Xixi National Wetland Park 西溪国家湿地公园
China's first national wetland park, a maze of waterways, reed beds and old fishing villages about 5 km west of West Lake.
The electric boat add-on is worth it — the park is large and walking every dyke takes a full day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Xixi National Wetland Park in advance?
Advance booking available via the '西溪湿地' or '西湖旅游' WeChat official accounts; tickets can be reserved up to 7 days ahead, max 9 people per order, one reservation per ID per day. Peak season advance booking strongly advised; weekend on-site tickets may sell out. Passport booking is not stated.
What are the opening hours of Xixi National Wetland Park?
Apr 1–Oct 7 07:30–18:30
How much is a ticket to Xixi National Wetland Park?
About ¥80. Adult full-price ticket CNY 80; children and seniors half price CNY 40; over 70 free; Hangzhou Park Card accepted. Tickets do not include boat tickets; electric-boat combo tickets and rowing boats are charged separately. One page says online advance purchase via the official WeChat account costs CNY 65.
How long do I need at Xixi National Wetland Park?
Plan about 3.5 hours.
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