Xixi Wetland must be the ceiling of the Citywalk in summer

In a place without a ceiling, take a walk through life. On the summer solstice in June, if you don't want to squeeze with the crowds at West Lake but still want to experience the cultural essence of Hangzhou, then you must check out this less crowded and niche Citywalk route in Xixi Wetland Xixi Wetland Citywalk Route Hangzhou Xixi Huajiantang — Zhoujiacun — Fisherman's Village in the Rain — Dragon Boat Victory Gathering — Listening to Music on the River Islet — Fudi — Gaozhuang Chenji — Hangzhou Xixi Huajiantang The entire Citywalk is 8km | 120min on foot Along the way, you can stroll, take photos, and participate in the Xixi dragon boat activities Citywalk Route Hangzhou Xixi Huajiantang — Zhoujiacun ▫️ Starting from Hangzhou Xixi Huajiantang, a scene full of vitality unfolds. The vegetation here is lush, with trees providing ample shade. Strolling along the path in front of Huajiantang, a 16-minute walk will take you to the entrance of Zhoujiacun Zhoujiacun — Fisherman's Village in the Rain ▫️ Entering Xixi Wetland from Zhoujiacun officially starts the cool summer version of Citywalk. You can choose to take a sculling boat at Zhoujiacun pier to experience the poetic wetland of Jiangnan on water, or walk to experience the scenic beauty of Xixi paradise step by step Fisherman's Village in the Rain — Dragon Boat Victory Gathering ▫️ This section of Citywalk is the core route that fits the season. Around the Dragon Boat Festival each year, neighbors from all around gather at Shentankou to start the dragon boat racing performances. Emperor Qianlong personally inscribed 'Dragon Boat Victory Gathering', and you can also get a festive 【Dragon Boat Victory Gathering】 postcard～ Dragon Boat Victory Gathering — Listening to Music on the River Islet ▫️ Hezhu Street retains many representative Jiangnan residential houses. The area is lush with trees and dense with rivers and ponds. After the Citywalk, sit in a pavilion, drink tea, and listen to music to experience the most original leisure of Jiangnan Listening to Music on the River Islet — Fudi ▫️ Fudi connects the north and south sides of Xixi Wetland, with a total length of 2.3km, about a 30-minute walk. The entire route is connected by six 'fortune' character bridges. Taking a Citywalk here, you can be showered with full blessings and simple and beautiful wishes🫰 Fudi — Gaozhuang Chenji ▫️ Inside Gaozhuang, there are pavilions, terraces, and open halls, with carved fences and jade masonry... The prototype of 'Xiangxiang Pavilion' where Lin Daiyu lived in 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is 'Gaozhuang'. Gaozhuang is a Jiangnan garden that the owner would want to visit again and again after one visit Gaozhuang Chenji — Hangzhou Xixi Huajiantang ▫️ After a round of Citywalk, return to the Hangzhou Xixi Huajiantang Hotel. Lying in a room surrounded by greenery, you can fully enjoy the summer fun of Xixi, and it's pet-friendly, welcome to stay with pets～