Nanji Wetland National Nature Reserve
南矶湿地
A national nature reserve on the southern edge of Poyang Lake, where large flocks of white cranes, white-naped cranes, tundra swans and swan geese overwinter.
Nanji Wetland National Nature Reserve lies in Nanji Township, Xinjian District, Nanchang, on the delta front where the Gan River flows into Poyang Lake. In the dry winter season, large areas of grassland and dish-shaped lakes are exposed, making it an important wintering ground for white cranes, white-naped cranes, tundra swans, swan geese and other migratory birds. The birdwatching season runs roughly from November to February. The reserve is about 70 km from central Nanchang and must be reached by car; since the opening of the Nanji Bridge, you can drive directly into the township. Entry to the core zone is prohibited, so observe birds from a distance at designated viewpoints, bring a telephoto lens and binoculars, and avoid disturbing the flocks.
Opening hours
Open all day (core area off-limits)
Nearby sights
- Nanchang Relic Museum of the Haihun Marquis State
- Wangshan Tuku
- Aixi Lake Wetland Park
- 699 Cultural & Creative Park
- Jiangxi Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall
- Bayi Square
- Youmin Temple
- Jiangxi Provincial Museum
Places to eat nearby
- Huangji Clay-pot Simmered Soup (Guangchang East Road Branch)
- Master Li's Home Cooking
- Dapinghuo Fresh & Spicy Stir-fry (Hamajie Branch)
- Longlaowu Soup Restaurant (Zhanqian West Road Branch)
- Huijia Chifan Authentic Nanchang Cuisine (Jiandeguan Head Branch)
- Tangwali Traditional Jiangxi Cuisine (First Block Branch)