#🌿 Deqing Xiazhu Lake Wetland Scenic Area 2026 (National AAAA-level scenic spot, representative of native wetlands in the south of the Yangtze River, the core gameplay "boat into the island tour", easy to cure for all ages) --- 📌 basic information - ** Address **: Xiaren Highway, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province - ** Opening hours **: 8:00-17:00 in summer, 8:30-16:30 in winter (it is recommended to enter the park before 15:00 for the last cruise to avoid missing the boat) - ** Tickets **: Adult ticket + boat ticket is about 75-80 yuan (the price is 95 yuan, and it is more favorable to book online in advance); children under 1.2 meters are free of charge, 1.2-1 meters children/60-70 years old seniors/students enjoy preferential tickets 40 yuan, seniors over 70 years old/active military/disabled people are free of charge. Only need to buy boat tickets - ** Recommended play time **: 3-5 hours (half a day to most of the day is enough, the pace is relaxed) - ** Tel: 0572-8484158 --- ##🚗 traffic guide ###public transportation - High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to "Deqing Station", take a taxi out of the station for 10-20 minutes to reach the scenic spot (Hangzhou to Deqing high-speed rail only 13 minutes, Shanghai/Suzhou high-speed rail takes 1-2 hours) - Surrounding city buses: You can go to Deqing Bus Station first, and then transfer to bus/taxi to go there ###Self-driving - Hangzhou direction: Zhonghe Elevated Road → Deqing Exit of Hangning Expressway → Provincial Highway 09, the whole journey takes about 0.5-1 hours - Shanghai direction: Linping Exit of Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway → Provincial Highway 09/Tongde Highway, the whole journey takes about 2 hours - Southern Jiangsu direction: Deqing Exit of Ninghang Expressway → Provincial Highway 09, Nanjing/Zhenjiang about 3 hours, Suzhou/Wuxi/Changzhou about 2-2.5 hours - The parking lot in the scenic spot is sufficient, just navigate to "Xiazhu Lake National Wetland Park" --- 🗺️ classic route (no turning back) The core of the scenic spot is "boat + island landing". The islands are connected by cruise ships, and the boat schedule is fixed. Remember to ask about the next flight time when disembarking! ###Official recommended 3-hour essence line (total boat journey 45 minutes) ** Visitor Center Pier → Le Island → Crested Ibis Island (Bird Island) → Jianjia Island (Zhulou Island) → Erdu Town (optional) → Return ** ####1. First stop: Le Island (parent-child leisure + clock in flower sea) - With an area of about 290,000 square meters, it is a comprehensive island integrating entertainment, popular science and leisure - Must play: ✅ four seasons flower sea: spring rapeseed/cosmos, summer iris/lotus, autumn reed, sunny days wear light-colored clothes beyond the film ✅ Wetland Nature Experience Hall: Take the baby to understand the wetland ecology and enjoy popular science ✅ crazy animal city/small train: parent-child family must experience, can cute pet interaction ✅ Kingdom of Strange Grass, Fengming Evening Lu: Walking on the wooden plank road, inhaling oxygen to wash the lungs ####2. Second stop: Crested Ibis Island (Bird Island, Bird Watching Science) - "Giant Panda Among Birds" Crested Ibis conservation base, home to about 400 crested ibis, and thousands of egrets can be seen from March to September - Must play: ✅ crested ibis viewing area: close observation of rare crested ibis (it is recommended to bring a telephoto lens, it is easier to see the crested ibis flying on sunny days) ✅ Bird Herbarium: Displays more than 1400 kinds of animal and plant specimens, with strong popularity ✅ wisteria promenade/glass trestle: clock in, wide view ####3. The third stop: Jianjia Island (Zhulou Island, Humanistic Experience + Reed Labyrinth) The wetland core landscape area is also the focus of experiencing local culture - Must play: ✅ reed maze: through the "water maze" formed by more than 600 pier islands and more than 1,000 ports, the wind blows the reeds super cure, and the atmosphere is full when the warm light passes through the reeds at 4-5 pm ✅ Mother-in-law's tea house: taste Deqing's special "three-course tea" - the first sweet tea (wok cake tea, sweet glutinous rice), the second salty tea (baked bean tea/windbreak tea, unique salty fragrance), the third clear tea (Mogan yellow bud, fragrant sweet), experience the ancient hospitality of Wuyue ✅ three-story observation tower: overlooking the entire wetland panorama, more than 600 pier islands such as stars falling into the lake, is a hidden camera for aerial photography and photography ✅ the water plank road: walk around the lake, watch the egrets fly low, the lake waves ####4. Optional extension: Erdu Town (windproof culture + food) - A thousand-year-old ancient village is the fief of the ancient windbreak country 4,000 years ago, and you can feel the windbreak culture - In 2025, the "Fangfeng Ancient Country Water Tour Route" will be newly opened, which is only a 20-minute boat ride from the wetland to the camping pier in Erdu Town, and can be visited in tandem - The town has monuments such as Fangfeng Temple and Shouchang Bridge, as well as agritainment and characteristic shops, suitable for eating dinner and shopping in ancient streets --- 🍜 food recommendations ###In the scenic spot - ** Xiazhu Lake Fish Soup Rice **: Local signboard, use fresh ecological fish in the lake to make soup, white soup is delicious, with snails, water celery, fresh eyebrows, there is also a thousand-person fish soup rice festival in November every year - ** Three-course tea **: Jianjia Island tea house can be experienced, which is the highest etiquette for local hospitality - There is a leisure inn in the scenic spot, which can replenish water and snacks. It is recommended to bring a small amount of snacks for more convenience. ###Surrounding/County - Must-eat in Deqing County: ** Xinshi tea cake ** (glutinous rice wrapped in fresh meat, juicy), mutton with Deqing sauce - Scenic agritainment: Recommended fried banana green shrimp, double crab will dance, fried wetland lotus root, dried herring, the ingredients are all lake fresh local dishes, fresh and authentic --- ##💡 practical play tips 1. ** Wear equipment **: Wear comfortable and non-slip flat shoes (full walk + boat ride, easy steps over 10,000); bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, mosquito repellent in summer (there are many mosquitoes in wetlands); bring a thin coat for windproof in spring 2. ** Photo suggestion **: In the afternoon, warm light (3-5 o'clock) takes pictures of flowers, reeds, and lake reflections; Jianjia Island thatched houses, viewing towers, Le Island flower sea, and Crested Ibis Island bird watching platform are all excellent seats 3. ** Pit avoidance reminder **: - Don't enter the park too late! Ticket sales may stop after 16:00, and poor lighting will affect the experience - The core is wetland boat ride + island landing, don't just visit the surrounding fantasy valley and miss the main wetland - The boat shift is fixed, and you must confirm the next transfer time when disembarking to avoid long waiting. 4. ** Parent-child/pet-friendly **: The scenic spot has barrier-free access, making it easy for the elderly and children to play; pets are allowed in the park (remember to leash) 5. ** Coupon discount **: If you want to play the surrounding "Xiazhu Lake Fantasy Valley" at the same time, it is recommended to buy a Wetland + Fantasy Valley coupon, which is more cost-effective than buying it separately; there is a "Miracle Show" magic show in Fantasy Valley on weekends/holidays, you can check the official show before departure 6. ** Best season to play **: March-May (flower sea, spring tea, crested ibis courtship), September-November (reed flower, fish soup rice, autumn high air) experience the best, summer lotus blossoms are also beautiful, pay attention to sun protection --- ##🎁 souvenir recommendation Wetland lotus root, dried herring, freshwater pearls, and Mogan yellow bud tea are all local characteristics, suitable for taking home and giving gifts to relatives and friends. If you want to travel slowly, you can choose the characteristic houseboat/tent hotel in the scenic spot to stay for one night, or live in Deqing County, which has richer dining and accommodation options~