Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i (2009)
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Area: 39,375 hectares (393.75 km2)
Site description (2009 baseline)
Located at the confluences of the Huang He, Wei He and Luo He rivers. Following the construction of Sanmenxia Dam, siltation increased greatly in the area, which has resulted in the development of shallow water areas, marshes, beaches and meadows. Many waterbirds winter in the area.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Weinan Sanhe wetlands (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/weinan-sanhe-wetlands-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.