Xixi National Wetland Park

Xixi National Wetland Park
西溪国家湿地公园
Xixi National Wetland Park
Map showing the location of Xixi National Wetland Park
Map showing the location of Xixi National Wetland Park
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LocationHangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Coordinates30°16′14″N 120°03′45″E / 30.27056°N 120.06250°E / 30.27056; 120.06250
Area1,150 hectares (2,800 acres)
Established2005
Governing bodyManagement Committee of Hangzhou Xixi National Wetland Park
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Xixi National Wetland Park (Chinese: 西溪国家湿地公园) is a national wetland park in China, located at the western part of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, and has a total size of 1,150 hectares (2,800 acres). The park consists of six main watercourses, among which are scattered with various ponds, lakes, and swamps.

XiXi Wetland has a history of more than 4000 years and an abundant cultural heritage. It is the original site of the Chinese South Opera, has a traditional dragon boat contest, and it contains the vivid life of a water village, featuring silkworm feeding and silk production.