West Lake National Wetland Park Must-Visit Guide

🌿🌸West Lake National Wetland Park Must-Visit Guide🌸🌿 Location: 518 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 🚗Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 directly to 'Xixi Wetland South Station' (Exit A)🚇, and you will find the entrance to the East Area Zhoujia Village right there, super convenient! Or you can choose to drive🚗, remember to arrive early on weekends to avoid waiting for a parking spot~ 🎟️Ticket Information: Tickets are 80 RMB per person, half price for seniors and children, and free for retired military personnel!🎫 Combo ticket (including electric boat) is 120 RMB per person, and you can save 10 RMB if you buy online 2 hours in advance!😉 Opening hours: 7:30-18:30 (extended to 19:00 from April to October)⏰ 📸Must-Visit Spots: 1. Shentankou Ancient Village🏡This is the filming location of 'If You Are the One'! The original ecological water town style, century-old camphor trees, ancient opera stage, and you can feel the cultural heritage of the 'Dragon Boat Festival'.🍂 In autumn, the reed flowers are like snow, and in winter, you can listen to the rain on the withered lotus, it's a paradise for photographers!📷 2. Gao's Garden🌳The private residence of Emperor Kangxi's teacher, Gao Shiqi, a typical Jiangnan garden with pavilions and towers. It's perfect for taking photos in Hanfu!👗 3. Rowing Boat Tour🛶Recommended 1-hour classic route (Zhoujia Village—Yanshui Fishing Village), the boatman will tell wetland legends, and you can see water birds along the way. Imagine, at sunset, sitting on a rowing boat, the boatman humming Yue Opera, as if traveling back to the Southern Song Dynasty painting.🌅 4. Hezhu Street🛍️This is a folk commercial street in Xixi Wetland Park that integrates leisure, trade market, and sightseeing tourism. It retains the traditional Hezhu culture, and you can buy various Xixi specialties and souvenirs. There are also many snacks, recommended are Dingsheng Cake, Scallion Pancake, and Gorgon Cake, all 10 RMB per serving, super satisfying to eat while walking!😋 5. Plum Blossom Viewing🌸February and March are the Plum Blossom Festival! The plum blossoms in Xixi Wetland are particularly beautiful, whether in the morning or evening, it's perfect for taking photos!📸 🌈Tips: • Be sure to try the local specialties here, steamed fish and Dongpo pork are authentic Hangzhou cuisine!🐟🍖 • The weather in Hangzhou is changeable, remember to bring an umbrella!🌂 • There are many mosquitoes in the wetland, bring some mosquito repellent!🧴 • Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking a lot!👟 • Bring some water and snacks, there are not many shops in the park.🥤🍰