Tuli River National Wetland Park

Tuli River National Wetland Park

Tuli River National Wetland Park is a national-level wetland park.

Inner Mongolia's Tuli River National Wetland Park is situated within the town of Tulihe in Yakeshi City, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on the northwestern slope of the central section of the Greater Khingan Mountains. It is administered by the Juyagou Forest Farm and Tuli River Forest Farm of the Tuli River Forestry Bureau under the Key State-Owned Forest Management Bureau of the Greater Khingan Mountains in Inner Mongolia. The geographical coordinates are 121°27′51″ to 121°44′47″ east longitude and 50°28′59″ to 50°34′21″ north latitude, covering a total area of 5,413 hectares.

On December 25, 2017, it passed the inspection by the State Forestry Administration and was officially designated as a “National Wetland Park.”

Inner Mongolia's Tuli River National Wetland Park is located within the town of Tulihe in Yakeshi City, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on the northwestern slope of the central section of the Greater Khingan Mountains. It is under the administration of the Juyagou Forest Farm and Tuli River Forest Farm of the Tuli River Forestry Bureau, managed by the Forestry Administration of the Greater Khingan Mountains in Inner Mongolia. The geographical coordinates are 121°27′51″ to 121°44′47″ east longitude and 50°28′59″ to 50°34′21″ north latitude, with a total area of 5,413 hectares, of which 3,195 hectares are wetlands, accounting for 59.02% of the total park area. The proposed wetland park includes two forest tourism scenic areas: the Liu Shaoqi Memorial Forest and the Hexiangyuan Holiday Resort.

The wetland park features a large observation deck surrounded by winding corridors that encircle the water surface. In front of the deck, the river is as smooth as a mirror, clear and transparent. Dense forests and lush vegetation surround the islands in the water, displaying vibrant autumn colors that reflect on the water, creating an illusion of entering a fairyland. The park has 3.4 kilometers of walking trails that meander through the dense forest. Walking along these trails brings a sense of mysterious wonder about what surprises lie ahead, with colorful autumn foliage on both sides forming a magnificent and captivating world, as if stepping into a vibrant fairy-tale realm that is hard to leave. Ethnic-themed viewing spots are built along one side of the trail, complemented by distinctive log cabins, creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of an oil painting.

Types of Wetlands

The total area of the wetland park is 5,413 hectares, with wetlands covering 3,195 hectares, accounting for 59.02% of the total area. Specifically, riverine wetlands cover 72 hectares (1.33%), herbaceous marshes cover 1,877 hectares (34.67%), shrub swamps cover 218 hectares (4.03%), and forested swamps cover 1,028 hectares (18.99%).

Flora and Fauna Resources

Vegetation

The wetland park is located in the cold temperate coniferous forest zone, with meadow vegetation and marsh vegetation as the main types. The vegetation in the park consists of plant species from the East Siberian and Mongolian floras. Dahurian larch thrives across various terrains and soil types. On the upper slopes, shady or semi-shady areas feature sparse mixed forests of birch and larch, while sunny or semi-sunny slopes have small clusters of mixed birch and poplar forests. Along the riverbanks, the main plant species include Manchurian poplar, willow, bird cherry, red osier dogwood, Siberian pea shrub, Amur alder, dwarf birch, spiraea, burnet, globe flower, as well as grasses from the Poaceae and Cyperaceae families.

Wild Plants

The flora of the wetland park is predominantly from the Siberian flora, with small amounts from the Changbai Mountain and Mongolian floras. According to surveys and related data, the park is home to 410 plant species from 208 genera and 69 families (including mosses and vascular plants). Major plant species include Carex appendiculata, Calamagrostis angustifolia, Carex ussuriensis, water horsetail, marsh willow, cranberry willow, Spiraea salicifolia, broadleaf vetch, marsh parsley, Dahurian larch, and birch.

Wildlife

The abundant wild plant resources and favorable natural ecological environment in the wetland park provide an excellent habitat for wildlife. Based on zoogeographical regions, the animals in the park belong to the Palearctic and Oriental realms. Surveys and data indicate that the park hosts 183 species of vertebrates from 41 families and 24 orders. Common wetland animals include Siberian taimen, lenok, northern pike, Amur loach, Siberian wood frog, herons, mallards, and ruddy shelducks.

Introduction to Major Rivers

The main body of water in Inner Mongolia’s Tuli River National Wetland Park is the Tuli River. The Tuli River originates from the boundary between the eastern part of Tulihe Town and the Oroqen Autonomous Banner, on the western side of the main ridge of the Greater Khingan Mountains. It is 134.8 kilometers long, with a drainage area of 3,617 square kilometers, and is a second-level tributary of the Erguna River system. The Tuli River meets the Itil River, which flows from the north, at the western boundary of the wetland park, then flows westward toward the Gen River.

Tulihe Town: (1) Origin of the Name

A clear river runs from east to west through the center of the town. “Tuli” means “clear” in Mongolian, hence the name Tuli River.

(2) Administrative History and Geographic Location

In 1952, the state established a forest industry bureau (later renamed forestry bureau) here. In 1953, a district government was formed, which became a town in 1958. In 2001, Xiniti Township was merged into and placed under the jurisdiction of Tulihe Town.

Tulihe Town is located in the northern part of Yakeshi City, within the geographical coordinates of 120°47′ to 122°17′ east longitude and … north latitude. Detailed information about Tulihe Town++