Hangzhou Xixi National Wetland Park
The Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou is located in the urban area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, and is one of the first national wetland parks in the country. Located in the western outskirts of Hangzhou, 5 kilometres away from West Lake and in the stretch of Tianmu road.
Xixi, formerly known as Hezhu, is described as "a landscape of winding rivers surrounded by mountains, renowned gardens, ancient temples, complete with a myriad of reed-covered ponds and sandbars". Historically, Xixi covered an area of about 60 square kilometers. The currently protected area of the Xixi Wetland covers approximately 11.5 square kilometers and is divided into three parts: the East Wetland Ecological Protection Cultivation Area, the Central Wetland Ecological Tourism Leisure Area, and the West Wetland Ecological Landscape Conservation Area.
It is well known the same as West Lake and Xiling in Hangzhou. The water of the scenic spot is what attracts us the most. 70% of the park consists of river ports, ponds, lakes, and wetlands. It is so-called “traveling the graceful stream with the curled smoke from the kitchen chimneys on the two sides”.
Xixi National Wetland Park Facts
- Chinese name: 杭州西溪国家湿地公园
- Pinyin: Hangzhou Xixi Shidi Gongyuan
- Location: No. 518 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou (Zhoujia Village Entrance)
- Opening hours: From April 1 to October 7, the site is open from 07:30 to 18:30 (ticket sales stop at 17:30, last admission at 18:00). From October 8 to March 31 of the following year, the opening hours are 08:00 to 17:30 (ticket sales end at 16:30, last admission at 17:00).
- Ticket price: 80 RMB per person
Three Causeways and Ten Sceneries
- Three Causeways: Fortune Causeway(福堤), Green Causeways(绿堤), and Longevity Causeway(寿堤).
- Ten Sceneries: Autumn Reeds in Snow(秋芦飞雪), Persimmon Reflection on Waves(火柿映波), Dragon Boat Festival(龙舟胜会), Lotus Beach and Egret Shadows(莲滩鹭影), The Echoes of Hongyuan(洪园余韵), Reeds Under the Moon(蒹葭泛月), Fishing Village in the Rain(渔村烟雨), Winding Stream with Plum Blossoms(曲水寻梅), Morning Traces at Gaozhuang(高庄晨迹), Riverside Melodies(河渚听曲).
The Xixi Wetland Park Tour Routes Recommended
1. Classic One-Day Tour
The classic one-day tour of Xixi takes you to the most iconic tourist attractions in Xixi. You will ride an electric boat through the main waterways of the Xixi River, enjoying picturesque sceneries along the route, immersing in the melody of birds and running water. At Hezhu Street, you will witness the local specialties and lifestyles of the Xixi residents from ancient times, deeply understanding Xixi's cultural charm.
- Route: Zhoujiacun Main Dock - Yanshui Fishing Village - Shentan mouth - Hezhu Street - Jiaolutianzhuang Dock - Gao Village
2. Cultural and Historical Exploration Tour
In Hangzhou's history, XiXi was once counted among the "Three Wests" alongside West Lake and XiLing. It has been viewed by generations of literati and scholars as a tranquil retreat for leisure and rejuvenation. The park is replete with private dwellings and estates of numerous historical figures, and echoes with vast collections of poetry and prose, paying tributes to its past. It houses elegant and serene temples and intangible cultural heritages like the time-honored Dragon Boat Festival, all adding to its rich folklore and historical anecdotes. XiXi, based on historical documents and texts, is said to be the place where Shi Naian conceived the classic novel "Water Margin". At the XiXi Water Margin Culture Exhibition Hall, you can explore to your heart's content.
- Route: Zhoujia Village Visitor Center (Ticket Office) - Meizhu Mountain Villa - Bo'an - Baijialu - Yanshui Fishing Village - Shentankou - Hezhu Street - Hong Zhong's Villa - Gao Village - Jiaolutian Villa Pier - XiXi Meishu - XiXi Grass Hall - Zhoujia Village Pier
Activities and Festivals in Xixi Wetland Park
Hiking
To go hiking in the Xixi Wetland Park, travelers will be surrounded by green plants and fresh air. It is a relaxation of the whole body and a getaway from the crowd and noisy city and enjoyment of history, culture, and nature.
Sculling boat
Walking around Xixi is not enough? Now, the Sculling boat is recommended to travelers. Nothing can be more wonderful than taking a small boat with your family, your lover, and your friends to enjoy the scenery aside. It is a place of quiet surroundings, birdlife, and spring growth if traveling in springtime.
Exploring Plum Blossoms Festival
Exploring Plum Blossoms Festival is a historical attraction that dates back to ancient times. In the Ming Dynasty, "Exploring Plum Blossoms in Xixi" had already become a spectacle. At that time, Xixi, along with Lingfeng and Gushan, were the three major plum viewing spots in Hangzhou. By the Qing Dynasty, Plum Blossom exploration in Xixi had become one of the eighteen scenes of West Lake. Today, there are over 3000 plum trees in the Xixi Wetland and a concentrated plum forest of more than 300 acres. The main highlights of plum sceneries in Xixi are concentrated in "Xixi Meishu" and "Meizhu Mountain Villa".
- Time: Annually from September to October
- Main Area: Xixi Plum Bamboo Leisure Area (Xixi Meishu, Meizhu Mountain Villa, XiXi Grass Hall, Xixi Shuige Area)
Dragon Boat Culture Festival
The Hangzhou Xixi Dragon Boat Culture Festival, which took place in 2015, is a cultural, ecological, and recreational activity themed on dragon boat racing, organized by the Xixi National Wetland Park. With the support of the government and tourism departments, the Xixi Dragon Boat Culture Festival has been held continuously for eight years and has gradually become a new custom for Hangzhou residents to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.
- Time: Annually on the Dragon Boat Festival
- Main Area:Shentankou, Hongyuan
Persimmon Festival
The Persimmon Festival, organized by the Xixi National Wetland Park, is an ecological and recreational activity centered around persimmons. While participants enjoy traditional boating, they can also try five types of fishing activities including shrimp cages, ground cages, silk nets, soft-shelled turtle hooks, and throwing nets under the guidance of fishermen. The unique fish, shrimp, soft-shelled turtles, crabs, eels, and fresh water chestnuts in the wetland await you to experience the joy of autumn harvest.
- Time: Annually from September to October
- Main Area: Zhoujia Village to Bo'an, Shentankou, Green Causeways
How to get to Xixi National Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou is not far from West Lake. It is situated in the western part of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, only 6 kilometers from the main city area of Wulinmen and just 5 kilometers from West Lake. Therefore, it's convenient to reach by driving, taxi, subway, or bus.
Park Entrances/Exits
Zhoujiacun entrance/exit on Tianmushan Road, Longshezui entrance/exit on Wuchang Avenue, Wujiawan entrance/exit on Fangxi Road, Xixi Paradise entrance/exit on Zijin'gang Road, North gate entrance/exit on Wen'erxi Road, and East gate entrance/exit on Wen'sanxi Road.
Self-drive Navigation and Parking
For all highway routes, navigate to the Zhoujiacun or Longshezui entrances of Xixi Wetland Park.
Parking lot locations: Parking lots are available at each entrance of Xixi Wetland Park – Zhoujiacun, North Gate, Xixi Paradise, Wujiawan, and Longshezui.
Parking fees: Small private cars cost 5 yuan per hour with a maximum of 30 yuan; large buses cost 10 yuan per hour with a maximum of 60 yuan. If the parking lot is full, you may choose to park in nearby areas such as Xixi Impression City near Zhoujiacun, or the West Lake District's Cultural and Sports Center near the North Gate.
Subway and Bus Stops at Each Entrance
- Main entrance of Zhoujiacun on Tianmushan Road (Xixi Wetland Park Zhoujiacun Station): Bus Route 277, 509H Xixi Outer Ring Line, 508H, Subway Line 3(Xixi Wetland Park South Station A Exit).
- Gaozhuang pedestrian entrance on Tianmushan Road (Huawu Station): Bus Route 277, 382, 508H, Subway Line 3 (Huawu Station A Exit).
- North Gate entrance on Wen'erxi Road (Xixi Wetland Park North Gate Station): Bus Route 278, 83, 86, 509H Xixi Outer Ring Line, Subway Line 19 (Xixi Wetland North Exit).
- East Gate entrance on Wen'sanxi Road (Xixi Wetland Park East Gate Station): Bus Route 149, 278, 83, 509H on holidays.
- Xixi Paradise entrance on Zijin'gang Road (Xixi Paradise Station): Bus Route 70, 77, 149, 509H Xixi Outer Ring Line.
- Longshezui entrance on Wuchang Avenue (Xixi Wetland Park West Area Station, Xixi Wetland Park Longshezui Station): Bus Route 277, 279H, 353, 356, 509H Xixi Outer Ring Line, Subway Line 3 (Hongyuan Station).
Please note that Bus Routes 279H, 508H, and 509H only operate on weekends and public holidays.
Hotels near Xixi National Wetland Park
Nestled in the serene environs of the Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Park lie an array of accommodating hotels and quaint homestays. Whether you desire the luxurious comforts of high-end hotels like the Banyan Tree Hangzhou or the Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort, or you crave the authentic local experience offered by charming homestays, there's something to meet every preference. Contact us now to book a hotel in Xixi National Wetland Park.
1. Xixi Hotel, Hangzhou
Xixi Hotel in Hangzhou is a wetland culture-themed hotel in China. The grand and elegant main building of the hotel is built amid woods, surrounded by nuanced blossoms. Xixi streams wind around the hotel, there are stone bridges over the flowing water, presenting a charm of Jiangnan (a region south of the Yangtze River) waterscape.
- Address: No. 803 Wener West Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou, near the north gate of Xixi Wetland.
2. Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort is located in a corner of the Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, approximately 5 kilometers from the West Lake and Lingyin Temple. The hotel is about 9 kilometers from Alibaba Xixi Campus, a 25-minute drive away, and about 14 kilometers from the Future Technology City, a 30-minute drive away. Through the WenYi Road tunnel adjacent to the hotel, you can reach the city center quickly and directly reach the core areas of the north and east of the city. Through the Purple Tunnel, you can conveniently reach Yunqi Town, Qianjiang New City, Binjiang District, the Olympic Center, and the International Expo Center.
- Address: No. 1, Xixi Heaven International Tourism Complex, Zijingang Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou.
3. Banyan Tree Hangzhou
Banyan Tree Hangzhou is composed of spacious suites and villas, each room type area is at least 120 square meters. The design of the hotel highlights the charm of Jiangnan at every turn, with a strong and rich character. The hotel offers exquisite furniture and dazzling silk embroidery fabrics, perfectly blending oriental classic and modern simplicity.
- Address: No. 2, Xixi Heaven International Tourism Complex, Zijingang Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou.
4. Savoir Resort, Hangzhou
Located in the Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, China, the Savoir Resort is transformed from old houses in Jiangnan. Named for "seclusion", it creates a customized and comfortable holiday experience. Due to the need for heat protection and insulation, traditional Chinese architecture has small windows and often needs candles for auxiliary lighting. In the renovation, the opening of the architecture was enlarged, and bright glass replaced the original walls, so the view of the Xixi wetland could directly enter the room, breaking the absolute boundary between the inside and outside, achieving the purpose of seclusion.
- Address: C2-1, Jiangcun farm, Xixi Wetland, Wen'er West Road, Hangzhou.
5. Blossom House Xixi Hangzhou
Located in Xixi Wetland Scenic Area, Hangzhou, the hotel is surrounded by lush and artistic ecology. Simple and spacious doors and windows connect the outdoors, leading to a sight that is light, and moving, and fully captures the delight of the four seasons in Xixi, creating a pleasant living environment.
- Address: Longshezui Entrance, Xixi Wetland, Wuchang Avenue, Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou.
6. MUH SHOOU XIXI Hotel Hangzhou
MUH SHOOU XIXI Hotel Hangzhou, located in the Hongyuan Scenic Area of Xixi National Wetland Park, was designed and constructed by GOA Elephant Design. The hotel connects the water path and the land road. The overall design is based on the natural original appearance of Xixi Wetland, and the building packed with oriental aesthetics interprets the "quiet and lonely wild and deep" of Xixi Wetland, aiming to evoke a resonance between humans and nature.
- Address: 33 Shouti, Longshezui, Zhashu Wharf.
7. Rezen High Xuan SPA Hotel Hangzhou Xixi
The Rezen High Xuan SPA Hotel Hangzhou Xixi is located in Xixi Heaven International Tourism Complex, only about 300 meters from Lotus Beach Bird Watching Area - the core natural protection zone of Xixi Wetland. The hotel is conveniently close to the West Lake, a mere 15-minutes drive away. It provides direct access via fast tracks to Hangzhou's prime scenic spots such as Lingyin Temple, Songcheng, and Liangzhu Archaeological Site, all of which are about 20 minutes drive away. Known as one of China's renowned designer hotels, it has been awarded the China Design Boutique Hotel Award and the title of one of China's Top Ten Tourist Vacation Hotels.
- Address: No. 9 Xixi Heaven International Tourism Complex, 21 Zijingang Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou.
8. Angsana Hangzhou
Angsana Hangzhou is the second resort hotel created by the Banyan Tree Group's Angsana brand in China. The hotel is located in the southeast corner of Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, with beautiful pastoral scenery inside, allowing guests to feel the "beautifully honorable celestial city" praised by Marco Polo.
- Address: No. 8, Xixi Paradise International Tourist Complex, Zijingang Road, Hangzhou.
9. ALOR VALLEY
Alor Valley, a theme vacation village located in Xixi National Wetland Park, West Lake District, Hangzhou, advocates the concept of "improvisational wisdom" life and relies on the natural environment and ecological culture of Xixi Wetland. With the five major life scenarios of beauty, food, accommodation, power, and aspiration, we have reshaped the six natural villages in Xixi Wetland Park, constructing a quiet and vibrant village-style leisure vacation destination.
- Address: Xixi National Wetland Park, 518 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou.
10. Xishang Yunjian Holiday Hotel
Xishang Yunjian Holiday Hotel is hidden in Xixi National Wetland Park. The hotel covers an area of 2400 square meters, and trees and water cover up to 95%, making it an ecological oxygen bar. The hotel is about 1 km from the North Gate of Xixi Wetlands and about 11 km from the West Lake scenic area, which is convenient for travel.
- Address: No. 18 Hezhu Street, Phase II of Xixi National Wetland Park, West Lake District, Hangzhou.
11. Hangzhou Hongyuan Qixi YinXiu Holiday Resort
The resort covers an area of about 7865 square meters, with designs displaying the charm of Jiangnan (Southern China) style everywhere, exuding an elegant and quiet atmosphere. The exquisite furniture and captivating decorations perfectly integrate oriental classics and modern simplicity. The essence of Chinese and Western architectures converge in every detail. With the simplicity of room decoration and design, we borrowed from the master's pen style. The original coziness of the wooden structures and unique courtyard experience glamorize every room with different styles.
- Address: Room No.86, Wenxi Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou.
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