Nansha Wetland Park is a man-made public park in Wanqingsha () in the

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Names

Nansha Wetland Park is sometimes known as the "Kidney of Guangzhou". and as the "Paradise of Birds"..

Grounds

The tourist area of the park is located on an

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on the west

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of the

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. The "Wetlands Singing at Night" is currently one of the city's Eight Sights. 141 known species of migrant birds visit the wetlands each year. In the summer,

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cover the entire surface of the area. In addition, fish, shrimp, and crabs live throughout the park, as do lotus, bananas, and sugarcane. To avoid disturbing the birds, visitors by boat are limited to 150 per day. The park abuts the city's port and industries including

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, and

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. The people of Guangzhou once swam in the

but at its worst pollution has turned its waters black and putrid. In 2009–10, municipal leaders spent $6,000,000,000 on treatment and a massive refinery (a joint venture between

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and the Kuwait Petroleum Co.) was relocated out of Nansha District, which municipal planners aim to make 50% forest, grass, or wetlands.

Transportation

The nearest

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station is Jiaomen Station..

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