Zhalong: reeds, shallow water and a crane sanctuary
Zhalong’s reed marshes and water channels form breeding and resting habitat for waterbirds, while its public learning area introduces visitors to wetland ecology.
Zhalong is a broad wetland of reed beds, shallow pools and open marsh where water levels and habitat change through the seasons. The reserve is known for cranes, but its wider network of feeding and resting places supports many waterbirds.
Zhalong’s reed marshes and water channels form breeding and resting habitat for waterbirds, while its public learning area introduces visitors to wetland ecology.