Aerial photos present picturesque summer scenes in the Xianghai Nature Reserve in Tongyu county, Jilin province. [Photo by Pan Shengyu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Xianghai Nature Reserve, a national 4-A scenic spot and an A-level nature reserve "with international significance" in Tongyu county of Jilin province, is renowned at home and abroad for its unique charm.
A series of aerial photos showed Mongolian elms, sparkling waters, windblown reeds and flying birds in the reserve — picturesque summer scenes of natural harmony.
With the implementation of large-scale water conservancy projects in recent years and the effectiveness of ecological and environmental protection, the reserve has made great progress and increased its biodiversity.
Aerial photos present picturesque summer scenes in the Xianghai Nature Reserve in Tongyu county, Jilin province. [Photo by Pan Shengyu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
There are 595 species of plants and more than 300 species of wild vertebrates in the reserve, including 10 species of first-class protected animals and 42 species of second-class protected animals.
The local government continues to integrate tourism resources, exploring regional and historical cultural characteristics and promoting rapid development of the sector.
Li Yuyang contributed to this story.
Aerial photos present picturesque summer scenes in the Xianghai Nature Reserve in Tongyu county, Jilin province. [Photo by Pan Shengyu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Aerial photos present picturesque summer scenes in the Xianghai Nature Reserve in Tongyu county, Jilin province. [Photo by Pan Shengyu/For chinadaily.com.cn]