Escape the Crowds! A Unique Plum Blossom Viewing Route at Xixi Wetlands

With Hangzhou's recent warm temperatures, the plum blossoms at Xixi Wetlands are now in full bloom. If you're planning to see them, go now before the crowds arrive! [🔥 Three Must-Go Reasons] ❶ Hangzhou's Largest Plum Blossom Grove: 300 acres of wetland plum blossoms in full bloom, white plums like snow, red plums like rosy clouds, ancient bridges and plank roads create a picturesque scene. ❷ Dual Land and Water Viewing Perspectives: Explore the plum blossom trails on foot + take a relaxing sculling boat ride through the plum blossom streams, unlocking the exclusive "Meandering Stream Plum Blossom Search" experience. ❸ Immerse Yourself in the Poetic Charm of Jiangnan: Plum branches reflected on white walls, sparse shadows falling on awning boats, every photo is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese aesthetics. [🗺️ Recommended Classic Route] Enter through the main entrance of Zhoujia Village (parking lots are easily full after 8:30 am on weekends, public transport/taxi recommended) 👉 Walking Route: Meizhu Villa → Xixi Plum Villa → Gaozhuang (2km stone path, approx. 1.5 hrs) 👉 Boat Route: Zhoujia Village Wharf → Qiuxue Nunnery → Yanshui Fishing Village (100 yuan/hour sculling boat, 6 people per boat) [🚣♀️ Unlock Magical Experiences] ▶️ Plum Blossom Ferry Sculling Boat (Highly Recommended!) ▪️ Available from 9:00-16:30, dusk cruises are recommended. ▪️ Cruise under the plum branches, with petals drifting into your teacup, while the boatwoman shares plum blossom folklore. 🍵 Plum Blossom Afternoon Tea Along the plum blossom trail, tea houses like "Qushui Nunnery" and "Plum Villa" offer tea with a view of the plum blossoms, averaging 50-80 yuan per person. [📸 Photo Guide] 🌸 Both Sides of the Asphalt Road Photo Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Large plum blossom groves bloom along the asphalt road, like two pink ribbons fluttering on either side. This spot is perfect for portraits, with several particularly tall plum trees standing on the shore, their branches full of blossoms, no less stunning than cherry blossoms. Stroll among them, and every casual shot is a masterpiece. Xixi Plum Villa Photo Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the legendary "Meandering Stream Plum Blossom Search," the most classic plum blossom viewing spot in Xixi Wetlands! A small plum blossom island hidden within, like a scene from a fantasy drama, its beauty beyond imagination. The cover photo was taken here. There's also a tea-brewing area and a plum blossom market, offering not only plum blossom viewing but also a lively and romantic atmosphere, definitely not to be missed. Meizhu Villa Photo Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Despite its name, it's an elegant old house. Here, you can capture sculling boats under the plum trees. As the boats glide through, petals fall onto the bow, creating a picturesque scene, each frame a traditional Chinese painting. Bo'an Photo Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ On the way to Bo'an, you'll pass a large plum blossom grove. Secluded and quiet, it offers a peaceful escape to appreciate the plum blossoms. However, the trees in this grove are generally shorter, making it more suitable for relaxation, leisurely strolls, and enjoying the fragrance of plum blossoms. [⚠️ Practical Tips] 🚌 Transportation: Metro Line 3, Xixi Wetland South Station, Exit A / Drive to Zhoujia Village Main Entrance 🅿️ Parking: On weekends, P4/P5 parking lots are recommended (10-minute walk to the entrance) 🎫 Tickets: 80 yuan (free before the end of March! Advance booking required) 🕰️ Opening Hours: 7:30-18:30 (last entry at 17:30) 👗 Attire: Waterproof shoes! Some stone paths are slippery with moss. 🥢 Nearby Food: Try the plum blossom Ding Sheng Cake and Jiangcun fish soup at "Baijia Lou" in Shentankou. Location: Xixi Wetlands, Zhoujia Village Entrance ⌚️ Visit Duration: Half a day 📷 Photo Shoot Time: February 27, 2025 💰 Tickets: 80 (free with Hangzhou Park Card)