Lalu Wetland could be the largest urban wetland in the world. Lalu Wetland National Nature Preserve, also called Lalu Wetland Nature Reserve, covers 13 square kilometers, of which the core area is 6.6 square kilometers in the center of Lhasa City, China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. /Xinhua Photo

Lalu Wetland Nature Reserve, located in the north of Lhasa, has an elevation of 3,646 meters above sea level. The extensive wet area has served an excellent habitat for local and migratory waterfowl. /Xinhua Photo

Over 5,000 birds of more than 20 species inhabit here throughout the year. Its humid climate and lush plants attract a variety of birds and animals. To name a few, ruddy shelducks, bar-headed gooses, black-necked cranes, brown-headed gulls, white storks, and redshanks are to be seen in this reserve. /Xinhua Photo