Where Venice Meets Jiangnan Water Towns

#chinatravel Just 5km from West Lake, this 11.5 sq km maze of waterways is China’s only urban wetland and a living museum of traditional aquatic lifestyles. Unlike manicured gardens, Xixi thrives on wild beauty—600+ plant species, 100+ bird types, and villages where fishermen still train cormorants at dawn. 📍 Entrances: Zhoujia Village Gate (main) or Hongyuan Winery Gate (quieter)