Xixi National Wetland Park is located in the western part of Hangzhou city, only 6 kilometers away from the main urban area of Wulin Gate, and just 5 kilometers from West Lake. Xixi originated in the Han and Jin dynasties, developed during the Tang and Song dynasties, flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties, declined in the Republic of China period, and has been revitalized in contemporary times.
Historically, Hangzhou was known for the ‘Three Wests’: West Lake, Xixi, and Xiling. The historical Xixi covered an area of about 60 square kilometers, and the currently protected Xixi Wetland has a total area of approximately 10.38 square kilometers. It features ten scenic spots such as ‘Autumn Reeds and Snow’, ‘Imperial Traces at Gao Zhuang’, ‘Fishing Village Mist and Rain’, ‘Riverbank Listening to Music’, ‘Dragon Boat Festival’, ‘Winding Waters Seeking Plum Blossoms’, ‘Persimmons Reflecting on Waves’, ‘Lotus Beach with Egret Shadows’, ‘Hong Garden’s Remaining Charm’, and ‘Reed Moon Drifting’, as well as the ‘Three Dikes’: ‘Blessing Dike’, ‘Green Dike’, and ‘Longevity Dike’.Xixi is one of the few rare wetlands in China that integrates urban, agricultural, and cultural wetlands. It is also one of the earliest national wetland parks in the country. Xixi Wetland embodies the five major cultural elements of ‘Buddhism, Seclusion, Secularity, Leisure, and Wilderness’, with distinct characteristics in different areas: ‘Secluded South, Secular North, Bustling East, and Tranquil West’. The essence of Xixi culture is encapsulated in ‘One Garden and Five Lands’: Hong Garden, the debut place of Yue Opera, the sacred land of poets, the breeding ground of Water Margin, the leisure place for literati, and the concentrated area of folk customs.
Xixi boasts a 300-acre plum forest with various varieties such as River Plum, Palace Powder, Cinnabar, Green Calyx, Jade Butterfly, and Beauty Plum. The best places to appreciate plum blossoms in Xixi are in the Mei Bamboo Leisure Area, Mei Zhu Mountain Villa, and Xixi Plum Villa, with a concentration along the Mei Di from Zhoujia Village to Gao Zhuang, where many plum blossoms are also planted. From November to December until March of the following year, different varieties of plum blossoms bloom successively. ‘Winding Waters Seeking Plum Blossoms, Rowing Boats to Explore Plum Blossoms’ is a unique way to appreciate plum blossoms in Xixi.
The park is open from October 8th to March 31st from 08:00 to 17:30; from April 1st to October 7th from 07:30 to 18:30. (I) Park Opening and Closing Times: 1. Summer Time: April 1st to October 7th, opening and closing times are from 07:30 to 18:30, ticket sales from 07:30 to 17:30, and boat ticket sales from 07:30 to 16:45. 2. Winter Time: October 8th to March 31st of the following year, opening and closing times are from 08:00 to 17:30, ticket sales from 08:00 to 16:30, and boat ticket sales from 08:00 to 16:15. (II) Vehicle and Boat Business Hours: 1. Electric Boats Summer Time: The last boat departs at 17:00, and after 17:00, all ships in service do not transfer passengers midway; Winter Time: The last boat departs at 16:30, and after 16:30, all ships in service do not transfer passengers midway. 2. Rowing Boats Summer Time: 07:30 to 18:00, with the latest return time at 18:00; Winter Time: 08:00 to 17:30, with the latest return time at 17:30.
The operating hours of battery cars in summer are from 07:30 to 18:30. In winter, the operating hours are from 08:00 to 17:30.
Preferential policies:
Children: Children under 1.2m (inclusive) in height or under 6 years old (inclusive) accompanied by adults are free of charge for tickets only. Children between 1.2m (exclusive) and 1.5m (inclusive) in height accompanied by adults enjoy half-price for tickets and boat tickets. Minors between 6 years old (exclusive) and 18 years old (inclusive) accompanied by adults enjoy half-price for tickets only.
Students: Full-time undergraduate and below students with valid certificates enjoy half-price for tickets only.
Elderly: People aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 years old (exclusive) with valid certificates enjoy half-price for tickets only. People aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above with valid certificates are free of charge for tickets only.
Mother and baby room: Address: Tourist Center in Zhoujia Village.
Vending machine: For specific location, please refer to the park signs.
