#Xiazhu Lake Wetland Scenic Area 2026 latest play guide (priority Douyin/official source verification) Xiazhu Lake is a national AAAA-level scenic spot and a national wetland park. It is located in Deqing, Huzhou, Zhejiang. It is one of the most intact natural wetlands in the original state of Jiangnan. It features the "Water Labyrinth" landform, the "Giant Panda in the Birds" Crested Ibis and the 4000-year-old windproof ancient culture. It is clean and easy-paced, especially suitable for parent-child and leisure travel. It can be reached in 40 minutes by car/high-speed rail from Hangzhou. --- First, basic practical information ###1. Tickets and opening hours - ** Tickets **: Adult tickets (including cruise ships) are 75-80 yuan, and children under 1.2 meters are free of charge; tickets already include all island cruise boat transfers without additional payment. - ** Opening hours **: Summer (May-October) 8:00-17:00, Winter (November-April) 8:30-16:30; It is recommended to play for 3-5 hours (half day to most of the day). - ** Consultation phone number **: 0572-8484158; Fangfeng Guguo route consultation 13587906995. ###2. Traffic Guide - ** Self-driving **: Navigate "Xiazhu Lake Wetland Scenic Area", about 0.8-1 hours from Hangzhou, about 2 hours from Shanghai, and there is a parking lot in the scenic area. - ** Public Transportation **: Take the high-speed rail to "Deqing Station" (the fastest 13 minutes from Hangzhou East), and take a taxi from the station for 10-20 minutes to reach the entrance of the scenic spot. --- ##2. Core gameplay: Classic "boat into the island tour" route (no turning back) The core experience of the scenic spot is ** cruise + walking to connect the islands **. After entering the park, get a free map in the visitor center, and the tour is the smoothest in the following order: ###1. First stop: Le Island (leisure and entertainment + clock in flower sea) - The first stop of the cruise is direct, which is the largest leisure island in area, suitable for parents and children, taking photos: - ** Four Seasons Sea of Flowers **: Spring (March-May) has rapeseed flowers, cosmos, autumn (October-November) has Fendai raffia grass, reeds, summer (June-August) has lotus flowers, sunny days wear light-colored clothes beyond the piece; - ** Fun clock in point **: huge hat installation, bouquet girl sculpture, wisteria promenade, blessing tree, and ingenious coffee terrace, which is suitable for resting in the sea of flowers; - ** Parent-child experience **: Qicao Kingdom, Crazy Animal City (you can feed small animals), Wetland Science Museum, indoor exhibition hall is suitable for noon summer; - ** Gourmet Supplies **: There is "Xiazhu Lake Fish Soup Rice" on the island, which is a local sign. The soup is white and delicious, and there is also a small fish soup hot pot, which is suitable for shopping and replenishing physical strength. ###2. Second stop: Crested Ibis Island (Bird Island · Ecological Science Popularization) - Walking or taking a short barge from Le Island, it is the ecological core of the wetlands. - ** Crested Ibis Observation **: This is one of the largest artificial breeding bases for crested ibis in the country, housing about 400 crested ibis. From March to September, herons flock together, and you can see "giant pandas among birds" up close; - ** Popular Science Exhibition Hall **: Animal and Plant Herbarium, with more than 800 kinds of wetland animal and plant specimens, suitable for taking children to do nature research; - ** Birding Tips **: It is recommended to bring binoculars, and birds are most active at 9-10 am and 3-4 pm. ###3. The third stop: Jianjia Island (Zhulou Island · Reed Labyrinth + Humanistic Experience) - Take a boat from the Ibis Island pier, which is the most beautiful area of wetlands: - ** Reed Labyrinth **: A water labyrinth formed by more than 600 pier islands and more than 1,000 harbours, walking through the reeds, the atmosphere of reeds flying in spring and autumn is full, and the lake surface is full of water vapor and cool in summer; - ** Three-way tea experience **: The mother-in-law tea house on the island can taste Deqing's characteristic "Three-way tea" (sweet tea, salty tea, clear tea), and watch the fried tea performance, which is a local water town feature; The bamboo tower is the best place to overlook the panorama of the wetland, where you can see the crisscrossing waterways and lake reflections, and take pictures in the afternoon with warm light. ###4. Optional extension: Erdu Town (Windproof Ancient Culture) - In 2025, the newly opened ** Windproof Ancient Country Water Route ** can be reached by boat directly from Jianjia Island or the scenic pier (20 minutes one way, 1.6 kilometers), or by car: - A thousand-year-old ancient village, which was the fief of Fangfeng's family 4,000 years ago (Fangfeng's and Dayu's water control together), with Fangfeng Temple, Shouchang Bridge and other ancient sites; - You can visit the windproof cultural park to understand ancient legends. The town has farm dishes and merchandise stores, which are suitable for eating dinner and experiencing rural customs; - There will be windproof parades and intangible cultural heritage performances on holidays, and the rocking boat experience will have a more Jiangnan charm. --- ##3. Exclusive gameplay for the summer of 2026 (August) The current August is the summer vacation, and the scenic spot focuses on cool summer vacation + parent-child research: 1. ** Summer advantages **: When the cruise ship shuttles the reeds, the lake is windy and cool, and the wooden plank roads are mostly in the shade of trees. The science popularization halls, coffee houses and other indoor points of Le Island are suitable for avoiding the high temperature at noon; 2. ** Summer Experience **: Wetland aquatic plants are in their prime, you can see lotus flowers, water lilies, and summer migratory birds; the surrounding area of the scenic spot can be matched with the Fantasy Valley Scenic Area (very close), with magic shows, parent-child handmade, pasture experience and other projects; 3. ** Itinerary suggestion **: Priority is given to entering the park before 8:30 am or after 3 pm to avoid noon sun exposure; from 11:30 to 15:00, you can rest in the indoor exhibition hall, coffee house, or go to Erdu Town to eat farm food. --- #4. Food and accommodation ###1. Must eat delicious food - ** Scenic area **: Xiazhu Lake fish soup rice (signboard), fish soup small hot pot, three-course tea, water town characteristic snacks; - ** Outside the scenic spot/Erdu Town **: Farmhouse dishes related to the Fangfeng Festival, Deqing chicken pot, Qingxi flower turtle, and tea cake are all local characteristics. ###2. Accommodation advice - ** One-day tour **: No accommodation required, Hangzhou/Shanghai can be returned on the same day of departure; - ** Two-day tour **: You can choose the Deqing County Hotel (cost-effective, 15 minutes' drive from the scenic spot), or the wetland homestay around Erdu Town, where you can experience lake views and rural night views, suitable for slow vacation. --- #5. Play Tips 1. Wear: wear comfortable and non-slip flat shoes (there are many wooden plank roads and trails on the island), bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, sun hat in summer, and a thin coat (the lake is windy on the cruise ship); 2. Equipment: The scenic spot is large, it is recommended to bring your own mineral water and small snacks, and travel light; if you like to take pictures, you can bring light-colored long skirts, straw hats, flower seas and reeds beyond the film; 3. Pets: Pets are allowed in the scenic spot, so you need to hold the rope; 4. Avoid pits: When entering the park, you must take a map, follow the A/B classic route, and do not go off the road indiscriminately; the cruise ship is a fixed shift, pay attention to the return departure time of each island to avoid missing it; 5. Peripheral linkage: If you have enough time, you can play with Deqing Moganshan, Shangzhu Mountain Magic Valley, and Nanxun Ancient Town to form a 2-3 day leisure route in northern Zhejiang.