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Xixi Wetland

In ancient China, Xixi (West Creek) was a gathering place for scholars and a haven for those who sought solitude. Located in the western part of Hangzhou, the Xixi Wetland is six kilometers from the city center and five kilometers from West Lake. Despite being abandoned for a time because of war, the wetland has a history of more than a millennium. From 2003 to 2008, the Hangzhou municipal government developed the area into a wetland park. Spread out over 11.5 square kilometers, it serves as a “green lung” for the Hangzhou area. The park retains the ecological features of the wetland, and holds traditional dragon boat races during the Dragon Boat Festival. The park has become a leisure and tourism destination for the modern age.

Xixi National Wetland Park is not only a cultural wetland, but an urban and agricultural wetland. It was included on the List of Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance in 2009.

Xixi Wetland

Xixi Creative Industry Park: The Xixi Creative Industry Park is located in the northern part of Hangzhou’s Xixi Wetland.

National Wetland Museum of China: National Wetland Museum of China, themed by wetland, is a national level popular professional museum integrating collection, research, exhibition, education, publicity and entertainment.

Smoke and Water of Fishing Villa: Smoke and Water of Fishing Villa is located at the south of Smoke and Water Temple, next to Zhao Tian Mu Yang.

Deep Pool Port: Rivers and ports interconnect around Deep Pool Port crosswise. The broad water, unique geographical advantages and fine ambience make it an ideal place for dragon boat racing.

Autumn Snow Temple: Autumn Snow Temple is located at the central water area of Hezhu Wetland, which is the essence of Xixi Wetland.

Hezhu Tower: Hezhu Tower, named Hanggong Tower in the old city, was built during Xianfeng Period in Qing Dynasty. Scholars at that time showed great respect to HANG Shijun.

Hangzhou Wetland Botanic Garden: Covering an area of 55 hectares, Hangzhou Wetland Botanic Garden focuses on the exhibition of the wetland plants.

Hundred Schools Drizzle: Hundred Schools Drizzle was at first a natural village close to Zhou Village. It is surrounded by creeks and crossed watercourses. Plants are growing luxuriantly at this remote place.