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Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou
Xixi Wetland National Park locates at the west part of Hangzhou City. It is 5 kilometers far away from the beautiful West Lake. Xixi wetland is a rare wetland in the city. It is also the first wetland including urban wetland, rice paddy wetland, and cultural wetland in China.
The Xixi wetland is superb because of the water. There is a water area of more than 70 percent out of the whole area of the park area. There are 6 rivers crisscross the wetland area, and ponds are special wetland scenery.
The most attracting thing in Xixi wetland is its nice ecology. There are three big ecological protect regions in the Xixi wetland park area. There are three ponds to restore ecology and one particular region for visitors to enjoy the nice ecology in the Xixi Wetland Park.
The splendid culture of the Xixi wetland has a long history. Autumn Snow Temple, Plum and Bamboo Villa, and Deep Pool Mouth are all built by the famous writers and poets in ancient times. Today, the peculiar buildings are still there for visitors to visit and study.
Shooting location of the movie “If You Are The One”
Xixi wetland, a pureland thorough mind
Xixi Wetland is a paradise of all kinds of birds. There are more than 80 kinds of birds, such as aigrettes, cuckoos, warblers, and magpies, etc. Visitors may watch birds in a high stage or just close to them.
The Xixi wetland is one location of the movie “If You Are The One” shot by famous director Feng Xiaogang. Looking for footprint of the movie, you may feel an artistic conception in the pure nature.
Visitors may take the Tourist Coach Line 5 to arrive directly at the Xixi Wetland Park. You may also take the Bus 13 to get there. It is very convenient. Away from the tumultuous city, Xixi Wetland may bring you into a pure land.
Take a 3-days Hangzhou Tour including a visit to Xixi Wetland National Park
More sites in Hangzhou:
Lingyin Temple Dragon Well Tea Plantation West Lake Hangzhou Tea Museum
