Xixi wetland park

Xixi wetland park

XiXi Wetland is the first and only national wetland park in China. It is located at the west part of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, a total of 10.64 square kilometers (26,300 acres). The park is densely crisscrossed with six main watercourses, among which scatter various ponds, lakes and swamps.

XiXi Wetland has a history of more than 1,800 years and an abundant cultural heritage---it’s the original site of Chinese South Opera; it has a traditional Dragon Boat Contest; it contains the vivid life of a water village, featuring silkworm feeding and silk production.

The sights

Wildlife

Typical birds are: aigrette, white wild goose, kingfisher, green head duck and silver pheasant.

Aquatic animals are carp, chub, shrimp, eel and crab.

Some of the vegetation includes: persimmon, willow, camphor, bamboo, mulberry, plum, peach, elm, nelumbo, maple, poplar and hibiscus.

External links

* [http://www.tourzj.com/zhuanti/XXshidi2005-6-2/index.asp]
* [http://travel.dahangzhou.com/html/2005/2005-5-6/98.htm]
* [http://www.zju.edu.cn/zdxw/jd/read.php?recid=6369 Zhejiang University Qui Si News] in Mandarin


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