Great Swan Scenic Area

Great Swan Scenic Area

The Great Swan Scenic Area is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Pinglu Great Swan Scenic Area is located 3 kilometers along the Pingfeng Line in Pinglu County, Shanxi Province, and just 5 kilometers from Sanmenxia High-Speed Railway Station, offering very convenient transportation. Situated in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, the area lies in the transitional zone between the warm temperate and subtropical climate belts, serving as an “exchange corridor” for flora and fauna between northern and southern China. The region boasts diverse vegetation types and a rich variety of animal and plant species, making it extremely biodiverse, and is honored as a “natural zoo and botanical garden.” Especially from November each year to April of the following year, tens of thousands of great swans travel long distances from Siberia, Outer Mongolia, and other regions to winter here. They chase and play, sing loudly, soar in the sky, or dance gracefully, adding a beautiful scene to the wintry yellow earth and creating “a marvelous spectacle of the Yellow River wetlands in China.”

The scenic area lies against the Zhongtiao Mountain to the north, overlooks the Yellow River to the south, and enjoys beautiful scenery with mountains and water in proximity. Strolling along the Swan Lake and admiring the graceful dances of the swans allow visitors to have close contact with these birds, truly achieving harmony between humans and nature, and perfect coexistence between mankind and the natural world. The area features attractions such as horseback riding experiences, flower sea explorations (a wedding photography base), lotus pond viewing, strolls along the Yellow River, and farm produce picking.

[Observation Deck]

Located on the Dongtiao Mountain range in the northeast of the park. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the landscapes surrounding Swan Lake from here.

[Swan Granary]

Situated around the lake, it mainly grows winter wheat to provide food for the swans that come here for the winter. It also creates a harmonious scene of humans and nature as the swans search for food in the fields.

[Horseback Riding Experience]

Located in the central-northern part of the scenic area, it offers visitors a place to learn and experience horse riding.

[Wooden Boardwalk]

Stretching 2 kilometers along the northern shore of Swan Lake, it provides visitors with areas for leisure and sightseeing.

[Flower Sea Exploration]

Located on the South Island within the wetland conservation area, it spans over 100 acres. When in bloom, the fragrance fills the air.

[Lotus Pond Viewing]

Located to the north of the flower sea, it covers more than 50 acres and features various colored lotuses for visitors to admire.