The Yellow River has been held the mother river of Chinese culture, nourishing the Chinese nation for centuries. This ancient river is also the key habitat for many species of wildlife. Its ecological system contains many wetlands along the banks – home to large amount of birds in particular. 

Watch more:

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 1: Salt Lake Ecology

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 2: Guests from Afar

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 3: Winter Home

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 4: Cliff Denizens

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 5: Hukou Waterfall

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 6: Longmen

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 7: The Stork Tower

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 8: Wulao Peaks

CGTN Nature: Yellow River Series | Episode 9: Wuxing Lake

About CGTN Nature

North China's Shanxi Province lies quietly on the Loess Plateau. The midstream of the Yellow River, China's mother river, flows through here. The Yellow River had been nourishing this vast land of the plateau for centuries, cradling not only the rich Chinese culture, but also numerous wildlife species and mesmerizing geological wonders. The 10-episode Yellow River Series presents a glimpse of the region's special terrain and native wild lives.

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