Remember the line from a Bollywood movie which
says, ‘Take the world and paint it red’. When you visit the Panjin Beach, you
realize that nature has taken this line too seriously. A vast spread of bright
red carpet of a sea weed that extends in
front of your eyes is a mesmerizing view altogether. The Panjin Red Beach is a
magnificent example of the nature’s grandeur and its ways of proving its pride
and greatness. The entire vegetation starts blooming during the early summers
and has a green color when young. As it reaches the stage of maturity during
the autumn season, the colors turns from the cool green to flaming red. The fiery
red color perfectly contrasts the calm and cool blue skies which makes it a perfect contrast scene. The best time to visit the
beach is peak of the autumn season. Although only a very small portion of the
entire beach is open to the tourists and visitors, you definitely do not want
to miss the marvelous sight of the Red Beach. Most of the part of this beach
has been declared as a State level reserved area and is closed for public use
or visiting purposes. In spite of this you will find fleets of heads soaking in
the beauty of the nature standing on the bridge – like structure made through
the weed floor beneath. The red color is believed to be due to the alkaline
surroundings the weed thrives in.
Situated in the Liaohe River Delta and 30 km
southwest of the Panjin City of Chin, the beach is a shelter to almost 260 different species of birds and
approximately 400 types of wild animals. It forms a complete ecosystem in its
own. Hence the high level of protection and prohibition to this area just for
the sake of keeping it pure and unharmed in any which way. The Crown Cranes and
the Black Beaked gulls are the endangered species especially found in these marshes.
The birds found here are usually the ones migrating to and from Australia and
South Asia. The large tortoises, turtles, seals and other sea creatures are
equally alluring when you see them through the reddish expanse. People can enjoy here with the bird sightings and the
serenity of the nature without human influence on its existence. The color
filled experience of the nature and the
astounding pictures that you can click, are surely the star mark of this place.
The only human adulteration is the
archaic wooden structures that have been constructed in the unreserved area,
where one can take a walk through the beach using the bridge to enter the sea
to some extent and a small shelter or resort like feature for the tourist to rest
and find an abode. Kind of an
interference in the natural artistry, but it still blends in adequately
due to its wooden framework. The accessibility of the place is a moderate issue
and can be sorted out using the help of the locals. Communication can be a
problem as most of them do not know English and you have to bring forth all
your expressions and hand gestures to communicate precisely what you need.
Amazingly all the efforts you take the whole lot of bargaining every time you
board a new automobile and the sweat you put in to reach the place, vanishes in
a snap when you see the sea! This is the way nature tells you its hold on the
entire world and the captivating power it has.
Apart from this red treat to your eyes the city
of Panjin has a lot more than can be toured. The city reflects a strong and
rich history of China. It is situated on the northern coast of Liaodong Bay of
the Bohai Gulf and is known for the oil production. Mostly renowned for its
untouched natural habitats it has many reserves to be explored and viewed. The city
is packed with natural beauty and tranquil conditions to sooth yourself. The Shuangtaihekou
State Reserve is also a famous place visited by all the bird lovers and peace seekers. A marshlnand
reserved with the aim of maintain the habitat especially for the 20 endangered
species of birds and of course the other 300 birds as well.