Nanhai Wetland scenic area in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is to open to the public free of charge, with a ceremony held on July 15, reports Baotou Daily.

A series of activities including a walking activity and dragon boat races were held at the scenic area on the same day.

Located in the southern suburbs of Donghe district in Baotou, Nanhai Wetland scenic area is a national 4A-level scenic area which connects with the Yellow River to the south. The scenic area is in the center of the Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos tourism area. It covers an area of 1,664 hectares and boasts more than 200 kinds of wild animals and plants.

Nanhai Wetland is a national 4A-level scenic area in the southern suburbs of Donghe district, Baotou. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Nanhai Wetland scenic area offers a nest to rare birds. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]