Swan Lake Nature Reserve

Swan Lake is the most famous of the seven lakes in Bayinbuluke, and is the largest habitat of Swan Lake in China. Swan Lake, more than 3000 meters above sea level, is a natural plateau swamp. In May and June every year, swans and wild geese and gulls who live in South Asia and even in the Black Sea, red sea and Mediterranean sea travel thousands of miles to Swan Lake. June is the best time to watch the swans. People can watch the swans closely, but remember that disturbing or hurting the swans will cause great anger of Mongolian herdsmen, because they regard the swans as divine birds and can't catch them.

Swan Lake Nature Reserve

Swan Lake Nature Reserve is located in the zhuletus mountain basin of Bayinbuluke grassland. Swan Lake is located in the southeast of Bayinbuluke grassland. Located in the southwest of Bayinguoleng Township, about 60 km away from Bayinbuluke district government. Swan Lake is not a great lake, but a large area of marshes scattered all over the basin by the Kaidu River winding through a 30 km long, 10 km wide lake with a total area of more than 300 square kilometers. These marshes, which are composed of interconnected small lakes above 2000 meters above sea level, are ideal habitats for all kinds of birds. In 1986, it was approved as the first national Swan Nature Reserve in China.

ecological environment

Kaidu River passes through the Swan Lake Nature Reserve. There are many small islands in the reserve, which are covered with reeds, weeds, flowers, snow ridges and ice peaks. All these constitute the natural barrier of Swan Lake. Spring water, streams and Tianshan snow water flow into the lake. With abundant water and grass, abundant food, cool and humid climate, it is suitable for swans to grow. When spring comes, ice and snow melt and everything recovers. A large number of swans from India and southern Africa flock across the mountains and come to Tiane lake to live and breed. In the warm sunshine, the lake water, sky light, cloud shadow and swans form a beautiful landscape The picture scroll of "no trace of water, soaking blue sky, mountain water state, self mapping". Local Mongolian herdsmen regard swans as "chaste birds", "beautiful angels" and "auspicious symbols". Swan Lake is rich in bird resources, with a large number of waterfowl. According to the investigation, there are more than 10000 swans, cygnets and warty nosed swans, as well as nearly 10 species of rare birds, such as grey geese, spotted geese, white headed harriers, terns, eagles and vultures, belonging to the first and second level national protected animals. The protection station is on the high side of Swan Lake, with a watchtower built for tourists to watch the living habits of swan.

Tourism strategy

matters needing attention

1: The lake area is composed of hundreds of interconnected lakes, large and small. The swamp land is easy to sink people and horses. There must be a guide to lead the way, otherwise you can't go there lightly.

2: May and early June are the time when swans hatch their eggs. In the breeding season, adult swans never easily leave their young and fly away by themselves, so they are easy to observe.

3: Please pay attention to the protection of wildlife and the natural environment. No littering or hunting is allowed in the reserve.

tourist season

The most pleasant tourist season of Bayinbuluke prairie is from June to August every year. In this season, the sunshine is strong in the daytime, the temperature will drop very low at night, and the average temperature in July is only about 10 ℃. Therefore, we should pay attention to sun protection during the day, keep warm at night, and try to carry warm clothes.

Ticket information

The ticket of the reserve is 30 yuan

Accommodation

In Bayinbuluke grassland, there are tent dormitories for workers, generally about 20-30 yuan per bed. The vegetables on the grassland are transported in from other places, so the food price is more expensive. There is no bank around the reserve. If it takes a long time, it is suggested to prepare enough cash before going to avoid embarrassment.

Transportation strategy

Starting from Urumqi by self driving, you can drive 460 kilometers along Duku highway of Urumqi Yibin highway to Hejing county

You can take the train to Hejing county first, and there are buses to Bayinbuluke district government every other day at Hejing passenger station. The distance between them is 338 km. When you arrive at bayinbruck, the government immediately charter a car to Swan Lake. From the district government, you can rent a car to go to the prairie. The jeep costs 400-500 yuan a day, not including the round trip, but usually for two days. If you still have to go to kunaisi forest farm, it will take 3-4 days.

Address: Northwest of Hejing County, Bazhou

Longitude: 84.295131

Latitude: 42.852455

Tel: 0991-4666931

Ticket information: 48 yuan, student ticket 30 yuan