Early risers in Zhangye City, northwest China’s Gansu Province, were treated to a breathtaking sight this week: a flock of swans ‘dancing’ in golden morning sunlight, their wings gliding through misty wetlands like something out of a fairy tale.
The elegant birds, thriving near the Black River, have become local celebrities thanks to intensified eco-protection efforts. Local authorities say cleaner water, restored habitats, and community education programs are turning the area into a sanctuary for migratory birds.
‘It’s magical—like they’re performing just for us,’ shared a resident who filmed the swans’ sunrise routine. The footage, now viral, highlights how eco-conscious policies are reviving China’s natural wonders—one graceful wing flap at a time.
