Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area
黄河口生态旅游区
A 5A-level national tourist attraction and the core visitor area of the Yellow River Delta wetlands, known for reed marshes, a red carpet of seepweed, and oriental white storks.
Located east of Yellow River Estuary Town in Kenli District, this is the core area of the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve open to visitors. The scenic area includes a wetlands museum, a bird rescue and release zone, bird-watching platforms, a reed maze, and the “Red Carpet” seepweed flats. In spring and autumn, large numbers of migratory birds can be seen, including oriental white storks, red-crowned cranes, and gray cranes. The area is large, so sightseeing buses are needed to get around. Entry tickets, sightseeing buses, and boat trips are charged separately, so check the official listings. It is about 1.5 hours’ drive from Dongying city center. Set out early, and bring binoculars and mosquito repellent.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30 (seasonal hours)
Nearby sights
- Yellow River Mouth
- Yiqian'er Nature Reserve
- Gudao Black Locust Forest
- Swan Lake & Longyue Lake
- Dongying Garden Expo Park
- Qingfeng Lake Park
- Lancui Lake Resort
- Hua-8 Well Oilfield Site