Tips for a boat trip to Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park, located in the western part of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, is a national wetland park integrating urban wetland, agricultural wetland and cultural wetland. The park is less than 5 kilometers away from the West Lake, with a total area of about 10.08 square kilometers, of which the open area is 3.46 square kilometers. The park is rich in ecological resources and diverse natural landscapes, and is known as the “Kidney of Hangzhou”.
Xixi Wetland Specialty Boat Guide
🌿 Sightseeing Electric Boat | Explore the essence of the Wetland easily
- Line A | Cultural In-Depth Tour (about 60 minutes)
Zhoujia Village Pier ⇄ Smoky Water Fishing Village ⇄ Deep Pool Mouth ⇄ Zizanlu Tianzhuang
📌 Core Experience:
✅ Immersive folk culture display (handicraft workshops, traditional houses)
✅ Full landscape wetland ecosystem
✅ Hezhu Street Specialized Commercial Area (7 traditional stores + 8 themed stores)
✅ Recommended activities: Aerial helium balloon viewing/Dragon Boat Culture Center/Hezhu Pagoda overlooking the panoramic view - Line B | Humanities and Nature Tour (about 50 minutes)
Dragon’s Tongue Pier ⇄ Hongyuan Scenic Spot
📌 Core Experience:
✅Cultural exploration of Jiangnan Wang Clan (Hong Clan Ancestral Hall + Qiantang Wang Clan Special Exhibition)
✅ Parent-child play area (Xixi Paradise children’s facilities)
✅ The best route for wetland bird observation
🛶 Sculling boat | Private traditional experience
【Operating Network】
✅ Paid pick-up point: Zhoujia Village/Hongyuan Pier
✅ Free pick-up point: Fudie/Hezhu Street/Longtonguezui Impression/North Gate Pier
📌 Featured Highlights:
→ Exquisite small boat for 2-6 persons (infant and toddler seats included)
→ 4 themed routes to choose from (history line/film and television set line/ecology line/night view line)
→ Recommended packages: Twilight Cruise (with refreshments) / Morning Mist Photography Line
❗ Note: Reservations for special packages must be made 48 hours in advance.
XIXI WETLAND SCENIC AREA TOUR GUIDE
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OPENING HOURS & TICKETING SCHEDULE
| Category | April 1st – October 7th | October 8th – March 31st |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hours | 7:30 – 18:30 | 8:00 – 17:30 |
| Ticket Office Hours | 7:30 – 17:30 (Gate) | 8:00 – 16:30 (Gate) |
| Sightseeing Electric Boat Tickets | 7:30 – 17:00 (Last boat 17:00) | 8:00 – 16:30 (Last boat 16:30) |
| Shuttle Car Tickets | 7:30 – 18:20 (Last car 18:30) | 8:00 – 17:30 (Last car 17:30) |
| Last Entry Time | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Note: All times in 24-hour format.
Image Source: Xixi Wetland Official
Xixi Wetland Park Ticket Information
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| Ticket Type | Price & Details |
|---|---|
| Entrance Ticket | 80 yuan/adult |
| Electric Boat Ticket | 60 yuan/person |
| Rowboat Tickets | |
| • Zhoujia Village Rowboat | 100 yuan/hour/boat (Max 2-6 passengers incl. infants) |
| Overtime charges: 50 yuan/30 mins after first hour | |
| • Premium Tea Experience | 288 yuan/hour/boat (Includes Chinese tea & snacks, max 2-6 passengers incl. infants) |
| • Fudi Rowboat Package | 100 yuan/hour/boat (Max 2-6 passengers) |
| Extension: +50 yuan/30 mins | |
| • Impression Rowboat | 100 yuan/hour/boat (Max 2-6 passengers incl. infants) |
| Overtime charges: 50 yuan/30 mins after first hour | |
| • Hongyuan Rowboat | 100 yuan/hour/boat (Max 2-6 passengers incl. infants) |
| Sightseeing Electric Tram Tickets | |
| • Single Route | 10 yuan/adult |
| • Loop Route | 30 yuan/adult |