[2025 Jilin Attraction] Travel Guide for Changbai Island Wetland Park (Updated Jul)

Changbai Island, located on the banks of the Songhua River in Jilin City, is the northernmost large-scale wintering ground for waterfowl in China. Every October, a flock of wild ducks from Siberia migrates here. This flock is massive, numbering in the tens of thousands, primarily consisting of ruddy shelducks, with a few mallards and mergansers as well. They spend the entire winter here and return to their homeland in March when the spring breeze warms the earth. This large-scale migration has been ongoing for over 20 years. I remember visiting this place a few years ago to see the wild ducks. Back then, there were hardly any visitors. Now, the area has been developed with health trails and various ice and snow recreational activities, attracting more and more people to witness the spectacle. The sheer number of ducks is astonishing, and many come to see the breathtaking scene of thousands of wild ducks taking flight. The sky is filled with ducks, while the Songhua River below flows gently, displaying a vivid Fuji blue color. The shores are blanketed in snow, creating a truly beautiful sight. This is the romance of winter in the North ❤️ Behind this flock of wild ducks lies a touching story. Initially, no one protected these birds, and some even hunted them secretly. Later, I heard that someone built a shelter to protect them from poachers. This person has been guarding these wild duck spirits for 26 years. He is affectionately known as "Bird Uncle," and his name is Ren Jianguo. Now in his sixties, he has recently fallen ill and been hospitalized. His niece has taken over his role, becoming the second-generation bird protector. Address: Changbai Island Wetland Park Tickets: Free Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Jilin City Station, exit from the west gate, then take Bus No. 4 and get off at Songjiang North Station Tips: It's recommended to visit in the afternoon. Eagles usually hunt in the afternoon, and wild ducks are more active in flight during this time.

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In winter, the green grass and trees of Changbai Island Wetland Park are gone, and the most vibrant thing is the wild ducks on the island in the river. The wild ducks bask in the afterglow of the setting sun, forming a beautiful picture with the calm river. Taken on November 19, 2024, at Changbai Island Wetland Park

Unique in the country! It's really beautiful here. 🦆 Large flocks of migratory birds come here to roost for the winter, with flowing river water, snow on the shore, bridges across the river, Japanese style, beautiful and romantic! 🦆 This is Changbai Island, between Qingyuan Bridge and Songjiang Bridge, and it is also the northernmost wintering ground for large groups of waterfowl in China. In the world, it is extremely rare for such high-latitude areas to have waterfowl overwintering all year round! So when you come to Jilin City, don't miss it! The first discovery of waterfowl overwintering was in 1983, when there were not many waterfowl overwintering. Since 1996, the bird protectors of Jiangcheng have been voluntarily guarding these birds, guarding Changbai Island for 26 years, silently guarding these waterfowl. At present, there are more than 20 species of waterfowl overwintering on Changbai Island, with more than 10,000 birds. Every once in a while, the waterfowl will fly up in large numbers, which is really beautiful! You can squat here for a moment when the waterfowl take off, and make sure to take a big picture! There are many ice sports at the ice rink at the entrance, and you can have fun for 20 yuan! It is recommended that beginners can play snow circles and sleds, these two are not difficult, and they are very fun! Friends who can skate can try skating, my child got started for the first time, it's amazing! 🗒️ Changbai Island Wetland Park 📍 North of Songjiang North Road between Songjiang Bridge and Qingyuan Bridge, Changyi District 💰Free 🕒 All day 🌸 Recommended tour time: 1 hour 🚗 Bus 40/46/47/48, taxi is more convenient

🔥Changbai Island on the Songhua River in Jilin City is the northernmost place in China where many large water birds spend the winter. Every year in October, a group of wild ducks from Siberia fly here. The number is quite large, with nearly 10,000, which is very shocking. Species! Mainly mallards, and a small number of mallards, scoters, etc. They will spend a whole winter here, and when the spring breeze warms the earth in March of the following year, they will fly back to their hometown. - I heard! This large-scale migration has been going on for more than 20 years. Everyone often said that they remembered coming to see wild ducks many years ago. There were not many people at that time. Now a health trail has been built here. Many ice and snow games have been added, and children of all ages like it. - In addition, there are not many projects to play in Jilin. There are also many people who come to see wild ducks. Everyone wants to witness the spectacular scene when tens of thousands of wild ducks take off. That's really shocking. - A group of wild ducks hovering densely in the sky. The Songhua River under your feet flows slowly, it's really beautiful. - ✅Address: Changbai Island Wetland Park ✅Tickets: Free

As a native of Jilin, besides the Catholic Church, I find this place to be truly romantic! 🦆 Flocks of migratory birds come here to roost and overwinter, paired with the flowing river, snow on the banks, and the bridge spanning both shores, it's like a scene from a Japanese movie, so beautiful and romantic! 🦆 This place is Changbai Island, located between Qingyuan Bridge and Songjiang Bridge, and it is also the northernmost overwintering site for large groups of waterfowl within our country's borders. Globally, it is extremely rare to have waterfowl flocks overwintering in such high-latitude areas year after year! So when you come to Jilin City, don't miss this place! 🦆 When you come to Changbai Island, you must do these things‼️ 1️⃣ Listen to the touching story behind Changbai Island ✔️ The overwintering waterfowl were first discovered in 1983, and at that time, there weren't many. Since 1996, Ren Jianguo, a bird protector in the river city, began to voluntarily guard these birds. He has been stationed on Changbai Island for 26 years, silently protecting the waterfowl. At present, there are more than 20 species of waterfowl overwintering on Changbai Island, with a peak of over ten thousand individuals. Last winter, Ren Jianguo fell ill at the protection station, and afterwards, his niece took over the bird protection work, continuing to silently guard these overwintering waterfowl. 2️⃣ Take photos of the waterfowl taking off ✔️ Every so often, the waterfowl will take off in large numbers, which is really beautiful! You can squat here and capture the moment of their takeoff, guaranteeing great shots. 3️⃣ Have a candied haw on a stick ✔️ The candied haws at the entrance of Changbai Island are incredibly cheap, three for ten yuan, the price is so touching～ 4️⃣ Play some ice sports ✔️ There are many ice sports available at the ice rink at the entrance, and for 20 yuan, you can have a blast! There are even rare single-leg donkeys, which are a childhood memory of my parents. It's recommended for beginners to try snow tubing and ice sleds, these two are not difficult and are a lot of fun! 🗒️ Changbai Island Wetland Park 📍 Located between Songjiang Road Bridge and Qingyuan Bridge in Changyi District, on the north side of Songjiang North Road 💰 Free 🕒 Open all day 🌸 Recommended visiting time: 1 hour 🚗 Accessible by bus routes 40/46/47/48, driving is more convenient

Changbai Island is a wetland park on the Songhua River in Jilin City. There are two natural ice rinks in winter, which is a good place for winter sports, and there are a large number of wild ducks wintering here, which is very spectacular.