Zhalong Wetland in Qiqihar｜The Ultimate Caretaker's Guide to the Cranes' Paradise

China's most beautiful wetland is here! The Zhalong Reserve is the world's largest reed wetland, where cranes dance gracefully like a painting～

📍Address: Zhalong Town, Tiefeng District, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province
⏰Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
🎫Ticket Prices:
Adult: 65 RMB | Student: 32.5 RMB
Sightseeing Bus Ticket: 10 RMB (Round trip required‼️)

🚗Transportation Guide:
• City Bus No. 306🚌 direct route (board at Darunfa Longsha Store/train station)
• Self-driving navigation to "Zhalong Nature Reserve," 30 km, 40 minutes🚗
• Private car hire 150-200 RMB round trip, driver can also act as a tour guide

🕊️Top Must-Do Activities:
1️⃣ Red-crowned Crane Release Show
4 shows daily: 9:30 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:30
‼️Arrive 1 hour early to secure the best spot at the Crane Viewing Platform

2️⃣ Reed Maze Boat Tour
💰40 RMB per person to cruise through the reed maze
The boatman shares fun stories about the wild crane flocks🌿

3️⃣ Close Interaction at the Crane House
20 RMB to buy small fish for feeding
Watch the elegant cranes pecking—super heartwarming💕

4️⃣ Wild Crane Observation
1 km wooden boardwalk hike
High chance to encounter wild crane flocks✨

📸Photo Spots:
➡️Front row at the Crane Viewing Platform (stunning release moments)
➡️Corner of the Reed Boardwalk (perfect sunset silhouettes)
➡️Lake Heart Island Observation Deck (360° unobstructed views)

👗Outfit Tips:
✔️Light-colored clothing for better photos
✔️Straw hat + sun protection clothing essential
✔️Waterproof and non-slip shoes are very important

💡Recommended Routes:
• Family Leisure Version (2h):
Entrance → Crane Viewing Platform → Crane House → Short Boardwalk

• In-depth Exploration Version (4h):
Entrance → Boat Ride → Lake Heart Island → Long Hike → Crane Viewing Platform

⚠️Notes:
❌ Drones are prohibited
❌ Do not feed animals randomly
☀️ Use sun protection in summer
❄️ Keep warm in winter