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Hengshui Lake is located in the north of Jizhou City, Hengshui City, Hebei Province. It is a national nature reserve, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, and a national nature reserve with a well-preserved inland freshwater wetland ecosystem in the North China Plain.
The unique natural landscape of Hengshui Lake and natural wetland ecosystems such as meadows, swamps, tidal flats, waters, woodlands, reeds, cattail grass, and lotus constitute the Hengshui Lake Scenic Spot for sightseeing, bird watching, flower viewing, boating, fish tasting, and enjoying the natural environment. Oxygen bar is a fairyland on earth, a paradise for birds.
There are wide lakes, dense reeds, lotus ponds, and islands in the middle of the lake. Tourists here can take a boat tour of the lake, take pictures of lotus and reeds, stroll around the small island in the center of the lake, and watch various animals. It is a good place for Hebei locals to relax and play on weekends.
Hengshui Lake has a large area and is about ten kilometers long. The south side of the lake is adjacent to the urban area of Jizhou City. Most of the lake area is free and open. However, the main place to play on the lake is located at the Hengshui Lake National Wetland Park at the northern end. It is also necessary to visit the lake by boat and visit the island in the middle of the lake, so this is also a must-go place for ordinary tourists to visit Hengshui Lake. Wetland Park charges tickets and boat tickets. The gate of the scenic spot is about 15 kilometers away from downtown Jizhou and 13 kilometers away from downtown Hengshui.
After buying tickets at the gate of the scenic spot and entering, you will first come to the garden near the gate. There are also several small ponds in the garden. Lotus flowers are planted in the ponds, so you can simply watch them. Then take a boat tour of the lake, which is also the focus of visiting the Hengshui Lake scenic spot.
The cruise ships on the lake mainly visit the two islands in the center of the lake, the reed marshes, and the lotus lake. The cruise ships are divided into two routes. One is to visit Sansheng Island-Plum Blossom Island-Hehua Lake-Reed Marsh, and then return to the pier, which is also a classic route for visiting scenic spots. The cruise ship can dock at each point for about half an hour, and the whole tour takes about 3 hours. The first half of the other route is the same as the first one. Before returning to the pier, go to the fishing village island. The fishing village island is mainly a place to eat special farm dishes. You can eat here. The total play time is about 4-5 hours.
Sansheng Island is a key tourist area in the scenic area. The small island is only tens of meters long and wide. The island is full of green plants and dense trees. Visiting Sansheng Island is mainly to watch animals mainly birds. The island is divided into several areas such as Peacock Garden, Rare Bird Island, Parrot Garden, Wild Duck Bay, Crane Language Forest, Crane Bay, Free Flying Area, Performing Arts Square, and Old Farmhouse. . You can watch red-crowned cranes, whooper swans and other rare birds, as well as peacocks in free range, which is full of wild interest. You can take pictures here for sightseeing, and you can also buy some bird food to get in touch with animals at close range.
Plum Blossom Island has a large area, with a length and width of nearly 200 meters. The shape of the island resembles a plum blossom, hence the name. Plum Blossom Island is the largest island in the center of Hengshui Lake. There are orchards, a lotus pond in the center of the island, and lush plants on the island. It is very nice to take a leisurely stroll along the path around the lake around the island. Plum Blossom Island is also a zoo. There are crocodiles, sika deer, black bears, macaques, turkeys, ostriches and other animals here. It is suitable for bringing children to play.
In addition to the two islands in the middle of the lake, the lotus lake and the reed marsh are also places where cruise ships will arrive. Every summer, lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the rippling reeds are green and quiet, very beautiful. Tourists can take beautiful photos on the boat when visiting here.
Fishing Village Island is an optional area in the scenic area. This is a village. You come here to eat the special dishes of the fishing village, such as lake fish and shrimp. However, it is generally reported on the Internet that the price of dining in fishing villages is very high, and the amount of dishes is not very affordable, so it is generally not recommended to go there.
In addition to several well-developed scenic spots, there are some undeveloped islands in the middle of the lake. The relatively large one is called Bird Watching Island. There are no tourist facilities on the island. In summer, there are often waterfowls resting here, which can be photographed. . If you are chartering a boat, you can discuss it with the owner. Generally, you can go to the island without adding money.
Every summer, there will be a Hengshui Lake Beach Water World outside the scenic spot, on the north side of the lake, where tourists can experience beach entertainment, swim in the lake, etc., and feel the coolness of playing in the water in summer.
In addition, some tourists will choose not to enter the scenic spot and ride around the lake. There are also scenic spots such as Jibaozhai Museum and Lingxiu Mountain Villa by the lake. It is very pleasant to watch the lake and water color along the way. Cycling around is about 35 kilometers.
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