Jingxin Wetland

　　The Jingxin Plain features rivers coursing through and interconnected lakes, collectively known as the "Jingxin Wetland," also called the "Lower Tumen River Wetland." The main contiguous area of the wetland spans 5,874 hectares, making it one of Jilin Province's key protected wetlands. This wetland boasts rich flora and fauna, including the only habitat in China for wild large-fruited roses.

　　According to records, the wetland is home to 32 species of fish, with five listed in the *Catalog of Precious and Rare Aquatic Animals and Plants*, such as chum salmon, beach spawning fish, and Japanese lamprey. It is estimated that there are 199 species of birds in the area, including 18 rare national first- and second-class protected bird species such as the red-crowned crane. The forests surrounding the wetland also provide habitat for 24 species of wild mammals, among which five—seal, otter, sika deer, lynx, and black bear—are classified as national second-class protected animals. The mild and humid climate, with warm winters and cool summers, supports the growth of a wide variety of plants.

　　Preliminary statistics show that the area hosts 336 species of wild plants from 76 families, accounting for 15.2% of Jilin Province’s total wild plant species. The vast, moist, and diverse environment makes the wetland an important stopover and breeding ground for migratory birds. Every spring and autumn, hundreds of thousands of migratory birds gather here to feed and play. These birds are carefully protected by local communities, resulting in a steady increase in both the number and diversity of species each year.