Just a short train ride from Guangzhou, the natural bird sanctuary known as Bird Paradise (Xiaoniao Tiantang) in Jiangmen city, Guangdong Province in the Chinese mainland has become a must-see eco-destination this November. Built around a single banyan tree that now covers over 10,000 square meters, the site hosts tens of thousands of migrating and local birds daily.
What began 380 years ago as a simple mud mound in the river has flourished into a thriving habitat. Locals even coined the phrase one tree, one paradise to capture its unique charm. In 1933, writer Ba Jin immortalized the site in his prose Bird Paradise, introducing generations of readers to this hidden gem.
This year, Jiangmen's role as one of the host cities for the 15th National Games has put Bird Paradise in the spotlight. Visitors can join guided bird-watching tours, capturing migratory species against the backdrop of the lush banyan canopy. Data from the local wildlife bureau shows a 20% increase in bird species diversity over the past decade, underscoring conservation success.
For young travelers and digital nomads seeking an immersive eco-experience, Bird Paradise offers more than selfie spots—it’s a living laboratory of resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable tourism. Pack your binoculars and prepare to be awed by nature's encore performance, just a stone's throw from Jiangmen's modern Games venues.
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Live: Explore 'Bird Paradise' in Guangdong Province, SE China
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