Wetland's winter charm painted in reeds and ripples

Photo taken on Jan 12, 2026 shows the winter scenery of the Hongze Lake Wetland in Sihong County, east China's Jiangsu Province. The swaying reed flowers and clear waters create an oil-painting-like scene. Enhanced protection efforts have fostered a vibrant ecosystem, where egrets and herons flourish, illustrating harmonious coexistence. (Zhang Lianhua/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Jan 12, 2026 shows the winter scenery of the Hongze Lake Wetland in Sihong County, east China's Jiangsu Province. The swaying reed flowers and clear waters create an oil-painting-like scene. Enhanced protection efforts have fostered a vibrant ecosystem, where egrets and herons flourish, illustrating harmonious coexistence. (Zhang Lianhua/Guangming Pictures)