Yanghu Wetland Park
History
The wetland is the core zone of Yanghuyuan or Yanghu Cofferdam (Chinese: 洋湖垸) that its ancient name was "Waguankou" (or "Waguan Estuary"; Chinese: 瓦官口). Historically it was part of Yanghu Township (Chinese: 洋湖乡) in 1951 and a part of Pingtang People's Commune (Chinese: 坪塘人民公社) of Wangcheng County (Chinese: 望城县) in 1958. In 1962, it was the territory of Pingtang Commune (Chinese: 坪塘公社) of Pingtang District (Chinese: 坪塘区) in Changsha County. it was the territory of Wangcheng County when the county was re-established from Changsha County in 1978 and that of Yuelu District when Pingtang Town was assigned to the jurisdiction of Yuelu District from Wangcheng County On June 15, 2008.
Construction began in July 2010 and completed in 2014.
On November 8, 2013, it has been categorized as a 4A-level tourist site by the China National Tourism Administration.
Geography
The wetland is located at the mouth of Jin River on the western bank of the Xiang River and the south of 2nd Ring Road in the southern part of Yuelu District. It is bounded on the north and west by the Jin River, south by Yanghu Road (Chinese: 洋湖路).
Wildlife
The park is designated as a wildlife preserve. There are more than 700 plant species cultivated in the park, and some 130 species of bird to be seen in the park.
Transportation
The park is accessible by metro at Yanghu Wetland station and Yanghu ECO. Town station.
Gallery
References
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