Xixi Wetland: what to expect
Xixi National Wetland Park lies outside the lakeside route around West Lake. Treat it as its own trip, not as one more stop on the shore walk. You pay at the park, and boats are a separate choice with their own prices.
The regular entry price is CNY 80. A combined ticket with a boat is CNY 140. Prices below are the 2026 figures. If you would rather be on the water at West Lake itself, compare West Lake boat rides.
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Tickets and boat prices
Prices in CNY for 2026.
| Option | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry only | CNY 80 | Regular price, no boat |
| Entry and boat | CNY 140 | Combined ticket |
| Electric boat | CNY 60 per person | Priced on its own |
| Hand-rowed boat | CNY 100 per boat per hour | The price is for the boat, not each person |
| Half ticket | CNY 40 | Children and seniors aged 60 to under 70, with ID, entry without boat |
| Free entry | – | People aged 70 and over, entry without boat |
For most first-time visitors, the entry and boat combination is the simplest choice. A hand-rowed boat suits a group that shares the per-boat price. Do not work out a boat price by subtracting CNY 80 from CNY 140, and ask at the ticket window what your ticket includes. Child age and height limits, and whether foreign ID qualifies for a discount, are best checked at the window.
Discounts that do not apply to everyone
Read the conditions.
Ningbo residents
From 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, eligible residents of Ningbo pay CNY 40 for entry and CNY 90 for the combined ticket, with ID and further conditions. This is not a general tourist discount.
Seniors and children
The half ticket is CNY 40, and seniors aged 60 to under 70 need ID. People aged 70 and over enter free. These tickets do not include a boat.
Buying a ticket and entering
Entrances, hours and booking.
Booking
Search for 西溪湿地 or 西湖旅游 on WeChat and open the ticket purchase menu. If you do not use WeChat, ask at the entrance how you can buy a ticket.
Entrances
There are two entrances: Zhoujiacun on Tianmushan Road and Longshezui on Wuchang Avenue. Line 3 takes you to the Zhoujiacun side, and line 19 serves the northern entrance.
Opening hours
Plan for 08:30–17:30. Hours can change, so look at the sign at the gate on the day. Aim to arrive well before closing.
Protected areas
Xixi is a protected wetland. Stay on the open paths, follow the signs and ask about drone rules before you bring one.
Getting to Xixi from West Lake
By metro, with a change of plan if needed.
Metro line 3
Take line 3 to Xixi Wetland South for the Zhoujiacun entrance.
Metro line 19
Take line 19 to Xixi Wetland North for the northern entrance.
By taxi
A taxi is an option, but the ride time depends on traffic and your starting point. Check the route in a maps app before you leave.
All ways to reach West Lake →Plan the rest of your trip
Other stops, and the evening.
Xixi Wetland: frequently asked questions
How much is Xixi Wetland in 2026?
Regular entry is CNY 80, and the entry and boat combination is CNY 140. A boat on its own is CNY 60 per person for an electric boat or CNY 100 per boat per hour for a hand-rowed boat.
Which metro lines go to Xixi Wetland?
Line 3 stops at Xixi Wetland South for the Zhoujiacun entrance. Line 19 stops at Xixi Wetland North for the northern entrance.
What are the opening hours?
Plan for 08:30–17:30. Hours can change, so check the sign at the gate.
Is the Ningbo discount for me?
No, unless you are an eligible resident of Ningbo with ID. The CNY 40 and CNY 90 prices run from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Is Xixi part of the lakeside walk?
No. It lies outside the direct lakeside route, so plan a separate trip by metro or taxi.
Is this an official website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It has no link to Xixi Wetland, the West Lake Scenic Area or the city of Hangzhou.