Panjin City in northeast China's Liaoning Province has become a seasonal sanctuary for tens of thousands of migratory birds arriving at the Liaohekou National Nature Reserve. Situated along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway — a critical corridor spanning 22 countries and regions — the reserve serves as a vital resting point for species traversing one of the planet's most heavily trafficked bird migration routes.
Conservationists note the annual spring migration highlights the wetland's ecological importance, hosting species such as red-crowned cranes and Saunders's gulls. 'This is nature's synchronized dance,' said a reserve spokesperson. 'The birds’ return underscores decades of local efforts to balance habitat protection with sustainable development.'
For travelers, the spectacle offers eco-tourism opportunities, while researchers emphasize the site's role in global biodiversity studies. Investors eyeing Asia's green economy also watch such initiatives, as China advances ecological projects under its 'Beautiful China' environmental strategy.
