Take a high-speed train from Xi'an to this small town and see the most beautiful swans for free!

📍 Location Swan Lake National Urban Wetland Park is located in Sanmenxia, Henan Province, and is a national 4A tourist attraction. It is located between the east and west urban areas of Sanmenxia, with a total area of 8,850 mu. It is a comprehensive park that combines natural scenery and human history. 🌟 Attraction Swan Lake National Urban Wetland Park not only has a vast water area, but is also home to thousands of white swans that migrate from Siberia. Every year from November to March, these beautiful white elves spend their winter here. Qinglong Lake (Swan Lake): The core scenic area, where tens of thousands of white swans live and winter every winter. The lake is shimmering, and swans fly freely. Canglong Lake: Rich in aquatic vegetation, lotus flowers bloom in summer, giving a feeling of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Zhaogong Island: There is a peony garden, and when the peonies are in full bloom, it is a sea of flowers, making it a good place for citizens to enjoy peonies. Zhougong Island: Green grass, precious trees and flowers, with a European garden style. 🚦 Directions High-speed train: Depart from Xi'an North Station, take the high-speed train to Sanmenxia South Station, about 1 hour. Bus: After arriving at Sanmenxia South Station, take the "Yingbin No. 1" bus to the "Swan Lake" bus stop. Self-driving: Navigate along the Yellow River Ecological Corridor to Swan Lake National Urban Wetland Park. 🎟️ Ticket Ticket price: Free. 📸 Check-in Yingxiang Pavilion: You can see the Yellow River from afar and feel the magnificence of the sunset over the long river. Internet-famous bridge: A spectacular bridge with trains passing by, perfect for taking photos. 🌈 Best time to visit Late October to early March every year, especially December to February, is suitable for photographing swans in the snow. 🏞️ Nearby attractions Baolun Temple Pagoda: Located in Shanzhou Scenic Area, it is one of the four ancient echo buildings in China. Sanmenxia Yellow River Dam: The first large-scale water conservancy project built on the Yellow River, it is magnificent. Hangu Pass: The ancient Hangu Pass was built in the Spring and Autumn Period and is a vital passage to Luoyang in the east and Chang'an in the west. ⚠️ Notes Do not wear overly bright clothes, do not make loud noises, and do not bring pets into the park. Wear travel shoes in the scenic area, as the scenic area is large. Respect the swans' habitat, keep quiet, and try not to feed the swans to avoid affecting their natural behavior.