Shenzhen Mangrove Nature Reserve

Introduction to Shenzhen Mangrove Nature Reserve (深圳红树林自然保护区)

Thousands of migratory birds have begun heading for the Futian National Mangrove and Birdlife Nature Reserve in Shenzhen, livening up the otherwise serene area. 

Located near the southern end of Futian district and covering a total area of 367.6 hectares, the reserve is adjacent to Hongkong's Mai Po Natural Reserve and it attracts lots of birds from the north in winter. The reserve is a stopover for about 400 000 migrant birds of 189 species on their way either south to Australia or north to Siberia each year. 

Set up as a provincial reserve in October 1984, the reserve was recognized as a state natural reserve by the State Council in 1988. It is part of Guangdong inner Lingding Islands and Futian National Nature Reserve. As the only reserve located in an urban district in China, the site of red mangrove has become one of the Shenzhen's landmark.
 

Location

Bank of Shenzhen Bay, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province

Main Sights

Shenzhen Bay Park, a large area of mangrove forests and 55 other species of plants, 189 kinds of birds including white piano herons, gulls, xiaoqing stilts and egrets

Travel Information

Opening Hours: all day long

Admission Fee: free

Visiting Time: 2~3 hours

Best Time to Visit: autumn, autumn is the best season to watch migrant birds and there are lush vegetation during this period.

Transportation 

1. Metro: Take Line 9 (Melin Line) to Shenzhen Bay Park Station (Shenzhen Wan Station) and get out from Exit A. 

2. Bus: Take Bus 212, 332, 339, m347, m453, m463 or 369 and get off at Mangrove Forest Station (Hongshulin Station).

Travel Tips 

It is an ideal location to ride a bicycle to enjoy the beautiful landscape in Shenzhen Bay.

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