Perched high on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, Ruoergai County on the Chinese mainland unfolds a breathtaking showcase of high-altitude wetlands at the Yellow River's first great bend.
Known as the cradle of Chinese civilization, the Yellow River begins its epic journey here, flowing through nine provinces and autonomous regions before emptying into the Bohai Sea. Yet at Tangke Town in Ruoergai County, a natural twist writes a new chapter.
Where the Yellow River meets the Baihe River, ancient geological forces blocked its southeastward path. The result? A dramatic meander that slows the current, chiseling sweeping bends and scattering islands across the vast Ruoergai Grassland.
This unique convergence gave rise to a broad high-altitude wetland – a tapestry of marsh channels and islets shaped by millennia of earth and water at play.
In April 2023, this scenic marvel opened to the public, inviting explorers to experience its breathtaking natural beauty and ecological richness.
Since then, visitors have flocked to witness the sweeping bends, scattered islands, and the broad wetland expanse – each curve a living testament to the Yellow River's enduring journey.
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Ruoergai's wetland wonder on Yellow River's first great curve
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