Overview
Key takeaway
1,150-hectare wetland park with waterways, villages, and birdlife. Boat rides through reed marshes. Filming location of 'If You Are the One.'
Time & cost
Plan 3–4 hours. Budget: $11. Hours: 07:30–17:30.
Best for
Best for first-time Hangzhou visitors who want a clear 3–4 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Price$11
Duration3–4 hours
Hours07:30–17:30
Getting thereMetro Line 5 to Xixi Wetland South
Tips
On site
Take the rowboat (¥100/hour, 6 people max) for an intimate experience.
Timing
Weekdays are quiet.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “西溪湿地” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Location & how to go
Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou
MetroMetro Line 5 to Xixi Wetland South
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near Xixi Wetland.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “西溪湿地” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
