Xixi National Wetland Park
Xihu District, China
Xixi offers a change from the broad expanse of West Lake, with intersecting waterways, ponds, planted banks and traces of waterside village life. Walking routes and boat trips reveal different parts of the landscape, so decide which matters most before choosing an entrance and ticket. The wetland’s ecological importance adds substance to an otherwise gentle outing. Leave time for pauses by the water rather than trying to complete every named sight in a single visit.