Haifeng Wetland in Zhanyi District, Qujing

More Picture

Chinese Name:沾益县海峰湿地
English Name: Haifeng Wetland in Zhanyi District, Qujing

Overview:

Haifeng Wetland Park is situated in Zhanyi District, Qujing City, Yunnan Province. It is located in a remote area and is renowned for its lush aquatic plants and flocks of migratory birds. Covering an area of 6.67 square kilometers, the park features a typical Karst wetland landscape, combining mountains, water, forests, rocks, caves, ponds, and grasslands. It is often referred to as “Ninety-Nine Mountains, Ninety-Nine Peaks” and “Yunnan’s Little Guilin.”

Core Area:

• The park centers around the Lanshi Po Haizi Wetland and is composed of four wetland sections: Dry Haizi, Back Haizi, Black Beach River, and Lanshi Po Haizi.
• The park includes dramatic landscapes such as cliffs, stone peaks, stone forests, and natural caves. It is celebrated for its beautiful natural scenery and is also known for its rich biodiversity.

Wildlife:

• Haifeng Wetland is home to various migratory birds and several national first-class protected animals, such as the black-necked crane, white crane, and black stork.
• It is the lowest altitude and latitude wetland in Yunnan, making it a significant example of Karst wetland scenery in the province. The wetland ecosystem, combined with surrounding mountains, peak forests, and forests, holds considerable scientific and research value.

Natural Resources:

• The park features dramatic topography, including high mountains, sheer cliffs, scattered stone peaks, stone forests, caves, and large swamps.
• The “Ninety-Nine Mountains, Ninety-Nine Peaks” and “Yunnan’s Little Guilin” accolades highlight its natural beauty.
• The park hosts 49 species of migratory and resident birds, including rare species such as black-necked cranes and white cranes.
• With its complete ecological structure, Haifeng Wetland is a prime example of Yunnan’s Karst wetland landscapes.

Main Attractions:

• Total Area: 27,846 hectares, with the core park area covering 6.67 square kilometers.
• Core Wetlands: Lanshi Po Haizi Wetland, Dry Haizi, Back Haizi, Black Beach River.
• Notable Features:
  • Small Stone Forest
  • Daughter Spring
  • Carp Pond
  • Little Cow Pond
  • City Gate Cave
  • Crescent Moon Lake
  • Three Mountains, Eight Caves, and One Cliff

Tourist Information:

• Region: Dapo Township, Zhanyi County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province.
• Tourist Rating: 4A
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Recommended Rating: ★★★★★
• Distance from Kunming: Approximately 190 kilometers
• Distance from Qujing: Approximately 50 kilometers
• Best Visiting Season: March to November
• Recommended Transportation: Car
• Recommended Attractions: Small Stone Forest, Daughter Spring, Carp Pond, Crescent Moon Lake, Little Cow Pond
• Dining Suggestions: Wild mushrooms, steamed rice noodles, Zhanyi spicy chicken, lamb with skin, Xuanwei ham, etc.
• Accommodation Suggestions: Camping in the park or returning to the county town for accommodation.

Transportation Information:

• Self-Driving Routes:
  1. Kunming — G56 Hukun Expressway (Kunming-Qucheng Expressway) — Songming — Malong — Qujing — G60 Hukun Expressway — Zhanyi — Dapo Township — Haifeng Wetland (Approximately 190 kilometers)
  2. Guiyang — Anshun — Xingren — Xingyi — Luoping — Shizong — Luliang — Quju Expressway — Qujing — G60 Hukun Expressway — Zhanyi — Dapo Township — Haifeng Wetland (Approximately 640 kilometers)
  3. Chengdu/Chongqing — Yibin — Zhaotong — Zhaodai Expressway — Songdai Expressway — G56 Hukun Expressway — Malong — Qujing — G60 Hukun Expressway — Zhanyi — Dapo Township — Haifeng Wetland
• Bus Routes:
  1. Kunming North Bus Station — Qujing (Approximately 140 kilometers, 7:00–19:00, multiple departures) — Transfer to Bus No. 3 or No. 33 to Zhanyi County (Approximately 15 kilometers)
  2. Zhanyi Sanlu Bus Station or Muguang Parking Lot — Tourist shuttle or rural bus to Haifeng Wetland (Approximately 35 kilometers) — Or hire a car
• Train Routes:
  • Kunming Station — Qujing Station (5:40–23:50, multiple departures, with ten pairs of intercity trains) — Travel time approximately 73-88 minutes.