Macao Wanda Nam Van Lakes Wetland Ecological Viewing Area

　　The Macao Wanda Nam Van Lakes Wetland Ecological Viewing Area is located in... It covers an area of approximately 500 square meters and is currently one of Macao’s important wetland ecological zones. It derives its name from its proximity to Avenida Wanda Nam Van Lakes.

　　In November 2010, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau discovered that the reed field on the side of the road was being invaded by the alien plant “Mikania micrantha,” one of the world’s top 100 most dangerous invasive species. In order to thoroughly rehabilitate the area affected by Mikania micrantha and prevent it from spreading and impacting the entire ecological structure of the Portuguese-style buildings in Coloane, as well as to better enhance the landscape and elevate its ecological and tourism value, the Bureau uprooted the invasive Mikania micrantha in December of the same year. They also excavated five interconnected ecological ponds of varying sizes along the side of Avenida Wanda Nam Van Lakes and planted a variety of plants, including lotus—the representative plant of Macao—as well as water lilies, sagittaria lancifolia, cyperus haspan, cattails, and saururus chinensis among other aquatic plants. Shrubs such as osmanthus, Lagerstroemia indica, and allamanda were added for decoration, forming the initial prototype of the current ecological viewing area. Various recreational facilities were also installed within the viewing area, such as log benches, shade umbrellas made from passionfruit vines and bougainvillea, and bamboo screens crafted from bamboo materials. These allow visitors to enjoy and experience nature’s birdsongs and floral fragrances while using naturally styled amenities to fully appreciate the natural surroundings.

　　Location: Wanda Nam Van Lakes, Macao

　　Transportation: Take MT4 bus in Macao