A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Hangzhou Xixi National Wetland Park

Overview • Location: No. 518 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. • Opening Hours: Summer (Apr 1–Oct 7): 7:30–18:30; Winter (Oct 8–Mar 31 of the following year): 8:00–18:00. • Ticket Prices: CNY 80 for adults, half price for children and seniors (CNY 40), and free for those aged 70 and above. Getting There • Public Transportation: Take subway Line 3 to Xixi Wetland South Station, or bus 376 to Xixi Wetland Zhoujiacun Station. • By Car: Navigate to "Xixi National Wetland Park Tianmushan Road Zhoujiacun Entrance" or "Wuchang Avenue Longshezui Entrance". There is a parking lot around the scenic area. Recommended Itineraries • One-Day Tour: Zhoujiacun – Meizhu Villa – Bo'an – Yanshui Fishing Village – Shentankou – Hezhu Street – Hongzhong Villa – Two Temples and One Shrine – Gao Villa. This route allows you to enjoy the most natural scenery of Xixi Wetland and experience the elegance of Xixi Villa. • Plum Blossom Tour: If visiting in spring, head to traditional hot spots such as Xixi Meishu and Meizhu Villa to enjoy the plum blossoms. Alternatively, choose a "water plum blossom tour" and take a boat along the "Water Plum Blossom Trail" to admire the beautiful plum blossoms on both sides. Recommended Attractions • Qiuxue Temple: The best spot to view reeds. When the autumn wind rises, the reed catkins fly in the wind, like snow in the sky. • "Xixi, Please Stay" Check-in Spot: Located on Hezhu Street. In the early Southern Song Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong Zhao Gou visited Xixi and said, "Xixi, please stay." Today, it has become a popular photo spot. • Xixi "Aerial View" Sightseeing Helium Balloon: You can enjoy a panoramic view of the "Wantang Scenic Area" in Xixi. When you ascend to a high altitude, you can also overlook the entire western part of the city. • Lotus Beach Bird Watching Area: A paradise for birds to inhabit, where you can see a variety of birds. Recommended Food • Xixi Paradise: There are many restaurants and snack bars here where you can taste local Hangzhou cuisine. • Xihu Pavilion, Banyan Tree Xixi: Offers exquisite Japanese cuisine, perfect for a warm spring noon. It is even more pleasant to sit outside by the lake. • Xixi Sheraton Buffet: The dishes are rich and varied, and you can see the natural beauty of the outdoors through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Recommended Accommodation • Xixi Paradise International Tourism Complex: Located in the southeast corner of Xixi Wetland Park, about 300–400 meters from Dongyue Station (Exit A) of subway Line 3. It integrates international hotel clusters, wetland museums, commercial complexes, and other business formats. • Lincheng Brooke Hotel: The LOFT rooms are very suitable for a family of three. It is about a 5-minute walk from the entrance of the Lotus Beach Migratory Bird Reserve in Xixi Wetland, adjacent to the China Wetland Museum, with a superior geographical location. Photo Tips • Flower Photography Tips: Take close-ups of single plum blossoms, which are more artistic with fallen flowers on the water surface. Taking pictures of flowers from a distance will make them appear denser. Pay attention to leaving blank space and exposing large areas of blue sky. • Hanfu Experience: Strolling or taking pictures in Hanfu in the plum forest can better integrate into the environment and take ancient-style photos. Precautions • Travel at Off-Peak Times: There are many tourists during the peak flower viewing period, so it is recommended to avoid peak hours and choose to come on a working day or in the morning or evening. • Protect the Environment: During the tour, pay attention to protecting the environment and do not litter.