Thousands of tundra swans grace Hunan's Donggu Lake for the winter

Large numbers of tundra swans are seen wintering at the Donggu Lake wetland in Yueyang, Hunan province, drawing crowds of visitors and photographers. [Photo by Zhou Yang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

As winter temperatures continue to drop, Donggu Lake in Central China has become a haven for wildlife, transforming into what conservationists describe as a "five-star hotel" for migratory birds.

Donggu Lake in Yueyang, Hunan province, is a renowned birdwatching site. Recently, tundra swans have been seen gliding across the water with the grace of ballet dancers, drawing crowds of visitors and photographers.