Wildlife & National Parks in Hangzhou

The two most important Wildlife and National parks in Hangzhou are the Xi Xi National Wetland Park and also the Hangzhou Wild Animal World. These parks are not only significant as tourist attraction sites but they also play an important role in preserving the ecology and the wildlife and also promoting awareness among the general people about the preservation and protection of Nature. Check out some details about the Xi Xi National Wetland Park and the Hangzhou Wild Animal World:

Xi Xi National Wetland Park:

Located towards the Southern end of the Hangzhou Beijing Canal, the Xi Xi National Wetland Park comprises of a vast area that is around 3.46 square kilometers. It not only has a rich cultural heritage but also abounds in natural ecological resources. The wetland park includes many ponds, streams, rivers and reed beds.

Interesting sites in Xi Xi National Wetland Park, Hangzhou:

- The autumn snow Temple: This temple was originally constructed in the
Soon Dynasty and it derives its name from a later Chinese poem that describes
the place in autumn when the reed seeds fill the air like flakes of snow.

- Xialongtan Ecological Conservation Area: This is a very large conservation area that consists of various water plants, land plants and birds. The place is excellent for bird watching.

- The Xixi Silk and Silk Worms story of Yanshui Fishing Villa: It displays the entire process of silk making beginning right from the raising of the silkworms.

Hangzhou Wild Animal World:

Hangzhou Wild Animal World is the largest in eastern China and it covers an area of about 3500 mu. The Animal World attracts a plethora of tourists from all over the world including China. The animals are seen to enjoy their lives in a perfectly natural ambience and the Park is based upon the idea that humans and animals should share the earth equally. The Hangzhou wild Animal World features some of the most rare and endangered animal species and also works for their preservation.

The Science Education System of the park hosts many programs that serve to promote ecological awareness among the visitors. The programs are also very entertaining and people of all ages would find them pleasant and enriching. There are plenty of lions, leopards, swans golden monkeys whose feats will keep you entertained through the entire day. The Park has several walking areas and driving areas and is an ideal place to spend a day with your entire family.