Muan Hoesan Baengnyeonji, Displaying the Pure White Elegance of the Great Swan

Over 150 Whooper Swans Wintering at East Asia's Largest Wild White Lotus Habitat

More than 150 swans are wintering from the beginning of the new year at Moan Hoesan Baengnyeonji, the largest natural habitat of white lotuses in East Asia. (Photo by Moan-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-ju] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 15th that more than 150 swans have been wintering at Hoesan Baekryeonji in Muan, the largest natural habitat of white lotuses in East Asia, since the beginning of the new year.

Swans, characterized by their white feathers and long necks, are designated as Natural Monument No. 201-2. They usually breed in the tundra regions of Europe and Asia, but in winter, they migrate to warmer areas such as Korea, Japan, and the Mediterranean to escape the cold.

Until now, the county had repeatedly drained water from the lotus pond and hardened the ground during winter to aid lotus blooming. However, this winter, seeing that the water level and lotus blooming were not significantly related, they did not drain the water. As a result, migratory birds including swans came to the Baekryeonji, where food is abundant, to spend the winter.

Governor Kim San said, “Swans, symbolizing peace and a bountiful harvest, have come to Hoesan Baekryeonji, displaying their pure white beauty,” and added, “Like the swans soaring vigorously toward the sky, I, along with over 800 public officials, will make every effort to help Muan leap forward as the undisputed capital of Jeollanam-do.”

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