CNY more expensive than the normal price. There are also grilled sausages, small bread, and drinks for sale at the flight point in the scenic area. It is okay to fill your stomach, but there are no restaurants. Note that the flight time is only a short one or two minutes.

Little ones👫, I must share a beautiful place with you today - Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area! 😍 📍Location: No. 8, Wanghe Road, Xinyanggang, Huangjian Town, Tinghu District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province. 🌳This is simply a treasure trove of nature! As soon as you enter the scenic area, a large area of wetland comes into view, with reeds growing everywhere, as if a beautiful landscape painting is slowly unfolding in front of you. The fresh air hits you in the face, making you instantly forget the hustle and bustle and troubles of the city, and immerse yourself in this quiet nature. 🦩The protagonist is of course our elegant red-crowned crane! They are graceful, with a touch of bright red on their heads, like a ruby inlaid on their heads, noble and beautiful. Here, you can see the red-crowned cranes foraging and playing leisurely in the wetland, and occasionally dancing, the picture is so beautiful that people can't help but stop and appreciate it. 🎈There is also a great Red-crowned Crane Museum in the scenic area, which looks like an origami crane, which is very distinctive. The museum displays the living habits and protection status of the red-crowned crane, allowing you to deeply understand the mystery of these beautiful creatures while enjoying the beautiful scenery. 💦The waterfowl lake is also a must-see attraction. This is the habitat of many waterfowls. Swans, pelicans, wild geese, wild ducks and other birds swim in the lake, a scene full of vitality. 📌Travel tips: 1. The opening hours of the scenic area are 09:00-17:00, and it is recommended to play for about 3 hours. 2. There will be regular red-crowned crane flying performances every day, don't miss this spectacular scene! It is usually 10:30 in the morning and 15:30 in the afternoon (the specific time may change according to the arrangement of the scenic area). 3. During the tour, be sure to abide by the regulations of the scenic area and do not disturb these cute creatures at will. In short, the Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area is a great place for parent-child travel and photography. Come here, have a beautiful encounter with the red-crowned crane, and feel the magic and charm of nature! 💕

🌟 Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and yearning for a trip to find the long-lost tranquility and freedom? 👣 Follow me, step into the embrace of Yancheng, and experience a perfect encounter with a "relaxed life"! 🎉 🍽️ Arrive in Yancheng at noon, the first stop is Hilton Garden Inn Dachong Bay, the luxurious and warm check-in experience makes the fatigue of the journey disappear instantly. After a short rest, we took a car to the Chinese Milu Park, one of the largest milu natural reserves in the world. Here you can get close to the milu, and of course you can promote your friendship with the milu through carrots🥕. Enter the Milu Museum to learn more about the living habits and protection significance of milu! Take the bus, we are heading towards the Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area. As the largest wintering ground for wild red-crowned cranes in the world, we came here to watch the red-crowned cranes fly. Unless there are special circumstances, every day at 10:30 and 14:30, don't miss the flying time! Here you can truly feel what is the leisurely cloud and the wild crane, and the still water sprinkles the mountain bird～ For dinner, we went straight to Tangduli in Dachong Bay, "Yancheng Eight Bowls", to taste the authentic food of Yancheng, which is simply the ultimate temptation of taste buds! 🤤 Every bite is a tribute to traditional deliciousness, which is memorable. This is me, a travel explorer who loves life, and takes you to feel the infinite charm of Yancheng. Here, every moment is worth cherishing, and every experience is a profound interpretation of life.

Red-crowned cranes, migratory birds, are national first-class protected animals and globally vulnerable species, with only over 2,000 individuals remaining. Each year, nearly 1,000 red-crowned cranes choose to winter in the Yancheng Nature Reserve, which is the largest overwintering site for red-crowned cranes in the world. The Yancheng Nature Reserve faces the Pacific Ocean and is a transitional zone from the North Subtropical to the Warm Temperate Zone, and from the Palearctic to the Oriental Region in terms of climate and faunal distribution. As a result, the area is rich in species, with 450 plant species, 379 bird species, 45 species of amphibians and reptiles, 281 fish species, and 47 mammal species. Among them, there are 12 species of national key protected wildlife of the first class, including red-crowned cranes, Siberian cranes, whooping cranes, Oriental storks, black storks, scaly-sided mergansers, Relict gulls, great bustards, golden eagles, Eastern imperial eagles, white-tailed sea eagles, Chinese sturgeons, etc. There are also 67 species of national key protected wildlife of the second class, such as hooded cranes, common cranes, black-faced spoonbills, whooper swans, spoon-billed sandpipers, mandarin ducks, grey-faced buzzards, spotted seals, etc.

I went to Yancheng this week, and the biggest surprise for me was discovering this Red-crowned Crane Reserve. Through the sunlight, he is the Kenya of Jiangsu. The Yili of Yancheng has grasslands, lakes, and rare birds flying by. Address: Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area Ticket Price: 36 Play time: 2~3 hours Tips 1. There are a lot of mosquitoes, so pay attention to mosquito prevention 2. You must go inside and walk to the wetland to see the scene in the picture 3.Come when the weather is good

😭Departing from Nanjing for a trip This time I went to Yancheng for a micro-vacation It really exceeded my expectations! Sharing my one-day tour: In the morning, egg pancakes, fish soup noodles, and rice pancake wrapped around youtiao are essential After eating, spend the morning at the China Sea Salt Museum In the afternoon and evening, experience the beauty of ancient charm at Yanzhen Water Street~ . ✅China Sea Salt Museum (🎫Free, closed on Mondays 9:00-17:00) It's close to Yancheng Station, a place that fully showcases the charm of Yancheng culture, the museum records the history of sea salt, you can listen to explanations and look around, the architecture is very characteristic, the main building is composed of 'sea salt crystals', and it's really photogenic There's a small courtyard 🏡 next to the first floor where you can borrow books 📖 After visiting, sit on a chair and read a book 📚 It's really quite comfortable~ 🕹There are 3 free stamps (1 museum stamp + 2 Chinese character stamps, available at the information desk on the right side of the entrance) . ✅Yanzhen Water Street (🎫Free, lighting time around 18:00-22:00) Just a few steps across from the Sea Salt Museum! The night view here is quite nice, and there are performances to watch, with regular opera performances every night from 7:00-9:00. It's a great place to take photos with traditional Chinese style, with pavilions and towers standing by the water, and there are various food snacks and cultural and creative markets to browse, and you can take a boat ride at the Water Street boat dock 🛶 Enjoy the evening breeze, so chill~ There's also a landmark of Yancheng at the dock for a photo op! This one is really photogenic! . ✅Other recommended attractions to visit: Dutch Flower Sea, Dayang Bay, Chinese Milu Deer Park, Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecotourism Area, Yellow Sea Forest Park, Zhuxi Ancient Town...

Standing atop the observation tower in the Red-crowned Crane Wetland Park, one can gaze far into the distance. Whether looking south, north, or east, the view is vast and boundless, with the 'Yellow Sea' stretching out, its gentle waves rippling. Bathed in sunlight, it is Yancheng's Ili, with grasslands, lakes, and rare birds flying by. Address: Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecotourism Area Ticket Price: 36 Visiting Time: 2~3 hours - Tips 1. There are quite a few mosquitoes, so be sure to protect yourself against them 2. Make sure to walk further in to reach the wetlands, only then can you see the scenes depicted in the pictures 3. Choose a good weather day for your visit

Yancheng, formerly known as Yandu, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Province and a city in the central area of the Yangtze River Delta. It is located in the eastern coastal area of China, in the eastern part of Jiangsu Province, and borders the Yellow Sea to the east. The entire territory is a plain, with high terrain in the northwest and southeast, and low-lying areas in the middle and northeast, divided into the Huanghuai Plain, the Lixiahe Plain, and the Coastal Plain; it is a transition zone from the North Asian subtropics to the warm temperate climate. Yancheng has been established since the sixth year of Emperor Gao of the Western Han Dynasty (201 BC), and it was originally named Yandu County. In the ninth year of Emperor An of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (413 AD), it was renamed Yancheng County. Yancheng is home to the only World Natural Heritage Site in Jiangsu, the Yellow (Bo) Sea Migratory Bird Habitat. The city has convenient transportation by sea, land, and air, and has basically formed a three-dimensional transportation network integrating highways, railways, aviation, sea transportation, and inland water transportation. Nanyang International Airport, Dafeng Port Area of Yancheng Port, Binhai Port Area, Sheyang Port Area, and Xiangshui Port Area have become national first-class open ports, making it a prefecture-level city with both an airport and a seaport as first-class open ports. It is the intersection of the national coastal development and the Yangtze River Delta integration strategies. The city has hundreds of kilometers of tidal flats and wetlands, with two national nature reserves for red-crowned cranes and elk, and a Chinese sturgeon nature reserve under construction. Topography: The entire territory of Yancheng is a plain, with high terrain in the northwest and southeast, and low-lying areas in the middle and northeast. Most areas are less than 5 meters above sea level, and the maximum relative height is less than 8 meters. It is divided into three plains: the Huanghuai Plain, the Lixiahe Plain, and the Coastal Plain. The Huanghuai Plain is located north of the Subei Irrigation Main Canal, and its terrain gradually decreases to the northeast and southeast, roughly centered on the abandoned Yellow River. Origin of the name: Yancheng was established as Yandu County in the fourth year of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty (119 BC). At that time, there were salt fields everywhere here, and there were salt rivers everywhere. 'Du' means the river for transporting salt. In the seventh year of Emperor An of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (411 AD), it was renamed Yancheng County, and the name 'Yancheng' has been used to the present day. It is named after the 'salt fields around the city'. Customs and folklore: In the rural areas of Yancheng and Funing, there were historical activities of boy servants making incense and performing witchcraft. The content includes: praying for a good harvest and holding a green seedling meeting, an adding seedling meeting; extending blessings and eliminating disasters and holding a peace meeting, a Mars meeting, etc. With the changes of history, the content of these performances has been continuously enriched, and after a long period of evolution, it has gradually developed into a incense play. The incense play is a local small play closely related to folk ghost and god beliefs, also known as Sanhuozi, Sankexi, etc., which was finally formed around the first year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1862). Its singing tune is composed of the 'Incense Tune' popular in the territory and the 'Huai Bounce' from Huaiyin, Baoying and other places. At the same time, incense play artists often team up with door ballad artists, so there are many tunes in the incense play that come from door ballads. Theater art: Huai opera, also known as Jianghuai opera, is popular in Jiangsu Province, Shanghai City, and some areas of Anhui Province. In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, in Yancheng, Funing and other places in Jiangsu, there was a popular form of storytelling developed from farmers' haozi and field songs 'Leilei Tune' and 'Planting Seedlings Tune', which was a single singing or duet singing with only bamboo boards as the rhythm. Later, it was combined with the folk god-offering 'Incense Play' to perform, and it was called 'Jiangbei Small Play'. Later, it was influenced by Huixi and Jingxi, and gradually enriched in singing tunes, performances, and repertoire, forming Huai opera. Early Huai opera mainly used 'Old Huai Tune' and 'Kao Ba Tune', and the singing tune was basically a linked structure of tune cards, and no orchestral instruments were played. Around the 19th year of the Republic of China (1930), Dai Baoyu, Liang Guangyou, Xie Changyu and others, based on the 'Incense Tune', began to create some new tunes accompanied by erhu, because the erhu was played with a bow, so it was called 'La Tune'. This greatly improved the performance art of Huai opera, and the mobile area gradually expanded from Yancheng, Funing, Huaian and other places to Jiangsu Province. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), Huai opera artists He Kongde, Chen Dasan, etc., brought Huai opera to Shanghai for singing. Later, the famous actor He Jiaotian created the 'Chain Sentence' singing tune, which further enriched the 'Free Tune'. The traditional repertoire of Huai opera includes: early life small plays 'Tongue-to-Tongue', 'Foot Travel', 'Clever Grandma Scolding Cat', etc., big plays 'Nine Lotus Thirteen Heroes' (that is, 'Qin Xianglian', 'Lan Yulian' and other 9 plays with the word 'Lian' and 'Wang Erying', 'Su Diying' and other 13 plays with the word 'Ying') and 'Legend of the White Snake', 'Yue Fei', 'Thousand Miles to Send Jingniang', 'Zhuangyuan Robe', 'Official Ban Min Lamp', etc.

The unknown secrets of Yancheng include: 1. Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecological Tourism Area: This is part of the Yancheng tidal flat wetland and an important stop on the migratory route of migratory birds between Northeast Asia and Australia. In winter, this area becomes a wintering ground for red-crowned cranes, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful sight of these graceful birds flying and roosting in the wetland area. 2. Tiaozini Wetland Park Tiaozini Scenic Area: This park is another important wetland protection area in Yancheng, with rich aquatic life and bird resources. In winter, a large number of migratory birds gather here, including the Curlew Sandpiper, Dalmatian Pelican, White Spoonbill, Black-faced Spoonbill, etc., providing tourists with an excellent place to watch birds. 3. Yeludang Huanghai Yeludang: This is a wildlife reserve located in the south of Yancheng city. It has a beautiful ecological environment and is the habitat of many wild animals. In winter, visitors can observe the activities of birds such as black-faced spoonbills, oriental white storks, common cormorants, and mallards. 4. Chinese Elk Park, Jiangsu Dafeng Elk National Nature Reserve: This is the largest elk reserve in China with rich biodiversity. In winter, the elk herds here will be more active, and visitors can observe their living habits up close. 5. Rugao, the hometown of longevity: Rugao is the hometown of longevity in China. The population age structure here is relatively young and there are a large number of centenarians. In winter, tourists can experience the local health culture and longevity culture here, such as tasting local health food, visiting the Longevity Museum, etc. 6. Yancheng specialties: Yancheng has many special foods and handicrafts, such as Funing cake, Dongtai fish soup noodles, Binhai Shouwu, etc., which are all unique local cultural symbols. In winter, it is also a good choice to buy these specialties as gifts for relatives and friends. The above are some unknown secrets about traveling to Yancheng in winter. I hope they will be helpful to your trip.

This is a bird-watching sanctuary~ A paradise for red-crowned cranes! World Natural Heritage - Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve! Seeing them, you will think of the girl who dedicated herself. The red-crowned crane, an endangered bird species with only over 3000 left in the wild worldwide, migrates from the north to the tidal flats and wetlands of Yancheng, Jiangsu every autumn and winter, which is also an excellent bird-watching season. The red-crowned crane is a national first-class protected animal and an endangered species in the world, known as the 'king of birds' and 'bird of happiness'. Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland Ecotourism Area is a paradise for red-crowned cranes. Every year, hundreds of red-crowned cranes fly here from the northeast or Russia to spend the winter, forming a spectacular scene of crane dance. In addition to red-crowned cranes, there are other rare wild animals here, such as black-tailed gulls, elk, river deer, white-naped cranes, gray cranes, etc., forming a rich and diverse ecosystem. Opening hours: all year round 09:00-17:00

I knew there was a Zhalong Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve in Qiqihar. As a result, I went to Jiangsu and discovered the Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland. This reserve is in Sheyang, Yancheng It is very convenient to drive there If you want to stay closer, you can stay at the Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Grassland Resort Hotel, but the entry-level rooms are smaller. This protected area is quite large. Mainly reed marshes, swamps, and grasslands There are captive red-crowned cranes inside Wild Oriental White Stork Ardeidae Raptor Cormorants and some wetland songbirds The most common large animal to see is the elk in the wild. The museum inside can visit the bird protection mileage Bird knowledge popularization, etc. The park is very large It is recommended to leave enough time and take a family bike Otherwise it's too big to walk. Then there is a lake area You can take a boat to experience the shuttle through the reed marshes There are not many places in the park that can get the sun. Do a good job of sun protection You don’t need a telephoto camera to photograph red-crowned cranes Wide angle is OK But if you want to take pictures of wild birds, such as the Oriental White Stork Or at least a 600mm focal length There are bird watching shelters throughout the park. Bird watching platform and other facilities There are also free binoculars available Bird watching friendly If you want to take pictures of birds, it is better to go early in the morning or late at night. How many times a day are captive red-crowned cranes released? Pay attention to the time You can also visit the nearby Huanghai Forest Park. Wild Deer Dang Chinese Elk Park As well as scenic spots such as Tiaozini Overall recommendation