#Zhejiang Huzhou Changxing Xianshan Lake National Wetland Park Tour Guide (2026 latest version) Xianshan Lake is a national 4A-level scenic spot and a national wetland park. It is located in Sian Town, Changxing County, at the junction of the three provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. It is composed of two parts: ** Xianshan ** (the ancestral court of the Bodhisattva King of Jizang, there is "Xiaoxian Mountain first, and then there is Dajiuhua") and ** Xianhu ** (the largest wetland in northern Zhejiang, the wonder of poplar forests in the water in the "Oriental Amazon"), which is both gentle in the south of the Yangtze River and wild in wetlands. It is especially suitable for parent-child walking, self-driving leisure, and photography and bird watching. It is recommended to --- ##1. Basic information (must see in advance) 📍 address and traffic - ** Address **: Xianshan Village, Si'an Town, Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province - ** Self-driving (most recommended) **: Navigation "Xianshan Lake National Wetland Park", about 1.5-2 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai, 15 minutes from the G25 Changshen Expressway "Sian Exit", free parking in the scenic spot and sufficient parking spaces - ** High-speed rail **: 30-40 minutes by taxi to "Changxing Station"; if you arrive at Huzhou Station, transfer to the bus/online taxi for about 1 hour - ** Bus **: Changxing Passenger Transport Center has a direct shuttle bus, 8:00-16:00 every 2 hours, 7 yuan one way ###⏰ opening hours - Daylight saving time (April-October): 8:00-16:30, admission stops at 16:00 - Winter time (November-March): 8:30-16:00, stop admission at 15:30 - * Tip: It is recommended to go on weekdays. The long queue time for cruise ships on holidays will affect the original ecological experience * 🎫 tickets and discounts | Ticket | Price | Included | |------|------|----------| | Entrance ticket | About 20 yuan/person | Entrance to the park only in scenic spots, excluding cruises and other items | | Full-course joint ticket (recommended) | About 120 yuan/person (about 100 yuan for platform booking 1 day in advance) | Big ticket + round-trip cruise + Lotus Park + ancient tide viewing fish | | Preferential Policy | Free/Half Price | Free: Children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 70 years old, disabled, active duty military < br > Half price: seniors aged 60-70, children 1.2-1 meters, full-time undergraduate and below students (original student ID required) | - * Note: The Poetry and Painting Zhejiang Cultural Tourism Card only includes 20 yuan for admission, and 100 yuan for cruise ships * --- ##2. Core play route (go in order without detours) Recommended play time: 4-6 hours, summer viewing can be extended to 7 hours ###1. The first stop: the first cable bridge in East China (the first experience in entering the park) To enter the scenic spot, you must first take the high suspension bridge that spans the North and South Lakes. Half of the bridge is a meadow and half is a swamp wetland. Walking up is the first point to enter the park. It is recommended to walk slowly to experience the first impression of the wetland. ###2. Second stop: Xianhu Cruise (the core of the core! Must play) - Across the rope bridge is the cruise terminal, ** The ticket is included in the joint ticket **, the tour takes about 40-45 minutes, and there is a free guided tour on board - Essence Highlights: - ✅ ** Poplar Forest in the Water **: Known as the "Oriental Amazon", it is a rare aquatic forest in the south of the Yangtze River. When rafting through the poplar forest, the shadows of the trees are reflected on the water surface, which is full of wild interest. It is a large area of rainforest feeling - ✅ ** Wetland bird watching **: When the weather is good, you can see flocks of egrets and wild ducks (only the fist-sized ducks are super cute), January-April, September-December are the migratory bird season, you can see gray cranes and other rare water birds, suitable for photography enthusiasts with telephoto - ✅ * Optional experience *: Handmade bamboo raft rafting in some areas (about 80 yuan/person), boatman will sing local folk songs, more original ecological atmosphere ###3. The third stop: Expo Park (a must-visit in summer) - After the cruise ship arrives on the other side is the Lotus Expo Park, located on the northwest side of Xianhu Lake, with more than 10 kinds of lotus flowers and water lilies - Best viewing period: June-September, thousand acres of lotus ponds receive lotus leaves, and mid-July is the flowering period; although there is residual lotus from August to September, the lotus rhyme still exists - Production point: There is a timed spray device on the curved bridge in the park. Walking on the bridge when the fog is surrounded is like a wonderland, wearing light-colored/Hanfu to take pictures beyond the film; you can also take a boat deep into the depths of the lotus pond and take close-up pictures of lotus flowers ###4. Fourth stop: Guchao Guanyu + Wetland Walk After visiting the Lotus Expo Park, you can go to the ancient tide fish viewing area to feed the fish, and then walk slowly along the wetland trail. Along the way, the reeds are rippling and the vegetation is lush. Pay attention to mosquito prevention in summer. Those with children can observe small wetland creatures, which is very suitable for parent-child natural science popularization. ###5. The fifth stop: Dengxian Mountain to visit Xiansheng Temple (recommended with plenty of time) - Xianshan is only 162 meters above sea level, and the difficulty of climbing the mountain is extremely low. There are bamboo forests on both sides of the trail, which is quiet and cool. The whole journey takes 20-30 minutes to reach the top of the mountain - The peak of Xiansheng Temple was built in the Jin Dynasty, more than 1300 years ago. It is the ancestral court of King Jizang Bodhisattva. The temple is very quiet, the incense is prosperous, and the folklore seeks marriage very effectively; standing on the top of the mountain can overlook the entire Xianhu wetland panorama, with an excellent view - * Tip: If you have limited physical strength or time constraints, you can give up climbing and leave time for wetlands and cruises * --- III. Seasonal features | Season | Core Experience | Precautions | |------|----------|----------| | Spring (March-May) | Landscape flowers, pleasant climate, bird watching before migratory birds migrate north | Wear comfortable sneakers and a thin coat | | Summer (June-September) | Thousands of acres of lotus flowers are in full bloom, and poplar forests on the water are the most green | Must bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and sun hat. It is recommended to avoid the high noon temperature in the morning | | Autumn (September-November) | The reeds are golden, the sky is high and the air is refreshing, and the egrets are flocks. From September to October, you can eat lake-fresh hairy crabs | The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, bring a thin coat | | Winter (December-February) | Migratory birds gather, which is the best season for bird watching all year round. There are few people and the scenery is quiet. | Pay attention to keeping warm. It is recommended to wear hats and scarves when the boat is windy. | --- ##4. Food and accommodation recommendations 🍜 local food The agritainment around the scenic spot focuses on local farm dishes, which must be ordered: - Lake fresh products: Taihu Sanbai (white fish, white shrimp, whitebait), Xianshan Lake clear water fish, autumn ecological river crab - Special dishes: Stewed chicken with dried bamboo shoots, New Sijun rice, bamboo forest chicken pot, rice noodle balls, glutinous rice lotus root - * Tip: There are not many dining options in the scenic spot. It is recommended to eat at the agritainment at the entrance of Sian Town or the scenic spot, which is more cost-effective * 🏨 accommodation options 1. ** High-end vacation in the scenic spot **: Mid-Levels Wainhua · Holiday Homestay, located at the west foot of Xianshan Mountain, with a mountain lake, 4000 square meters of space is transformed by three residential buildings, with a glass flyover plank road, facing Xianshan Lake, taking pictures. Beautiful, suitable for vacation couples/families 2. ** Sian Town/surrounding agritainment **: cost-effective, can experience rural style, the price is 200-400 yuan/night, many include three meals 3. ** Changxing County **: A wide selection of hotels and homestays, with a wide price range, suitable for tourists who pursue cost-effectiveness. It is about a 30-minute drive from the scenic spot --- ##5. Peripheral linkage gameplay ###Day Tour Classic Route Xianshan Lake (morning, cruise + Lotus Expo Park) → lunch around the scenic spot → Chinese Alligator Village (afternoon, 18 kilometers away from the scenic spot, 30 minutes by car, national 4A-level scenic spot, you can see Chinese alligators up close, suitable for parent-child science popularization) ###Recommended route for two-day tour - Day1: Xianshan Lake in-depth tour (cruise + Hobo Park + Dengxian Mountain) → stay in scenic B & B/Sian Town agritainment, watch the wetland sunset in the evening - Day2: Choose one of the two: - Parent-child/like to be lively: Taihu Dragon Dream Paradise (large-scale resort, including Animal World, Taihu Ancient Town, International Circus, and fireworks at night) - Like humanities/tea culture: Datang Gong Tea House (experience the millennium tea culture, surrounded by bamboo forest greenways for cycling) - Autumn limited: Shili Ancient Ginkgo Promenade (golden in mid-to-late November, a must for photography) --- ##6. Pit avoidance and practical tips 1. The cruise is the core experience of Xianshan Lake. Don't just buy admission tickets, it is more cost-effective to buy a joint ticket directly 2. There are many mosquitoes in wetlands. It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent no matter what season, especially sun protection in summer 3. Students must bring the original student ID card. Only the ID card cannot enjoy a half-price discount. 4. It is recommended to enter the park around 8:00 in the morning on holidays to avoid the peak of cruise ship queuing 5. It is recommended to bring a telephoto lens for bird watching. It is also suitable to take close-up pictures of lotus flowers with telephoto. The light is the most visible at 9-10 am and 4-5 pm on sunny days. 6. There are battery cars around the lake in the scenic spot. If you are tired, you can take a car without having to carry it hard.