Tiaodunhe Reservoir Dashanbao Nature Reserve, Zhaotong
Attraction Overview
Nestling in the rolling hills, like a fairy mirror reflecting the broadness, vastness, tranquility and profundity of this place, Tiaodunhe Reservoir has become the main wintering habitat of black-necked crane in Dashanbao Nature Reserve.
Chinese Name: 跳墩河水库(Tiaodunhe Shuiku)
Best Time to Visit: From January to February
Recommended Visiting Time: Half Days
Open Hours: 08:00 - 18:00
Admission Fee: CNY 62
Location: Dashanbao Township, Zhaotong city of Yunnan Province
The magnificent and colorful Dashanbao nature reserve benefits from the mist–covered boundless Tiaodunhe Reservoir(跳墩河水库) which is a plateau reservoir of more than 340 hectares, nestling in the rolling hills, like a fairy mirror reflecting the broadness, vastness, tranquility and profundity of this place.
Tiaodunhe Reservoir was originally a series of natural small lakes and wetlands. After the expansion of water area, the surrounding ecology has changed significantly, and it has become the main wintering habitat of black-necked crane in Dashanbao Nature Reserve. Hence, locals call it “Crane Lake”.
Every early autumn, the black-necked crane flying from the remote Qinghai-Tibet plateau. Just at the same time, the bird lovers, photographers, and researchers from far and near follows. “Crane Lake” is the home of black-necked crane, as well as the paradise of bird lovers and photographers.
