Nestled in Hainan Province's capital, Wuyuanhe Wetland Park has become a beacon of urban ecological preservation in 2025. The 1,200-hectare national park – often called 'Haikou's Green Lung' – now attracts both environmental researchers and city dwellers seeking respite, with its reed marshes sheltering 78 recorded bird species and aquatic ecosystems supporting rare mangrove varieties.
Recent infrastructure upgrades completed this October have enhanced accessibility while maintaining ecological balance, adding elevated boardwalks that let visitors observe migratory black-faced spoonbills without disturbing their habitat. Conservationists report a 15% year-on-year increase in wetland biodiversity since 2023, aligning with Hainan's Free Trade Port environmental initiatives.
For business travelers attending the upcoming Boao Forum for Asia, tourism officials recommend the park's morning 'oxygen walks' as an antidote to conference fatigue. The site's new digital guide system, launched last month, offers augmented reality explanations of wetland ecology in six languages.
As climate awareness grows across Asia, Wuyuanhe's success story provides a blueprint for urban development that prioritizes ecological protection. With winter migratory patterns beginning this month, birdwatching enthusiasts are flocking to capture the seasonal spectacle of egrets nesting among the park's waterways.
