Hongjiannao National Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Shenmu City, China.
Hongjiannao National Nature Reserve is a protected area in Shenmu City featuring wetlands and a large freshwater lake situated between the Muus Desert and the Erdos Plateau. The main lake is the largest of its kind in a desert region and supports diverse bird species.
The reserve was created to protect a rare gull species with its largest breeding population found nowhere else in the world at this scale. Conservation efforts have centered on safeguarding this endangered species.
Local communities have long gathered plants from the area for traditional remedies and healing practices. The wetland remains meaningful to people who live nearby for these everyday purposes.
Visit timing depends on the season, as different bird species are visible at different times throughout the year. Coordinating with local guides helps visitors plan their trip to see the species they wish to observe.
The lake is home to a particularly rare gull species that breeds here in concentrated numbers found nowhere else globally. This population represents a very large share of all remaining individuals worldwide.
Location: Shenmu City
GPS coordinates: 39.08333,109.88333
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27
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