Charm Unveiled | From a lone heron's watch to a haven of harmony

Twenty years ago, a solitary heron stood watch over the quiet paddies of Xiaotanzi, Jungar Banner, Ordos. Today, that lone figure has grown into a thriving colony, symbolizing the area's remarkable ecological revival. Once farmland, the paddies have become bird havens, the wetlands have been restored, and people and nature now flourish side by side in a vibrant, harmonious ecosystem.■