Bailang Tao'er River National Wetland Park

Bailang Tao'er River National Wetland Park

Bailang Tao'er River National Wetland Park is a national AAA-level tourist attraction, a national water conservancy scenic area, and a national wetland park.

Bailang Tao'er River National Wetland Park is situated at the southwestern foothills of the Greater Khingan Mountains, within the Bailang Forestry Bureau's operational area in Bailang Town, Arxan City, Inner Mongolia. The area has mid-to-low mountainous terrain and is the source of the Tao'er River, which belongs to the Nenjiang River basin. It lies 3 km from Bailang Town, with a total area of 1,135 hectares. The geographical coordinates are 47°01′18″N to 46°59′56″N and 120°06′38″E to 120°10′41″E. The southern boundary starts from Ludong Village in Bailang Town, the northern boundary reaches the Bailang Forestry Bureau nursery, the western boundary is demarcated by the national BAI-A Railway line, and the eastern boundary is defined by the ridgeline of Bailang Peak. It is 30 km from the Arxan Hot Spring Street, 220 km from Ulanhot City (the seat of the Xing'an League Committee), 20 km from the WU-A First-Class Highway, adjacent to S203 Highway, 50 km from the Arxan Yiershi Airport, and 35 km from the core scenic area of Arxan City. The transportation is very convenient, and the surrounding tourism resources are highly complementary.

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The park is primarily characterized by its wetland landscapes and also integrates forest, grassland, and mountain natural scenery, as well as cultural landscapes centered on ethnic customs and history. It is connected to the national AA-level Bailang Peak Scenic Area, forming an ecological leisure resort that combines mountain and water elements. The diverse types of wetland ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and natural landscapes provide an ideal site for scientific research and educational purposes.

The park is home to a wealth of rare and endangered species. There are over 150 species of wild animals, such as the golden eagle (a Class I protected bird of the Accipitridae family), the common crane and demoiselle crane (Class II protected birds of the Gruidae family), the steppe eagle, cinereous vulture, northern goshawk, Eurasian sparrowhawk, Japanese sparrowhawk, northern hawk owl, rough-legged buzzard, and Ural owl (all Class II protected birds of the Accipitridae family), the saker falcon, Eurasian hobby, red-footed falcon, and common kestrel (Class II protected birds of the Falconidae family), and the black grouse (of the Tetraonidae family), as well as the Eurasian pygmy owl, short-eared owl, long-eared owl, boreal owl, and great grey owl (Class II protected birds of the Strigidae family). Among mammals, there is the sable (a Class I protected species of the Mustelidae family), as well as the red deer (of the Cervidae family), brown bear (of the Ursidae family), and lynx (of the Felidae family) as Class II protected species. This place can be described as a gene bank for rare and endangered biological species. There are 7 species of fish across 2 orders, 5 families, including pike, loach, crucian carp, and catfish. It is one of the best spots for birdwatching.

The wetland park boasts a wide variety of wild plants, totaling 269 species from 190 genera and 57 families. Among them, those with high edible value include bracken, Guangdong vegetable, willow herb sprouts, and daylily. There are 104 species of medicinal plants, such as astragalus, baical skullcap, and palmate ginseng, and edible fungi such as hedgehog mushroom, purple mushroom, white mushroom, and yellow mushroom. The wetland park consists of forest vegetation, shrub vegetation, meadow vegetation, and marsh vegetation, comprising a total of 12 formations. The main plant families include Poaceae, Fabaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae, and Rosaceae. In spring, azaleas bloom passionately against the snow-covered mountains. In summer, the phrase “The forest city welcomes guests without wine; the wildflowers on the hills are intoxicating enough” perfectly captures the beauty of the wetland park. A riot of flowers in red, yellow, pink, blue, white, and orange compete in splendor, filling the air with their fragrance. After a night of frost, the once uniformly green forest sea is dyed like a colorful brocade—birch leaves shimmer gold, mountain ash blaze red, alder turn purple with green, and larch shine blue-green… Vast expanses of varying shades of yellow dominate the landscape, so unrestrained and vibrant. The colorful hues jumping across the mountains are simply breathtaking. Since this splendid autumn scenery lasts only about half a month, the locals celebrate these enchanting days as a festival called “Five-Flower Mountain.” The autumn wetland park is a golden fairy-tale world overflowing with color, fragrance, and abundant fruit, making it the best season for photographers to seek inspiration and capture dreams. The wetland scenery here becomes a paradise for photography artists. The sika deer wandering up the gentle slopes into the mountains, the golden wetland grasslands set against the colorful trees, the mystical mist lingering in the valleys, the gently flowing Tao'er River, and the serene atmosphere that makes you reluctant to speak too loudly all exude the unique charm of the forest region. The mountains, drenched in red, green, yellow, purple, brown, black, and white, are so dazzling that even with a camera in hand, you may not know which mountain, tree, or leaf to capture to best showcase this vast beauty. Even a painter’s brush would struggle to depict such a profusion of colors.

Bailang Town: Bailang Town is located on the southern side of the Greater Khingan Mountains, southeast of the Arxan City government seat. It borders the Arxan Forestry Bureau to the north, Wuchagou to the southeast, and the border with Mongolia to the west. The town covers a total area of 720 square kilometers and is a multi-ethnic settlement area with the Han Chinese as the majority.

Bailang Town is rich in resources and known for its abundant specialties, especially its wildlife and plants. The area is home to a wide variety of wild animals, mainly including red deer, black bears, roe deer, lynxes, musk deer, otters, and snow rabbits. Aquatic animals mainly include mountain carp and cold-water scaleless fish, while bird species mainly include capercaillie, black-bone chicken, and hazel grouse. Wild plants... More details about Bailang Town++