Imagine gliding through Xixi’s quiet waterways on a traditional boat, where every turn reveals a new chapter of Hangzhou’s living heritage. Located in the western reaches of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland, Xixi National Wetland Park is China’s first national wetland, spanning 10.08 square kilometers of urban, farming and cultural wetlands.
Often referred to as one of the "Three Xi's of the West," alongside West Lake (Xihu) and the Xiling Seal Engravers Society, Xixi offers a more intimate perspective on the region’s past and present. Its winding canals and reed-lined banks echo the ancient Liangzhu Culture, one of China’s earliest advanced civilizations.
Culture thrives in every corner. Bamboo stages host stirring Yueju Opera performances, while colorful dragon boats glide through mist-shrouded canals in a nod to age-old racing traditions. Nearby, the remnants of a historic silk-producing community weave a story of Hangzhou’s influence on the Silk Road.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and cultural explorers, Xixi is more than a park—it’s proof that a 10.08-square-kilometer space can weave together city life, farming heritage and cultural memory. Travelers and digital nomads are drawn to its calm, where each canal bend reveals a fresh story.
Whether you’re chasing history or seeking a serene corner of Hangzhou city, Xixi National Wetland Park invites you to glide, listen and discover—one gentle current at a time.
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