Xixi National Wetland Park
西溪国家湿地公园 · Xīxī Guójiā Shīdì Gōngyuán
A maze of waterways, reed beds and old fishing villages on the city’s western edge, best seen by boat.
Booking recommendedHalf a day
Tip
Take the boat one way and walk back along the boardwalks. Bring mosquito repellent in summer.
- Opening hours
- Apr–Oct about 07:30–18:30, Nov–Mar about 08:00–17:30; last entry 1–1.5 hours before closing. To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥80. Electric boat about ¥60 extra (combined ticket about ¥120). To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy on the 西溪湿地 WeChat account, Trip.com or at the gate. Boat seats sell out on weekends, so book the combo ahead. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Taxi 25–40 min from West Lake; the main gate is at Zhoujiacun
- Address in Chinese
- 浙江省杭州市西湖区天目山路518号
Photo: shankar s. · CC BY 2.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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