Zhalong Nature Reserve: China's Largest Red-Crowned Crane Sanctuary

【Introduction】: Qiqihar, also known as "Crane City," is the hometown of the red-crowned crane. Zhalong Nature Reserve is the largest red-crowned crane reserve in China and one of the world's most famous wetlands. 🕘【Opening Hours】: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 💴【Ticket Price】: Single ticket: 75 RMB ⛺【Activities】: Boat rides, wetland scenery, red-crowned crane flight viewing. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Public Bus: Take Route 306. Starting point: Darunfa Longsha Store. You can board at Station Market or the Train Station. The journey takes about 1 hour. Single trip costs 10 RMB; round trip costs 20 RMB (pay upon boarding and keep the return ticket stub). Operating hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with buses every 30 minutes. Driving: Navigate to Zhalong Nature Reserve North Gate Parking Lot. Taxi: From the city, a ride-hailing service costs approximately 70 RMB one way. 👉【Red-Crowned Crane Flight Times】: 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM. When you see someone waving a small red flag on the hill, the flight is about to begin! Each session lasts one minute, so be prepared to record in advance.