Heming Lake Park: An Ecological Poem in a Wetland Wonderland

—An Oasis Where White Cranes Dance with the City [Wetland Wonderland] Located in Taobei District, Baicheng City, Heming Lake Park covers 800 hectares and is one of the largest urban wetland parks in Northeast Asia. Home to 1/3 of the world's red-crowned crane population, it hosts thousands of migratory birds every spring and autumn, creating a spectacular sight of "tens of thousands of birds soaring." A 42-kilometer ecological boardwalk winds through the reed beds, and six birdwatching towers stand tall, together with the "Nine Heavens Crane Dance" sculpture on the lake's island, painting a picture of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. [Eco-Roaming Guide] **Ⅰ Green Transportation** - Air: Baicheng Airport (15 km) offers an eco-bus route (playing wetland science videos onboard) - Rail: Baicheng Light Rail Line 2, "Heming Lake Station," provides direct access to the east gate (train cars decorated with migratory bird paintings) - Special: Solar-powered sightseeing vehicles are available within the park (crane feather-inspired design, quiet and eco-friendly) **Ⅱ Eco-Pass** - Basic Ticket: Free (birdwatching towers require reservations due to capacity limits) - In-depth Experiences: - Wetland Scientific Expedition (150 CNY/person, includes professional binoculars + bird guide) - Ecological Photography (200 CNY/session, includes access to hidden shooting locations) - Night Sky Observation (80 CNY/person, includes astronomical telescope and constellation explanations) **Ⅲ Recommended Itinerary** **Daytime Version** 1. Sunrise Crane Viewing (05:30 at Birdwatching Tower No. 1 to catch the red-crowned cranes' morning dance) 2. Wetland Exploration (09:00 observe aquatic plant communities along the ecological boardwalk) 3. Lakeside Panorama (14:00 ascend the "Nine Heavens Crane Dance" sculpture for a panoramic view) **Evening Version** 1. Sunset Flight (18:00 at Birdwatching Tower No. 3 to photograph birds returning to their nests) 2. Starry Sky Classroom (20:00 participate in wetland astronomical observation activities) 3. Nighttime Wetland Exploration (22:00 observe nocturnal animals with an ecological expert) **Ⅳ Immersive Ecological Experiences** - Accommodation: - Crane Roosting Cabins (cantilevered birdwatching cabins equipped with high-powered telescopes) - Wetland Tents (stargazing camping area, provides moisture-proof mats and sleeping bags) - Dining: - Eco-Lunchboxes (made with local organic ingredients, zero plastic packaging) - Crane Shadow Cafe (lakeside cafe, offering views of crane foraging) - Educational Experiences: - Participate in wetland restoration volunteer activities (planting reeds, removing invasive species) - Learn bird banding techniques (receive a bird banding volunteer certificate) **Ⅴ Secrets of Light and Shadow** - Spring: April migratory bird season, cranes in the morning mist create an "aerial ballet" - Summer: July lotus blooming season, capture the "red lotus on blue waves" spectacle with drone photography - Autumn: October golden reeds, the setting sun paints the entire wetland red - Winter: December frozen lake surface, cranes leave poetic footprints in the snow [Wetland Soundscape] **"Crane Shadows and Lake Light"** Jointly created by wetland ecological musicians and white crane sound samplers, this song blends the mating calls of red-crowned cranes with the rustling sounds of reeds. Using a "wetland soundscape generator," it reflects real-time changes in water levels and bird activity, and won the 2025 United Nations Ecological Music Award. Classic lyrics: "When dawn kisses awake the lake's mist Crane shadows write ancient codes in the ripples We use telescopes to read the wetland's verses Letting every feather become a footnote of ecology" **Ecological Code of Conduct** - Please remain quiet while birdwatching and refrain from using flash photography - Advance reservations are required for ecological activities, and participants must comply with reserve regulations - Telephoto lenses and polarizing filters are recommended for capturing the best light and shadow This wetland poem, woven with a 42-kilometer ecological boardwalk, composes an ode to the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature through the migratory paths of birds, the swaying rhythm of reeds, and the refracted spectrum of lake light.