How to explore the eastern area of Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou?

When it comes to Xixi Wetland, people who have never been there may only have the impressions from the reality show "If You Are the One". In fact, Xixi is really big and complex.

Qiuxue An is located in the central waters of the Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, and is also the essence of the Xixi Wetland. It is one of the 'Eight Scenes of Xixi'. Qiuxue An, located in the central waters, is known as 'the most beautiful place in Xixi' and is the only scenic spot in the Xixi Scenic Area that can only be reached by boat. Surrounded by water on all sides, the reed flowers on the eastern Qiuxue Beach sway in the wind, white and light as cotton, like snowflakes flying all over the sky, extremely beautiful, and a unique sight in Xixi. In the golden autumn season, visitors can row a boat and slowly immerse themselves in the world of reeds, or climb the Tan Zhi Lou in Qiuxue An and enjoy a panoramic view from a high vantage point. Although the movie 'If You Are the One' was not filmed in autumn and did not reflect such a 'spectacle' in the film, many of the scenic images in the movie were taken from here.
Shentan Kou, where Shu Qi and Alex Fong once rowed a boat, is a scenic area within the wetland park that is relatively concentrated with dining and shopping options. It is said to be the deepest part of the entire wetland water system, estimated to be 4-5 meters deep. Nowadays, there are green stone piers every two to three meters along the banks of the Shentan Kou River. On the shore, there are dozens of residential houses, several stone bridges, and a few grapevine trellises, exuding the gentle charm of the Jiangnan water town.

Yanshui Fishing Village

Located in the southern part of Yanshui An, adjacent to Chaotian Muyang, Yanshui Fishing Village's 'Yanshui' has the charm of three types of smoke: willow smoke, cloud smoke, and cooking smoke. Coexisting with the smoke and water feels like being in a fairyland. If you have leisure time, you might as well fish by the lake, stroll along the pond embankment, and take a sip of the local rice wine to experience the life of the original residents of Xixi.

Gaozhuang Historical Site

Gaozhuang, also known as Xixi Villa and commonly referred to as Xizhuang, was the estate of the famous Qing Dynasty writer and calligrapher Gao Shiqi in Xixi. During Emperor Kangxi's southern tour, he visited this place and bestowed the characters 'Bamboo Window' and a poem. Today's Gaozhuang consists of buildings such as Gao Residence, Bamboo Window, Nianhua Study, Tongyin Hall, and Jiaoyuan Poetry Society, recreating the historical scene of Emperor Kangxi's visit to Gaozhuang.