Birdwatching Boom fuels Eco-Tourism Growth

The growing popularity of birdwatching is driving the expansion of eco-tourism in China, as nature enthusiasts flock to scenic spots across the country to observe rare and migratory bird species. 

In East China’s Jiangxi Province, 230 species of rare birds, including white cranes, swans, and oriental storks, draw tens of thousands of tourists for birdwatching each day. Meanwhile, in Yandunjiao Village, Rongcheng City, in east China’s Shandong Province, white swans dancing gracefully in the snow captivated numerous tourists. 

To protect these rare birds, the village has established a swan protection station, formed a management team, and conducts fixed-point patrols daily. Many villagers have also voluntarily joined the protection efforts.