#Xianshan Lake National Wetland Park 2026 latest play guide (Douyin/local source verification version) Xianshan Lake is located in Si'an Town, Changxing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang. It is a 4A-level national wetland park at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces. It focuses on "Xianshan Ritual Buddha + Wetland Rafting + Ecological Bird Watching + Summer Appreciation", known as "Oriental Amazon" and "Northern Zhejiang Xiaojiuhua". It is suitable for parent-child, self-driving, and leisure travel. It is recommended to arrange a day of play. 📍 basic information - ** Address **: Xianshan Village, Sian Town, Changxing County, Huzhou City - ** Opening hours **: - Daylight saving time (April-October): 8:00-16:30, admission stops at 16:00 - Winter time (November-March): 8:30-16:00 - ** Tel: 0572-6892088/6892111 ##🚗 traffic guide (most recommended for self-driving) 1. ** Self-driving **: Navigate "Xianshan Lake National Wetland Park", about 2 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai, 15 minutes from the Sian exit of G25 Changshen Expressway, free parking in the scenic spot, and sufficient parking spaces. 2. ** High-speed rail **: 30-40 minutes by taxi to "Changxing Station"; the ticket is tight to "Huzhou Station", and it takes about 1 hour to transfer to the bus/online taxi. 3. ** Bus **: Changxing Passenger Transport Center has a direct shuttle bus, 8:00-16:00 every 2 hours, 7 yuan one way. ##🎫 Tickets & Discounts (It is recommended to buy a combined ticket) | Ticket | Price | Included | |------|------|----------| | Large ticket | 20 yuan/person | Admission only | | Full joint ticket (recommended) | 120 yuan/person (about 100 yuan for online purchase in advance) | Big ticket + round-trip cruise + Hobo Park + ancient tide fish viewing | | Preferential treatment policy | Free/half price | ① Free: children under 1.2 meters, the elderly over 70 years old, the disabled, active military personnel (free tickets, cruise ships need to be purchased separately); ② Half price: 1.2-1 meters children, 60-70 years old, full-time undergraduate and below students (with original student ID) | ⚠️ Tip: Poetry and painting Zhejiang cultural tourism card is only free of large tickets, and the cruise ship needs to supplement 100 yuan; the cruise ship is the core experience, and it is not cost-effective to buy it alone. ##🗺️ Classic Tour Route (1 Day Edition) Morning: Wetland Core Experience (9:00-12:00) 1. ** Ride a boat through the water poplar forest (must play!) ** Take an electric boat/caravan deep into the lake area, the voyage is about 40 minutes, passing through the poplar forest in the water known as the "Oriental Amazon", the harbor fork and reed are staggered, along the way you can see egrets, wild ducks and even swans (migratory bird season), and you can shoot them casually. 2. ** Lotus Expo Park (Summer Only) ** From mid-July to late August is the flowering period, with 1.2 hectares of lotus flowers (red lotus, starry sky peony and other varieties) covering the lake, and water lilies opening and closing in the morning (early morning and late afternoon). It is recommended to take the best photos in the morning. In June, you can also see continuous water lilies, covered with pink and white water. 3. ** Guchao Guanyu ** You can feed koi and watch native fish in wetlands, which is suitable for interacting with children. Noon: Eat local farm food (12:00-13:30) There are many agritainments within 1 km of the scenic spot, and it is recommended to taste the local characteristics: - Lake fresh: Xianshan lake fish, whitebait scrambled eggs, river shrimp (all freshly caught in the lake area and cooked in firewood stoves) - Farmhouse dishes: Sian puff sugar, local chicken pot, seasonal wild vegetables ✅ reference store: Longhu Villa, Xiannong Pavilion, Hebo Farm, per capita 60-80 yuan. Afternoon: Xianshan + Leisure Experience (13:30-16:30) 1. ** Dengxian Mountain Visit Xiansheng Temple ** Immortal Mountain is only 162 meters above sea level, and it takes about 20 minutes to climb up. It is not tiring. The peak of the mountain can overlook the scenery of the junction of the three provinces. Xiansheng Temple is the ancestral court of the Bodhisattva King of Kizang. There is a saying that "there was Immortal Mountain first, and then there was Jiuhua". It has a history of more than 1,000 years and is a must for Buddhist culture lovers. 2. ** Walking/cycling on the boardwalk around the lake ** The scenic spot has a 3-kilometer wooden plank road around the lake + 7.8-kilometer walking path, where you can rent a parent-child bicycle/mountain bike. There are observation decks along the way, and it is very comfortable to see the reeds blowing in the lake breeze. Those who bring children can go to the Wetland Science Museum, where there are water quality testing, insect specimens, and other natural education activities. 3. ** Bird watching (choose the right time!) ** The best bird-watching season is from January to April and from September to December. There are two bird-watching towers in the scenic area, where you can see rare birds such as the banded merganser, the white spoonbill, and the cygnet. Remember to bring a telescope. ##✨ season limited gameplay - ** Spring (March-May) **: Bird watching season, rapeseed flowers bloom on the lake shore, February orchid, comfortable temperature, suitable for hiking - ** Summer (June-August) **: Enjoy the lotus to escape the summer, the lake area is 2-3 ° C lower than the urban area, and you can also play water sports (air parachuting, etc.) - ** Autumn (September-November) **: In early November, the metasequoia turns red, the layers of forests are dyed, and there are harvest folk activities. The experience is good with few tourists - ** Winter (December-February) **: Watching wintering waterfowl, few people and quiet, suitable for photography 🏨 accommodation advice - Want to play conveniently: live in homestays around the scenic spot, with lake view rooms and pastoral gardens, and book 1-2 weeks in advance during peak season - If you want all the packages: live in Changxing County, or drop by Taihu Lake Dragon Dream, which is a 20-minute drive, and watch the fireworks and water show at night - Peripheral series: It can be matched with Nanxun Ancient Town and Anji Bamboo Sea (30 kilometers) for a 2-3 day tour of northern Zhejiang Tips ⚠️ play 1. Do a good job of sun protection and mosquito protection in summer, and there are many mosquitoes by the wetland water; bring rain gear in the rainy season (mid-June-early July) 2. Wear life jackets throughout the cruise, do not stand and shake at will 3. Keep quiet birdwatching and do not feed wild birds 4. Students and the elderly must bring valid documents, otherwise they will not be able to enjoy the discount 5. Stop entering the park after 16:00, don't get stuck, leave enough play time