Wilderness Explorations, Ep.3: Yichang City

In Yichang, enchanting landscapes meet vibrant urban life. Rivers and mountains intertwine, breathing life into a city with a long history. People have lived here for generations, nurturing the ecological wonder.

The video series "Wilderness Explorations" offers a glimpse into how this city fosters a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

In Episode 3, the shooting team joins a birdwatching enthusiast to discover how humans harmoniously coexist with nature in parks dotting Yichang's urban area.

At Canal Park, azure-winged magpies dance among cypress trees while wild ducks forage nearby. In Huangbai River Wetland Park, egrets and other rare birds’ nest among the reeds.  On the green belts along the banks of the Yangtze, birds soar freely and locals enjoy their free time while finless porpoises swim undisturbed in the river below.

In recent years, Yichang’s efforts toward building parks and green spaces as ecological corridors have created safety nets for preserving biodiversity in the city.

Yichang's bustling city life is complemented by accessible natural wonders found in every hidden corner. The parks and green spaces provide essential food and habitats for local wildlife while creating opportunities for residents to connect with nature.

Now Yichang has 145 parks. By the end of 2023, parkland area reached 1,750 hectares with a greening coverage rate of 45 percent, resulting in an estimated per capita parkland area of 16.5 square meters.