#Xixi National Wetland Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
#2 of Spring Outings in Zhejiang
Wetlands
Address:
No. 518, Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou
Opening times:
Opens at 07:30-18:30(Tickets available until 17:30; admission ends at 18:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0571-88106688,0571-88106696
The tranquil spring is exceptionally beautiful
The West Lake Wetland - Hongyuan Plum Blossoms ||| West Lake Wetland -- Hongyuan
Located at the Wujiao Bridge in Hongyuan of the West Lake Wetland
Drive to the Wujia Bay parking lot, and it's about 350 steps away on foot
The plum blossoms are scattered in profusion
There is a unique charm in appreciating plum blossoms in the rain
The plum trees in Xixi are often leaning over the streams
That's why
Winding through the water to find plum blossoms, rowing a boat to seek them out
The fragrance of plum blossoms is heartwarming, expressing the endless poetic charm of the Jiangnan region
A night of heavy rain
And a whole day of moderate rain
Scattered a carpet of petals
Thus, I enjoyed a romantic encounter with the blooming flowers
Raindrops crisply tap on the clear umbrella
Birds whisper softly
Like a beautiful and moving painting
RenewalRetreats
Hangzhou's 18 Best Spots for Flower Viewing - A Complete Guide to the Flower Season!
🎀 Get your ultimate guide to Hangzhou's flower season, all in one article!
🤗 Includes detailed bloom times, so don't miss out on the best periods for flower viewing each year~
🌸 February
👉 Plum blossoms: Botanical Garden, Xianghu, Xixi National Wetland Park, Baima Lake Park
📅 March
👉 Magnolias: West Lake State Guesthouse, Shang Tianzhu Faxi Temple, Xixi Wetland, West Lake Cultural Square, Ningbo Road
👉 Cherry blossoms: Liangzhu Mansion Roof, Turtle Pool, China Tea Museum Shuangfeng Pavilion, China Yard, Quyuan Fenghe
👉 Tulips: Taiziwan Park, Xixi Wetland
👉 Hydrangeas: Xianghu, CBD Park
📅 April
👉 Rapeseed flowers: Xiaotongzhou Village, Baojiaqi Village, Heishanding, Fuyang Xintong Township
👉 Paulownia flowers: Qianjiang First Bridge
👉 Wisteria: Liulang Wenying, Flower Harbor Watching Fish, China Silk Museum
👉 Peonies: Flower Harbor Park, Liuhe Pagoda
👉 Roses: Baima Lake Park, Guozhuang, Hangzhou Nursery
👉 Poppies: Jingshan Flower Sea, Xixi Wetland
❗ Hangzhou Flower Viewing Tips 🎈
✅ The flowering period can vary each year 😜, so remember to check if the flowers are in bloom before you go to avoid disappointment~
✅ Try to choose early morning for photography 🤳, when the light is good and there are fewer people~
✅ For flower photography, it's recommended to wear white or light-colored dresses 👗, which are simple and elegant, and you can also wear a straw hat 👒 to add to the atmosphere~
TrekkingTidbits
What to do in Hangzhou in March? Don't miss this guide
🔅The upcoming Hangzhou will be the ceiling of flower appreciation in China, quickly save this Hangzhou flower viewing guide
1️⃣First stop: Prince Bay Park
This is the most popular flower viewing spot in Hangzhou during spring, romantic and beautiful. Here you can not only see cherry blossoms but also a colorful array of tulips. Although it's crowded, you can still find good angles for photos
🔅Travel tips for you here:
⌚️Tulip exhibition time: 2024.3.8-4.14
⚠️8:00-17:00 entry requires reservation
⛲️Location: Hangzhou Prince Bay Park
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🚌Bus:
4 route (Longxiang Bridge, Wushan Square Subway Station)
194 route, 197 route (Huanglong Sports Center Subway Station)
318 route (Wulin Square, Huanglong Cave Subway Station)
2️⃣Second stop: Flower Harbor
Like Prince Bay Park, Flower Harbor has many highlights in spring, with a super abundance of flowers, including cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, crabapples, and squills taking turns to surprise you throughout the spring. Paired with the goldfish and mandarin ducks in the lake, every shot is beautiful.
It's right next to Prince Bay Park, just a walk away!
3️⃣Third stop: Quyuanfenghe
Many people go to Prince Bay Park to see the tulips, but they don't know that the plum blossoms in Quyuanfenghe are in full bloom, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for taking photos. It is recommended to visit the Quyuanfenghe Stele, Zhanbi Tower, and Hou Gushan, all of which are great spots for photos.
4️⃣Fourth stop: Xixi Wetland
There are various flowers, and the Flower Morning Festival will be held, mainly for appreciating plum blossoms, magnolias, and hydrangeas, etc
🔅Spring in Hangzhou is beautiful, you must come and see!
quill_3142
Direct subway access! | The plum blossom viewing spot recommended by National Geographic is absolutely amazing!!
| The plum blossom viewing spot recommended by National Geographic is absolutely amazing!!
Xixi Wetland's plum blossoms are in full bloom! I experienced the unique 'Meandering Water Plum Quest' at Xixi Wetland. If you want to experience the charm of the Jiangnan region, don't miss this place.
The plum trees in Xixi Wetland are mostly planted along the streams and are famous for their weeping plums, which, like the willows by the lake, can bend down to touch the water surface. This creates the unique plum viewing method of Xixi - 'Meandering Water Plum Quest'.
There are two ways to explore the plums in Xixi Wetland:
1. Water route: Take a boat along the waterway deep into the plum forest. You can charter a boat for 100 RMB per hour, with a boatman rowing. You can drink tea on the boat and relax; or you can take an electric boat for 60 RMB per person, which allows you to get on and off repeatedly to visit different spots.
2. On foot: From Zhoujia Village entrance - Meizhu Mountain Villa - Xixi Plum Villa - Jiaolu Tianzhuang - Gaozhuang - Hezhu Street - Jiangcun Market, the whole journey takes about 4 hours.
Best spots for plum viewing in Xixi:
1. Meilin Road
2. Xixi Plum Villa
3. Meizhu Mountain Villa
Transportation:
1. Drive to 'Zhoujia Village Parking Lot', parking fee is 5 RMB per hour
2. Take Metro Line 3 to Xixi Wetland South A Exit
Ticket: Adult ticket: 80 RMB per person, free with Zhejiang Cultural Tourism Card
Olivia.Clarke#27
I thought the plum blossoms in the botanical garden were plentiful, until I went to
Hangzhou's plum blossom viewing spots, besides the most classic Lingfeng plum blossom exploration, Xixi Wetland's plum blossoms are also very famous. This place is almost the largest plum grove in the Hangzhou city area, with a 300-acre plum grove containing nearly twenty thousand plum trees.
Xixi's plum blossoms are mostly planted by the water, so boat tours are a unique way to enjoy them here. Gliding over the waterways, you are flanked by dense plum groves, with red, white, and wax plum blossoms competing to bloom. Immersed in the fragrance of the plum blossoms, one's mood becomes even more beautiful.
When I went last week, about sixty percent of the plum blossoms were in bloom, and many were still buds waiting to open. Due to the wetland climate, the blooming period of Xixi's plum blossoms can last until mid-March, which is relatively longer compared to other plum blossom viewing spots in Hangzhou.
🌸Xixi Plum Blossom Viewing Route:
Enter from Zhoujiacun entrance of Xixi Wetland (Subway Line 3 Xixi Wetland South Station) ➠ Meizhu Mountain Villa ➠ Xixi Plum Villa ➠ Xixi Caotang ➠ Xixi Shuige ➠ Jiaolu Tianzhuang ticket checkpoint ➠ Gaozhuang exit (Subway Line 3 Flower Dock Station)
🌟The route can also be done in reverse, taking about 2-3 hours, and walking the entire route is about 8000 steps.
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📍Location: Navigate to 'Xixi National Wetland Park Zhoujiacun Entrance'
🎫Ticket: 80 yuan (free with Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card)
🚇Transport: Subway Line 3 Xixi Wetland South Station Exit A
🚣🏻Rowing boat: 100 yuan per boat per hour, seats 6 people
🛥Electric boat: 60 yuan per person
🌸The densest area of plum blossoms is mainly in Xixi Plum Villa
✈️The aerial view is spectacular, drones are allowed.
🥰I am Zimo who loves traveling and photography, taking you to discover more hidden gems~
ZACHARY TODD
Go and see the full bloom all over the mountains and plains
1 Xixi Wetland
The Xixi Meishu and Qu Shui Xun Mei in Xixi Wetland are the best growing and most aesthetic plum blossom scenes I have seen this year.
📍Xixi Wetland Zhoujiacun Entrance-->Xixi Meishu, Qu Shui Xun Mei
2 Botanical Garden Lingfeng Tanmei
Hangzhou's old brand for plum appreciation, with the largest volume, high planting density, and concentrated distribution. The Pin Mei Garden and the slope outside the garden are the best places to appreciate plums.
📍Botanical Garden Qingzhiwu Entrance-->Pin Mei Garden--->Lingfeng Tanmei
3 Gushan Park Lin Society
Gushan has been a place for plum appreciation in Hangzhou since ancient times. In the Northern Song Dynasty, Lin Hejing planted and chanted plums, and a sentence "The sparse shadow slanted and the water was clear, and the dark fragrance floated at dusk" depicted the shape and taste of plum blossoms vividly. Bai Juyi also left a "Wu Xiang Temple is as dense as snow, and Gushan Garden is as beautiful as makeup" when he came here to appreciate plums. Now it has become one of the eighteen scenes of West Lake - Meilin Guihe. On the lawn next to it, you can also see the bronze statue of Mr. Lu Xun sitting in the plum blossoms.
📍Opposite Pinghu Qiuyue's Gushan Park Entrance-->Lin Society
BookwormsUnite
Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Park is so beautiful
Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Park
The Xixi Wetland in winter presents a different scene
The weather is good, and the sunshine brings out the infinite vitality of the park
Sharing my pure play free route
/ Take the subway to Huawu Subway Station A and go straight out. The entrance is on the right
Then you can see Gaozhuang, Futai, Museum, Botanical Garden
etc.
These are all free to visit, no need to buy tickets
The scenery is so beautiful, there are fallen leaves, lakes, gardens, winter sun, and the beautiful scenery of Xixi
Recommendation for niche attractions in Hangzhou
Culinary Treks
Come to Xixi to listen to the reed festival, and encounter the 'Melad' style scenery
The autumn color and charm of Xixi Wetland are all in the reed flowers and persimmons of Yanshui Fishing Village. Go to Xixi Wetland to 'listen to the reed festival' for fun, and embark on a study tour of vascular bundles.
Hand-folded lotus flowers, roast a chicken wrapped in lotus leaf that Hong Qigong loves the most, make the most IN pulp painting, conduct a hydrophobic experiment, unlock the Xixi Zhaowang painting, 'knock on the bamboo song and dance in front of the door, reward money and good words to report to the Jade Emperor.'
Explore the lifestyle of Xixi's old Yanshui Fishing Village, unlock the cat's death from pickled fish meat, the gentlest fishing 'artifact' banzha, children's standing bucket, diaper drying cover and other old objects.
Explore the wedding customs of Xixi's old bottom, immersive experience of the unique 'ten miles of bridal makeup' water town wedding customs in Jiangnan. Three books and six rituals, thousands of sedan chairs, mud gold lacquer red lacquer plate...
The custom of dragon boat racing at the deep pool mouth of Xixi Wetland began in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Southern Song Dynasty, and by the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong even bestowed it as 'Dragon Boat Victory Meeting' when he went down to Jiangnan, and its fame spread far and wide.
COLE SULLIVAN
How to play in Xixi Wetland?
Xixi Wetland is very large, divided into free and paid areas. The park is an irregular quadrilateral with multiple entrances. For many people who come for the first time, they will be confused about how to play. I will share my experience from multiple visits.
The whole wetland has a maximum depth of 5.2km from east to west, and a shorter depth of 2.2km to 3.5km from north to south. So crossing in any direction is a test of physical strength. Although the scenery varies in each direction, it all involves water, plants and other natural landscapes. For the first time visitors, it is recommended to walk around the free area of Wen Er West Road, along the Fu Dike to the Jiang Village Slow Life Market, or you can take a boat, basically presenting the essence of the wetland.
For those who have the opportunity to come multiple times, in addition to the free area, you can start from the paid scenic area that most people choose at the entrance of Zhoujiacun on Tianmushan Road. The ticket is 70, it is cheaper to book online in advance, or you can make a reservation for a teahouse or restaurant in the scenic area, which can basically exempt the ticket fee. Other places like Wujia Bay, Hongyuan, Xixi Paradise, and the entrance of Wen San Road can also be visited.
In terms of transportation, the entrance of the free zone on Wen Er Road is directly accessible by Metro Line 19, and Zhoujiacun is directly accessible by Metro Line 3. The other entrances need to be combined with buses or walking, which is relatively inconvenient.
Each season has its own characteristics in the wetland, and the vegetation will present different landscapes, so it is worth visiting frequently for people who live nearby or have the conditions. Hangzhou also provides discounts for local citizens or residents with residence permits. Apply for a Hangzhou City Huimin Cultural Travel Card to enter unlimited times. The annual fee is only 29.9, and it also includes many attractions in Hangzhou and nearby, such as Lin'an Qingshan Lake, Tonglu Yaolin Wonderland, etc., which is very cost-effective.
NathanReed*42
The autumn of Xixi Wetland is incredibly beautiful
Autumn has arrived and Beishan Street by the West Lake is stunningly beautiful, but it's crowded with people and vehicles. In fact, there's another treasure in Hangzhou where you can enjoy the best of autumn only in November and December. And it's a secret place that can only be accessed by boat - that's the Autumn Snow Temple in Xixi Wetland.
Away from the hustle and bustle, you can merge with nature in the vast 360 acres of reed marshes that look like snow. Give yourself an afternoon of leisure, ride a rowing boat, listen to the birds in the deep, listen to the water waves and fish jumping, you can also copy scriptures, write blessing cards, it's very beautiful to think about it. If you miss this time, you'll have to wait another year!
It is recommended to arrive at the Autumn Snow Temple between 15:00-16:00. The setting sun shines on the golden reeds, making the colors even more beautiful. Different ways of riding have different piers, so don't run in vain. Some parts need to be booked in advance, so be careful!!
Boat ride method
Rowing line: similar to a bus line, starting from 2 people, and leaving when the boat is full with 6 people
Rowing route: Zhoujiacun Pier → Autumn Snow Temple Main Pier → Zhoujiacun Pier
Boat fare: 79 yuan/person (excluding tickets), 129 yuan/person (including tickets)
Operating hours: 8:30-16:00, the last boat from Zhoujiacun departs at 14:30, and the last boat from the Autumn Snow Temple is at 16:00
Note: After buying the ticket, you must make a phone reservation one day in advance!
Chartered rowing boat: Zhoujiacun Pier, 100 yuan/hour, going to Autumn Lu Feixue totals 200 yuan (excluding tickets).
Rowing route: North Gate Pier → Autumn Snow Temple Main Pier → North Gate Pier
Boat fare: Charter boat 100 yuan/hour, Autumn Snow Temple route round trip 2 hours, total 200 yuan
Operating hours: Depart at any time
Electric boat line: North Gate Autumn Snow Temple Main Pier
Boat route: Zhoujiacun Fisherman's Tour Pier → Autumn Snow Temple Rowing Boat Pier → Meizhu Mountain Villa Fugui Pier
Boat fare: 99 yuan/person (if you need to go to other attractions, pay for the tickets separately)
Operating hours: 9:00-16:30, last boat departs: 15:30, last boat from Autumn Snow Temple: 16:30
Note: The cruise ship is in the form of a fixed point regular ship, one every 30 minutes. And it's not the same pier back and forth!!
Global Goodies
Recommendations for visiting Xixi Wetland
Xixi Wetland is divided into free and paid areas (free with a park card), with a total of 8 entrances and exits. It has lake vegetation, flowers and birds, a snack street, and is very playable, very suitable for leisurely walks. Moreover, there are the famous Autumn Reeds Flying Snow, Winding Water Seeking Plums, Fire Persimmons Printing Waves, as long as you come in the right season, it will be beautiful here~
✅Transportation:
Self-driving🚘: There are free parking lots at multiple entrances, 5 yuan/hour, capped at 30 yuan.
Subway🚇: Line 3 can reach Huawu Station (Gaozhuang), Xixi Wetland South (Zhoujiacun), Hongyuan
Subway Line 19: Xixi Wetland North (Wen Er West Road North Gate Entrance and Exit)
✅Ways to play:
Rowing boats, battery boats, sightseeing cars
Rowing boats have a dedicated route, 100/hour
Battery boat 60/person, there are Line A and Line B, Line B is more suitable for summer play, Line A has four docks, each dock can choose to get on and off the boat once, you need to keep the boat ticket well.
Sightseeing car 10/person/single trip.
KASH HARRINGTON
Don't just know the autumn beauty of West Lake and Xixi Wetland
The Autumn Snow Temple in Xixi Wetland is a treasure place in Hangzhou in autumn, which can only be entered by boat. Here, away from the hustle and bustle, integrated with nature, the whole 360 acres of reed marshes are white as snow, giving yourself an afternoon leisure time, riding a sculling boat to listen to the deep bird song, listen to the water waves and fish leaping, you can also copy sutras and write blessing cards. It is recommended to arrive at the Autumn Snow Temple from 15:00 to 16:00 in the afternoon, and the afterglow shines on the golden reeds in the evening, which is more beautiful in color. Different ways of boarding have different docks, so don't run in vain. Some parts need to be booked in advance, so pay attention. I prefer the sculling charter, which is a separate sculling route, deeper into the wetland, quiet and beautiful experience is better, if you can spell people on the spot, the price will be relatively favorable.
RYAN WILSON
The charming landscape of Jiangnan
Xixi Wetland Park in Hangzhou is a beautiful green garden scenic area, I really like the quiet environment here. Because there is no hustle and bustle of the West Lake scenic area, so walking in the wetland can slowly appreciate the Jiangnan charm of the garden rivers, bridge corridors, courtyards, to achieve the purpose of relaxation. There are several good must-visit spots in Xixi Wetland Park, walking is the best choice, of course, you can also take a boat.
TastyTreatsTantalizer
Into the Wetland!
Birds, bees, plants and trees, you get to see it all at Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou. It has an abundant cultural heritage with over 4000 thousand years of history, making it perfect for nature lovers... and those who love to walk so make sure to wear comfortable footwear. In addition to the peaceful environment, beautiful waterscapes and various sites, there are boat rides to enjoy. Getting there is quite easy via metro as the exit is right outside the entrance so if you're staying at a nearby hotel woo-hoo 😀. Enjoy your visit 🥳
Keneil_JM
Xixi Wetland Park Free Zone
• Hangzhou
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Xixi National Wetland Park is covered 70% with ponds, lakes, rivers, swamps etc.
In spring this place is blooming🪷 but every season has its charm 🌿
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敢不敢游泳? 🤭
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📍- 西溪国家湿地公园 (xixi guojia shidi gongyuan)
🚌 - Subway line 3 花坞 or bus to 文三西路
💸 - free zone
💰- 60 yuan (charge zone)
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For me it was fine to walk in the free zone, pretty same landscape. There are many squirrels on the trees and beautiful birds. You can spend there nice time with friends, take badminton😁
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Xixi wetland park in Hangzhou
#fallingforfall
Pictures speak louder than words ✌️
How to get there: cab to Sheraton Xixi
What’s to see: beautiful stroll in autumn when weather is nice and trees colorful
Costs: 50-100Rmb
Time needed: half day
What to look for: flowers 💐
Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸
IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld
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AndyM8
Xixi National Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park In Hangzhou is especially beautiful in May and June, full of beautiful flowers and nice places for shooting🤗
just don't forget to take something against Moskitos 🦟
#themepark #hangzhou #hangzhoutravel #parks #xixi #china #chinalife #chinatravel #themepark #summerdays #summer #summervacation
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Nene_inChina
A nice day spent at Xixi Wetlands ❤️
First time to see Mandarin Ducks wandering at Xihu lake 🦆❤️
Muhaned (Honda) 穆和南
Xixi Wetland
Attractions - Nice boat ride it’s better to go by a private boat than riding the boat with lots of people
Food & Restaurants - could only find a KFC outside near the ticketing area, very less options available inside
#summervacation
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JSK
XIXI WETLAND HANGZHOU
Its the only national wetland in China as well as the first.It is located in hangzhou,China. With its wonderful landscape and natural environment Xixi is not only a paradise for flora and fauna but for many birds too. With flocks of birds flying freely in the sky, Xixi is a harmonious window to a natural eco-system. Xixi National Wetland Park is also the place where the annual “Xixi International Dragon Boat Race” is held.I went there on a school trip and i recommend taking boats or shuttle to move around.
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Hiker
Summer Hiking Route: A Leisurely Day Tour of Xixi
Begin your summer in Hangzhou with a recommended visit to Xixi Wetland, where the season is full of spring vitality. It's a great place to oxygenate right in Hangzhou, and you can take a helium balloon ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xixi 🌿...
🥠 A one-day hiking itinerary includes Xixi Wetland North-Wufang-Quanfu Bridge-Fudi-Jiangcun Slow Life Block-Hezhu Street-Xixi and Stay White Wall-Wensan West Road Exit 🐮, taking about 3-4 hours...
Recommended check-in spots ⛳️...
💫 Jiangcun Slow Life Block: The theme of Xixi is slow living, and it's especially felt here. The slow life block contains a wealth of cultural experience venues, and there are hin many gourmet restaurants...
💫 Xixi and Stay White Wall: The five black characters 'Xixi and Stay' on this blue-tiled white wall are particularly eye-catching, a popular spot for social media check-ins...
Dining recommendations:
① New-style Hangzhou cuisine in the Slow Life Block 💫, Rula Town, Tea People Village, etc...
② Xixi Wetland afternoon tea 🍀, creative coffee drinks ☕️ and Chinese-style pastries, with recommended Chinese-style pastries from Mr. Yang's Pastries & Nansong Hu's Remember...
FRANKIE LARSON
All the flowers of April have faded in the human world, and the ten-mile West Creek is where I send my thoughts
April in the West Creek Wetland is just too comfortable for a spring outing...
If you want to take a rowing boat, you should get on from the entrance of Zhoujia Village, and the latest time to board is before 4:45 PM.
Take the 'Fangfei' express boat that runs every 20 minutes to go deep into West Creek, and in less than 10 minutes, you'll arrive at the dock near the restaurant. In the afternoon, you can drink tea or coffee, and in the evening, you can dine.
The seasonal dish, oil-braised bamboo shoots, suits my taste today, and it's excellent with alcohol.
There's also steamed perch, freshly caught and still lively.
The original price for a meal for four is 💰1508r, but now it's only 💰518r, a 3.5 discount including tickets and boat fare.
In the misty waterside homes, one hears the Wu dialect, and amidst the blooming plums, one gazes towards the fragrant isles.
GRACIE WHITE
If parks had rankings, Xixi Wetland would definitely be an emerald A-level!
The Xixi Wetland that I remember from the movie 'If You Are the One' is like a lake, but once you are there, you realize it's actually a huge emerald!
Walking through Xixi Wetland Park, my breathing becomes much smoother immediately! 'Emerald algae and light flowers, tassels charmingly reflected' is the perfect description of this moment.
Since it was a group tour, I couldn't explore the entire park in detail, looking forward to a more intimate encounter with it next time!
buoyant_leona
Hangzhou is not only about the West Lake, but Xixi Wetland Park is even more beautiful!!!
Hangzhou is not just about the West Lake, there is also the beautiful Xixi Wetland, which is really a real-life fairyland.
🏞 Xixi Wetland
The first national wetland park to receive the national 5A-level scenic spot title, included in the 'List of Wetlands of International Importance'
Transportation:
🚇 Take Metro Line 3—Get off at Xixi Wetland South A Exit
🚗 Drive to Zhoujiakou Parking Lot (5 yuan/hour)
🌸 Must-visit spots
▪ Three Dikes: Fortune Dyke, Green Dyke, Longevity Dyke
▪ Ten Scenic Views: Autumn Reeds in Snow, Persimmon Reflections on the Waves, Dragon Boat Victory Gathering, Lotus Beach Egret Shadows, Hongyuan Afterglow, Jianjia Drifting Moon, Fishing Village Rain, Curved Water Plum Seeking, Gaozhuang Morning Traces, River Islet Listening to Tunes
💡 May Day travel recommendation: Green Dyke, Zhoujia Village for flower viewing, Hezhu Street for the Flower God Parade
🌿 Scenic area division: Free Zone➕Paid Zone
🔹 Paid Zone Tour Strategy | 80 yuan (free with cultural tourism card, park card)
▫ Water area accounts for 70% of the total area, suitable for boat rides to enjoy the wetland scenery✔
▫ Recommended to take a rowing boat, browse the lakes💧, taste tea snacks, and enjoy the beauty of the wetlands
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🛶 Ordinary rowing boat: 100 yuan/hour, 2-6 people
🛶 'Song Yun Hua Chao' rowing boat package 688 yuan (including entrance ticket, tea snacks, flower tea, rowing boat), from now until May 12
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🗺 Core Tour Route Recommendation | Zhoujia Village→Yanshui Fisherman's Lodge→Shentankou→Jiaolu Field Manor
📍 Zhoujia Village | 1.5 hours
You can visit Xixi Plum Villa, admire the hydrangea clusters
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📍 Yanshui Fisherman's Lodge | 1 hour
You can visit the Mulberry Silk Museum, Xixi Wedding Customs Museum
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📍 Shentankou | 2 hours
You can stroll through Jiangcun Living Block, take a hot air balloon, enjoy Hezhu Street, Xixi Dragon Boat Museum
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📍 Jiaolu Field Manor | 1 hour
You can visit the Qing Dynasty garden Gaozhuang, Lotus Pond
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🔹 Free Zone Tour Strategy
▪ Full Panoramic Route Edition | About 8 kilometers
Xixi Wetland East Gate→Green Dyke→Jiangcun Slow Life Block→Hezhu Street→Qu Shui An→Jiaolu An→Gaozhuang→Lotus Beach Bird Watching→Xixi Paradise
☑ Allows you to visit all the free attractions at once✔
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▪ Quick Tour Route Edition | About 5 kilometers
Xixi Wetland North Gate→Fortune Dyke→Gaozhuang
☑ The best route choice for families with children, ⭐ not too tiring, and won't miss the beauty of Xixi
LIANA FLEMING
Diving into spring, the hydrangea flowers in the urban area of Hangzhou have bloomed!
Finally captured the much-anticipated wooden hydrangea
Aren't the white hydrangea flowers the epitome of spring day aesthetics?
And it's right in the urban area of Hangzhou, convenient transportation
📍Location: Xixi Wetland Huoshi Road (enter from the entrance of Zhoujiacun in Xixi Wetland, then be sure to navigate to Huoshi Road, enter from the small ticket checkpoint), enter from the ticket checkpoint, less than 500 meters to reach, can be seen on the roadside, right by the river
🎫Ticket: 80 yuan (residents or those who pay social security in Hangzhou can buy a culture and tourism card in advance for 29.9, be sure to purchase in advance, the card takes effect 2 hours after being sold out)
📸Best time to shoot: April 13, 2024 (when I went to shoot, the flowers were already falling, and the blooming period only had about 3-4 days left)
👯♀️Suitable for: Families with children, beauty-loving girls who like to take photos, taking parents on a trip, first-time visitors to Hangzhou (Xixi Wetland is very large, worth a stroll)
🕐Play time: About 2 hours
Try to go in the morning, it's easier to park, and there are fewer people. The hydrangea flowers are a bit tall, so you might want to bring a stool
Sisters, rush!
DARWIN SANDERS
Spring Outing | Essential Routes for Enjoying Spring in Hangzhou
The spring rain in April 🦚 pours down, making it the perfect season to enjoy spring. Urban beauties escape the hustle and bustle to find their own healing outdoor world. Come to the outskirts of Hangzhou for a spring outing in April. Today, I'm sharing my outdoor spring tour guide~~
About transportation:
🚉 From Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Hangzhou Station, it takes about 🤔 60 minutes. Then, take the subway Line 1 to West Lake Cultural Square Station and transfer to Line 19 to Xixi Wetland North Station 🚉 and you're there.
🚶 After getting off the station, walking directions:
Exit from E2 of Xixi National Wetland Park subway station. This exit is the closest, just a 🚶♀️ 3-minute walk of 200 meters to reach the destination 😌 (PS: The ticket is 66 RMB per person, buy the park ticket 🎫 in advance before entering).
Suggested route for checking in:
After entering the park gate, there are many shuttle vehicles, which are chargeable, 10 RMB per person. It is recommended to walk around on your own to appreciate the scenery along the way. There are many interesting spots. It is suggested to take the shuttle 🔙 when returning, as you will be tired by then 😄
🚫 Special tips:
April weather occasionally brings light drizzle 🌧️, but the raindrops hanging on the trees and the strings of plum blossoms intensify the spring atmosphere haha 🤣. The air is fresh, and the beauty is beyond words. 'Spring and bright scenery' is probably what it means. It's advised to bring an umbrella 🌧️ when going out!!
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Xixi Wetland Park Day Trip
Board the bus at Gaozhuang, the electric car pass is a great deal! The scenery at Gaozhuang is very beautiful. We set off for Hezhu Village and climbed up the Hezhu Tower, where the view overlooking the landscape is really spectacular. Then we went to the Fireworks Fish Village, a round trip of two kilometers, with very beautiful scenery. We also visited Hong Village, where the fire persimmon road along the way had Chinese hydrangeas blooming very beautifully, perfect for taking photos, and there were many people. There are a few very beautiful Chinese hydrangeas at Zhoujiazhuang.
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Hangzhou is about to enter the best season for flower viewing, here's the most comprehensive guide
Hangzhou's flowers are about to bloom! Are you sure you don't want to come?
The splendid blooms of April are a treat for those who love flower viewing, making Hangzhou a romantic floral paradise in the coming days.
Take this collection of Hangzhou's best flower viewing spots and experience the poetic beauty of April together!
🌼 Colorful rapeseed flowers
🚏 Xiaojia Dam Village, Guantang Bridge No. 7
How can spring be complete without rapeseed flowers! Unlike the traditional vast golden fields, Hangzhou has a colorful rapeseed flower field with pink, white, yellow, and orange blooms 🌈, vibrant and bright, creating a colorful fairy-tale world that is an excellent spot for spring flower viewing and photography 📸
🌸 Hydrangeas
🚏 Xiang Lake
🚏 Xixi Wetland Park
🚏 Hangzhou Botanical Garden
April is the blooming season for hydrangeas. Walking into the sea of hydrangea flowers is like entering a secret realm of spring, half white and half green, intimate, warm, and photogenic. The language of flowers, 'hope, eternity, selflessness,' is enchanting!
🌸 Peach blossoms
🚏 West Lake Bai Causeway Yaoshan Ruins Park
Peach blossoms fluttering in the wind are among the most romantic aspects of spring, beloved for their delicate beauty and warm connotations. How can one miss out on peach blossoms in spring?
🌸 Roses
🚏 Xiaohe Historical and Cultural District
🚏 Baima Lake Park Phase 2
After a few spring rains, roses bloom at the tips of branches, with layers of brilliant colors and indescribable charm, making the rose walls a perfect photography spot 📸
🌸 Crabapple flowers
🚏 West Lake Flower Harbor Viewing Fish
🚏 Hangzhou Flower Nursery
Crabapple flowers bloom carefree, charming, and enchanting in the warm spring sun, attracting bees and birds. The weeping crabapple trees at Flower Harbor Viewing Fish, reflected in the water, are incomparably beautiful!
🌸 Corn poppies
🚏 Jingshan Flower Sea
Corn poppies have a poignant historical legend and dazzling colors. Stepping into the Jingshan Flower Sea when the corn poppies are in full bloom is like entering a real-life 'Monet's Garden.' This place is the ultimate spot for spring photography!
🌼 Daisies
🚏 Youth Forest
The fresh and lovely daisies are ideal spring flowers in many people's minds. They bring happiness and comfort. Hurry and immerse yourself in a sea of daisies, overwhelmed by spring!
🌸 Azaleas
🚏 Hangzhou Botanical Garden
In April, azaleas also arrive as promised. The bright and eye-catching azaleas add a bold stroke to the spring, also providing a beautiful backdrop for atmospheric photography!
Let's experience the beautiful April days in Hangzhou together‼️
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Hangzhou Xixi Parent-Child Cruise Route
🏠 Accommodation: Xixi Jiaolu Tianzhuang Ecological Hotel
🌟 The original ecological charm of Xixi with Jiangnan style is well preserved and unpretentious;
🌟 The facilities in the rooms are not so modern;
🌟 Jiaolu Tianzhuang cruise terminal ⛵️ is right at the hotel entrance;
🌟 The only terminal where you can board without queuing ⛵️
🌟 The courtyard blends seamlessly with the wetland, making it a superb spot for photography 📷
🎫 Ticket: 80 yuan/person on-site
⏰ Admission time: 8:00-17:30
🅿️ Parking: Free accommodation at parking lot No. 8, Wen'er West Road North Gate 🆓
🌈🌈🌈 Easy parent-child cruise (battery boat) choose Line A:
1⃣️ Jiaolu Tianzhuang—2⃣️ Zhoujia Village—3⃣️ Yanshui Fish Village—4⃣️ Shentankou—Back to 1⃣️ Jiaolu Tianzhuang
⚠️ After disembarking and touring each site, board the boat again to return to the first boarding terminal ⛵️, remember to keep your boat ticket ❗️❗️❗️
🎫 Boat ticket: 60 yuan/ticket, children under 1.2m free 🆓, child ticket 🧒 for 1.2m-1.5m children 30 yuan/person
⏰ Time: 8:00-16:30 (last boat) 🚢
The 1⃣️st station—Jiaolu Tianzhuang terminal ⛵️ no queuing;
🌟 Jiangcun market slow life area: high-altitude helium balloons, coffee shops ☕️ bars 🍹 market
🌟 Hezhu Street: 'Xixi Please Stay' white walls, Hezhu Tower, twisted dough strips, etc.
🌟 Green Dyke: camping ⛺️, kite flying 🪁
🌟 Gaozhuang: garden scenery, the villa of Qing dynasty literati Gao Shiqi, visited by Emperor Kangxi during his southern tour
🤖️ Robot battery car route: Gaozhuang-Hezhu Street-Xixi Paradise
58 yuan/30 minutes, 1.6 yuan/minute over time, 99 yuan deposit
🚟 Sightseeing car route: Gaozhuang—Hezhu Street
🚂 Mini train route: Gaozhuang—Xixi Paradise, round trip 30 yuan, one way 20 yuan
The 2⃣️nd station Zhoujia Village, the main cruise terminal, where rowing boats are available
The 3⃣️rd station Yanshui Fish Village: water village residences, sericulture silk stories, Xixi wedding customs, Xixi households
The 4⃣️th station Shentankou: big camphor tree, filming location of 'If You Are the One', declaration wall, ancient stage plays
🌈🌈🌈 Romantic rowing boat 🚣♀️
🎫 Charged area: Zhoujia Village rowing around Zhoujia Village rowing boat terminal Hongyuan rowing around Hongyuan rowing boat terminal
🆓 Free area: Fudi rowing around Fudi Hezhu Street rowing boat terminal Impression rowing around Longshezui Impression rowing boat terminal
⚠️ Note: The services are not interchangeable, each boat is limited to 2-6 people (including infants) (100 yuan/boat/hour, tickets available on-site)
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Hangzhou | Plum Blossom Viewing Guide at Xixi Wetland
With the city full of plum blossoms, I have a special fondness for the plum forest in Xixi Wetland.
Gently rowing a canoe , wandering beneath the plum trees
You can also stroll under the plum blossom corridor, enjoying the view as you walk.
Currently, varieties of plum blossoms such as Jiangmei, Gongfenmei, Zhushamei, and Lüemei have successively bloomed, marking the best season for plum blossom appreciation.
🚩Recommended plum viewing routes:
Walking route: Zhoujiacun Entrance of Xixi Wetland – Meizhu Mountain Villa – Xixi Meishu – Xixi Shuige – Gaozhuang Exit
Advantages: Close-up plum viewing and photo opportunities along the way 📸
Disadvantages: Requires a lot of walking
Canoe route: Zhoujiacun Entrance of Xixi Wetland – Fisherman's Journey Pier – Xixi Meishu – Return to Pier
Advantages: Beautiful scenery in the meandering waterways
Disadvantages: Short stay time for enjoying the scenery, challenging to capture good photo angles
Xixi Wetland Plum Blossom Festival Event Time: February 10th – March 17th
Canoe rental 100 per hour, seats 6 people
🎫Ticket: 80 per person; Hangzhou citizens with a valid Hangzhou Park IC card or an activated annual park pass for the current year can enter for free
Hangzhou Cultural and Tourism Benefit Card for 1 yuan
Visiting time: Approximately 2 hours for walking and taking photos.
Transportation: About 5 minutes' walk from Exit A of Xixi Wetland South Station on Metro Line 3
Self-driving navigation to "Zhoujiacun Parking Lot": 5 per hour