When is the right time to go to the lake?

It is more appropriate to go to the lake at the end of the year. The most beautiful time to miss the lake is in the depressed winter. At this time of year, many black-necked cranes and striped geese fly in. Under the sunshine, the sky and lake are particularly blue, and countless poplars stand in the water like a painting, which is a paradise for many photographers.

Nianhu Lake is a black-necked crane nature reserve, located at the junction of Da Qiao Township and Zhaotong, Huize County, Qujing City. Nian Lake, formerly known as Nian Lake, is called Da Qiao Reservoir by Huize people. It was built in Da Qiao Township, Huize County at an altitude of 2,300 meters during the Great Leap Forward in 1950s, so it was given a revolutionary name: "Yuejin Reservoir".

It was originally an obscure town on the Yunnan Plateau. The formation of this plateau lake has changed the local climate and resource environment. At the end of each year, around 1 1, a large number of black-necked cranes and striped geese fly here for the winter until the following March. Silent mountains, clear lakes and red land, under the guidance of clever migratory birds, present a dynamic picture and become a paradise for photographers and donkey friends.

It used to be a swamp, with cranes and other waterfowl in its eyes. Because the wild goose is a fairy bird with aura and humanity, there is a custom of loving cranes in the local tradition. There is a saying among the people that the wild goose is lonely all its life and the little goose is lonely. The activities of cranes are somewhat similar to those of people, and they are regular. They go out in the morning, rest at noon and come back at night. "Nian Lake" is more suitable for photographers, because "Nian Lake" is a tourist destination without any opening at all, so ordinary tourists will feel that the journey is long, the itinerary is single, and it is inconvenient to eat and live.

From June 165438+ 10 to March of the following year, it is the most beautiful season to visit Nian Lake. What's important is that winter is the season when all kinds of migratory birds fly to Nian Lake, the most famous of which is the "black-necked crane". In the early morning of winter, you can see the graceful image of the black-necked crane bathed in the red morning light.

Because it is not open, the locals are simple and enthusiastic. After entering Huize and arriving at "Da Qiao Township", you will see the sign of "Yuejin Reservoir", and there will be a small town in front of you, where you can stay in a guest house, and there is also a farmhouse in the town, with a big signboard advertisement. His "clear soup fish" hot pot is super delicious.

No matter where you live, you must arrive at Nian Lake before sunrise, but please keep a distance from black-necked cranes and various birds and try not to disturb them. When the first glow appears, you will hear the cries of various birds one after another, and feel that the whole world is slowly waking up with the sunshine, and watching all kinds of migratory birds of black-necked cranes fly into the air in droves, which is smart and natural.