Dongzhai Port Nature Reserve

The protected area spans 2,500 hectares of coastline with multiple bays, tidewater gullies, and extensive mangrove forests along the southern section.

The nature reserve gained protection status in 1980 and later joined China's tentative World Heritage list in 1996 for its ecological contributions.

Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices within designated areas of the reserve while adhering to environmental preservation guidelines.

Visitors can access designated observation points throughout the reserve to view 214 bird species and explore the mangrove ecosystem through guided tours.

The reserve houses 36 different mangrove plant species from 19 families, supporting 115 mollusk species and 160 fish species in its waters.

Location: Haikou

Inception: 1980

GPS coordinates: 19.98500,110.57500

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:35