Thousands of tundra swans grace Hunan's Donggu Lake for the winter

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 By LI MUYUN and ZHU YOUFANG in Changsha chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Large numbers of tundra swans are seen wintering at the Donggu Lake wetland in Yueyang, Hunan province, drawing crowds of visitors and photographers. [Photo by Zhou Yang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

As winter temperatures continue to drop, Donggu Lake in Central China has become a haven for wildlife, transforming into what conservationists describe as a "five-star hotel" for migratory birds.

Donggu Lake in Yueyang, Hunan province, is a renowned birdwatching site. Recently, tundra swans have been seen gliding across the water with the grace of ballet dancers, drawing crowds of visitors and photographers.

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