Introduction
Xixi National Wetland Park is an urban wetland in the western part of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, less than 5 km from West Lake. It covers roughly 10-11.5 square kilometers, most of which consists of ponds, rivers, and channels, making it China's first and only national wetland park. Visitors can explore the area by boat or on foot, taking in reed marshes, birdlife, and cultural sites such as Gao's Mansion.