Explore the Wonders of Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou

Xixi Wetland is a must-visit destination in Hangzhou, offering both free and paid areas. For first-time visitors, the paid section is recommended, but if you're not interested in local activities like fishing or silkworm farming, the free area is sufficient. The popular spots such as Gaozhuang and Hezhu Street are located in the free area. You can reach the wetland via Metro Line 3, with the entrance on the right after crossing the bridge. Purchasing tickets a day in advance can save you 10 yuan. The wetland is vast, and you can take a boat to connect major attractions. The boat travels clockwise, stopping at Zhoujia Village, Yanshui Fish House, Shentan Kou, Jiaolu Tianzhuang, and back to Zhoujia Village. At Zhoujia Village, you can walk to the dock and take an electric boat for a circular tour, disembarking at each stop to explore, and finally returning to Zhoujia Village. Alternatively, you can skip the boat ride from Jiaolu Tianzhuang to Zhoujia Village, as the guide mentions Zhoujia Village is merely a boarding point without attractions, and head back to the city from Huawu Station on Line 3 after visiting Gaozhuang. The typical route in the paid area includes: Zhoujia Village ➡️ (boat) Yanshui Fish House ➡️ (boat) Shentan Kou ➡️ (walk) Hezhu Street (free area, a popular spot) ➡️ (walk) Shentan Kou ➡️ (boat) Jiaolu Tianzhuang ➡️ (walk) Gaozhuang ➡️ Jiaolu Tianzhuang ➡️ (boat) Zhoujia Village. You can move between the paid and free areas, re-entering the paid section with your ticket. Be sure to disembark at Shentan Kou, as it's the core attraction of the paid area. #HangzhouTravel #XixiWetland #HolidayGetaway