Hongdoupo Egret Paradise

　　Hongdoupo Egret Paradise is located in Hongdoupo Village, Sanfa Township, about two kilometers north of Tuncheng Town, Wuzhishan. It is a unique ecological landscape formed by the villagers' voluntary protection of birds and is hailed as the "Egret Paradise."

　　Hongdoupo Village has only a dozen or so households, with a population of less than 100. When spring arrives and flowers bloom, flocks of egrets migrate here from distant places, bringing vitality and liveliness to the village. The lively and adorable egrets either fly and play over the green fields or perch on lush treetops and chirp. From a distance, they look like white flowers blooming on the trees. Entering the village, you’ll find it surrounded by greenery, with serene scenery. The egrets perch among the tree branches—some playing and calling to each other, some preening their feathers, and others feeding their chicks, all in peaceful composure. The scene is deeply moving, like a vivid "immortal egrets bringing good fortune" hundred-longevity painting.

　　Egrets first settled in Hongdoupo Village in the 1960s. Since villagers of all ages regard egrets as auspicious birds, they established a village rule: “Everyone is responsible for loving and protecting birds.” They never harm a single bird or raid a nest, creating a safe and comfortable habitat for the egrets. The village has thus become a paradise for the birds. Over time, the egret population has grown significantly, eventually exceeding a thousand.

　　Egrets feed on small fish, shrimp, ants, leeches, and also consume certain forest pests, making them beneficial birds. The villagers of Hongdoupo have planted numerous fruit trees on the barren slopes around the village, which has objectively provided better living and breeding conditions for the egrets.

　　Currently, Hongdoupo Egret Paradise has become one of Hainan Island’s renowned egret habitats and ecological scenic areas, alongside Danzhou Wujicun and Chengmai County Jialiantan, attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy the company of these graceful birds.