Haifeng Wetland in Zhanyi District, Qujing

Chinese Name:沾益县海峰湿地
English Name: Haifeng Wetland in Zhanyi District, Qujing

Overview:

Haifeng Wetland Park is situated in Zhanyi District, Qujing City, Yunnan Province. It is located in a remote area and is renowned for its lush aquatic plants and flocks of migratory birds. Covering an area of 6.67 square kilometers, the park features a typical Karst wetland landscape, combining mountains, water, forests, rocks, caves, ponds, and grasslands. It is often referred to as "Ninety-Nine Mountains, Ninety-Nine Peaks" and "Yunnan's Little Guilin."

Core Area:

• The park centers around the Lanshi Po Haizi Wetland and is composed of four wetland sections: Dry Haizi, Back Haizi, Black Beach River, and Lanshi Po Haizi.
• The park includes dramatic landscapes such as cliffs, stone peaks, stone forests, and natural caves. It is celebrated for its beautiful natural scenery and is also known for its rich biodiversity.

Wildlife:

• Haifeng Wetland is home to various migratory birds and several national first-class protected animals, such as the black-necked crane, white crane, and black stork.
• It is the lowest altitude and latitude wetland in Yunnan, making it a significant example of Karst wetland scenery in the province. The wetland ecosystem, combined with surrounding mountains, peak forests, and forests, holds considerable scientific and research value.

Natural Resources:

• The park features dramatic topography, including high mountains, sheer cliffs, scattered stone peaks, stone forests, caves, and large swamps.
• The "Ninety-Nine Mountains, Ninety-Nine Peaks" and "Yunnan's Little Guilin" accolades highlight its natural beauty.
• The park hosts 49 species of migratory and resident birds, including rare species such as black-necked cranes and white cranes.
• With its complete ecological structure, Haifeng Wetland is a prime example of Yunnan's Karst wetland landscapes.

Main Attractions:

• Total Area: 27,846 hectares, with the core park area covering 6.67 square kilometers.
• Core Wetlands: Lanshi Po Haizi Wetland, Dry Haizi, Back Haizi, Black Beach River.
• Notable Features:
  • Small Stone Forest
  • Daughter Spring
  • Carp Pond
  • Little Cow Pond
  • City Gate Cave
  • Crescent Moon Lake
  • Three Mountains, Eight Caves, and One Cliff

Tourist Information:

• Region: Dapo Township, Zhanyi County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province.
• Tourist Rating: 4A
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Recommended Rating: ★★★★★
• Distance from Kunming: Approximately 190 kilometers
• Distance from Qujing: Approximately 50 kilometers
• Best Visiting Season: March to November
• Recommended Transportation: Car
• Recommended Attractions: Small Stone Forest, Daughter Spring, Carp Pond, Crescent Moon Lake, Little Cow Pond
• Dining Suggestions: Wild mushrooms, steamed rice noodles, Zhanyi spicy chicken, lamb with skin, Xuanwei ham, etc.
• Accommodation Suggestions: Camping in the park or returning to the county town for accommodation.

Transportation Information:

• Self-Driving Routes:
  1. Kunming -- G56 Hukun Expressway (Kunming-Qucheng Expressway) -- Songming -- Malong -- Qujing -- G60 Hukun Expressway -- Zhanyi -- Dapo Township -- Haifeng Wetland (Approximately 190 kilometers)
  2. Guiyang -- Anshun -- Xingren -- Xingyi -- Luoping -- Shizong -- Luliang -- Quju Expressway -- Qujing -- G60 Hukun Expressway -- Zhanyi -- Dapo Township -- Haifeng Wetland (Approximately 640 kilometers)
  3. Chengdu/Chongqing -- Yibin -- Zhaotong -- Zhaodai Expressway -- Songdai Expressway -- G56 Hukun Expressway -- Malong -- Qujing -- G60 Hukun Expressway -- Zhanyi -- Dapo Township -- Haifeng Wetland
• Bus Routes:
  1. Kunming North Bus Station -- Qujing (Approximately 140 kilometers, 7:00--19:00, multiple departures) -- Transfer to Bus No. 3 or No. 33 to Zhanyi County (Approximately 15 kilometers)
  2. Zhanyi Sanlu Bus Station or Muguang Parking Lot -- Tourist shuttle or rural bus to Haifeng Wetland (Approximately 35 kilometers) -- Or hire a car
• Train Routes:
  • Kunming Station -- Qujing Station (5:40--23:50, multiple departures, with ten pairs of intercity trains) -- Travel time approximately 73-88 minutes.

自然资源
有“九十九山，九十九峰”、“云南小桂林”之誉。区内山势高峻、悬崖峭壁，散落着大大小小的石峰、石林、溶洞、天坑和大面积的沼泽地，有各种候鸟、留鸟49种.其中还栖息着包括黑颈鹤、黑鹳、白鹤等国家一级保护动物。由于结构完整、功能齐全又是目前省内海拨最低、纬度最低的湿地，它与周围由相对隆起的中山山地、峰林、峰生、孤峰及森林环境共同构成的湿地生态系统成为云南最具代表性的典型喀斯特湿地景观，具有较高的科研、科考价值。
主要景观
总面积27846公顷， 景区面积6.67平方千米，是具山、水、林、石、洞、潭及草地为一体的典型的喀斯特湿地景观，湿地以兰石坡海子湿地为核心，由干海子、背海子、黑滩河四块湿地构成，它们像一块块蔚蓝的宝石，镶嵌在群山绿海之中，环境优美、风景绮丽，仅沼泽地和水体面积就有1005公顷。

旅游攻略

所属区域：云南省曲靖市沾益县大坡乡
旅游级别：4A
门票价格：免费
推荐指数：★★★★★
距昆明市：190公里左右
距曲靖市：50公里左右
最佳季节：3月-11月
最佳交通：汽车
景点推荐：小石林女儿泉　鲤鱼塘　月牙湖　小牛塘
美食建议：野生菌,蒸饵丝,沾益辣子鸡,带皮羊肉,宣威火腿等
住宿建议：在海峰湿地游玩建议在景区露营或返回县城。

交通信息

自驾游路线

1.昆明--G56杭瑞高速（昆曲高速）--嵩明--马龙--曲靖--G60沪昆高速--沾益--大坡乡--海峰湿地 全程约190公里
2.贵阳--安顺--兴仁--兴义--罗平--师宗--陆良--曲陆高速--曲靖--G60沪昆高速--沾益--大坡乡--海峰湿地　全程640公里左右
3.成都/重庆--宜宾--昭通--昭待高速--嵩待高速--G56杭瑞高速（昆曲高速）--马龙--曲靖--G60沪昆高速--沾益--大坡乡--海峰湿地

乘车路线

1.昆明北部客运站--曲靖　约140公里　7：00--19：00多班次　转乘3路33路公交车到沾益县（约15公里左右）
2.沾益三路公交车站或穆光停车场乘坐旅游专线或农村客车--海峰湿地（约35公里左右）　或包车前往

火车路线

昆明站--曲靖站　5：40--23：50（多班次），其中有十对城际列车　车程约73-88分钟。