Xixi Wetland Park

Introducing Xixi Wetland Park
Xixi Wetland Park is well known as the Three Xi’s (West) of Hangzhou (short for the three landmark attractions in Hangzhou) along with Xixi Wetland Park (Xihu), and Xiling Seal-Engravers' Society. Covering an area of 10.08 square kilometers, Xixi Wetland Park is located at the west part of Hangzhou, less than 5 kilometers away from Xixi Wetland Park. It is China’s first and the only national wetland park, which combines urban wetland, farming wetland and cultural wetland.

Xixi Wetland Park Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Xixi Guojia Shidi Gongyuan 西溪国家湿地公园
• Best Time to Visit: April to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 2 to 3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Nature
• Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30 from Apr 1 to Oct 31; 8:30-17:00 from Nov 1 to Mar 31
• Entrance Fee: ¥80/person
• Address: No.518, Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

What to expect at Xixi Wetland Park

Water is the soul of the Xixi Wetland Park. About seventy percent of the area is covered with water which creates a special habitat for various species of plants and animals. Six creeks crisscross the park, among which scatter various creeks, ponds, lakes and swamps with water-birds flying about just above them and fish swimming freely in them. Reed catkins in the autumn and plum blossoms in winter are also Xixi Wetland Park's highlights.

Xixi Wetland Park has a history of more than 1,800 years. Xixi Wetland Park was first discovered in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), flourished during the Dynasties of Ming (1368-1644 AD) and Qing (1644-1912 AD), declined during the Republican Period, and revived in Modern Times. Abundant cultural heritages accumulated during this period such as, Yue Opera, Dragon Boat Racing, water village-style life featuring silkworm feeding and silk production etc.

Also because of its features like peacefulness, primitiveness, undisturbedness, Xixi Wetland Park was regarded as a pure land on earth by many literators. And Xixi Wetland Park remained a favorite haunt for them. These literators left behind themselves many works of art as well as footprints which in turn provides profound culture flavor to enhance Xixi Wetland Park.

How to get to Xixi Wetland Park
• Take bus No. 136, 193, 265, 356, 431, 506, 586 or b4 and get off at Xixi Shidi Zhoujiacun Station.
• Take bus No. 83, 86 or 130 and get off at Xixi Shidi Beimen Station.

Additional travel advice on Xixi Wetland Park
• Please take care of yourselves and belongings when taking a boat.
• Long-sleeved clothes are necessary to prevent mosquito bites.