Bachu Bangke National Wetland Park

Bachu Bangke National Wetland Park

Bachu Bangke National Wetland Park is a national-level wetland park.

Bangke National Wetland Park is situated in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarkant River within the Bachu section. It is supplied by the Minsheng Canal, featuring distinct river characteristics, abundant and diverse wetland resources, primarily including three major types: riverine wetlands, marsh wetlands, and artificial wetlands. The geographical coordinates of the wetland park range between 39.725°N and 39.592°N, 77.918°E and 77.997°E, covering an area of 5,817.8 hectares.

The wetland park is planned around the Bangke Reservoir as the core, encompassing herbaceous marshes and shrub swamps along both sides of the river. It extends west to Boreqi, east to Semurhan, north to Bengkule, and south to Aixilek. It serves as a habitat and breeding ground for over 20 bird species, including the black stork, black-headed gull, greylag goose, and greater crested grebe. The area exhibits typical characteristics of desert wetlands and boasts high landscape and scientific research value.