The largest freshwater lake in China. Situated in Jiangxi Province on the Yangtze River flood plain, the area is subject to dramatic changes in water levels, shrinking to a tenth of this size in winter, when a complex of shallow lakes, mudflats and wet grasslands form around the periphery, attracting up to half a million waterbirds in some years, including 1,400 Siberian Cranes, over 2,000 White-naped Cranes and 50,000 Swan Geese.
Accommodation is in simply-furnished twin roms with attached bathrooms.
Half a day's drive from Poyang is the 30,000 ha forest reserve of Guan Shan , the best known site for Elliot's Pheasant, though this species is not easy to find. Although the accommodation is basic, the staff are very friendly and the food often excellent. Please visit our Contact Desk for more bird and tour information. Web Portal Design Powered By Star Press Communications Ltd .