Thousands of swans find home at Shanxi's Shengtian Lake

Hundreds of wild white swans recently gathered at the Shengtian Lake in Ruicheng county of Yuncheng city, Shanxi province. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

In recent days, tourists and photographers were glad to see hundreds of wild white swans gathering at Shengtian Lake in Ruicheng county of Yuncheng city, Shanxi province.

They could be seen wandering around or swimming in the lake, creating a unique spring spectacle.

Due to the good local ecological environment, geographical location and abundant food supply, the lake attracts thousands of swans every winter.

Hundreds of wild white swans recently gathered at the Shengtian Lake in Ruicheng county of Yuncheng city, Shanxi province. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

"So far, we have observed more than 500 swans gathering at the lake, and it is expected to peak at tens of thousands in December," said Cui Liang, a staff member of the Shengtian Lake Scenic Area. "They will gradually leave until the end of February or early March next year."

"We have made a series of preparations before the swans arrived," said Cui. "We leveled the sandy beach area where the swans live and fenced off the area where the swans live, separating the tourists from the swans."

"We have also arranged for staff members to regularly patrol the environment where the swans live," he added.

Hundreds of wild white swans recently gathered at the Shengtian Lake in Ruicheng county of Yuncheng city, Shanxi province. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn] 

Hundreds of wild white swans recently gathered at the Shengtian Lake in Ruicheng county of Yuncheng city, Shanxi province. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn] 

Hundreds of wild white swans recently gathered at the Shengtian Lake in Ruicheng county of Yuncheng city, Shanxi province. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]