[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Shichahai Xihai Wetland Park (Updated May)

Xihai, also known as Jishuitan, is a rare wetland in the center of Beijing. It consists of water area and surrounding green space, as well as historical sites such as Huitong Temple, Sanguan Temple, Jingye Temple, Puji Temple, and Deshengmen Arrow Tower. More than 30 biological species, large tracts of aquatic plants and more than 700 weeping willows, mountain peaches, Chinese pine and other trees and shrubs by the water make the wetland landscape here rich in species and lush. It is both simple and natural, yet full of sentiment. Time is suspended in the hustle and bustle of life, as if returning to the picturesque scenery described by Mr. Lao She. It is still the same Peking, the same fascinating Peking. 💚Along the river bank, there stands the ⭐Xihai Art Museum⭐. Recently there will be a free exhibition of Xu Zhan's realistic ink figure paintings, and the works are worth seeing. 🔶Exhibition time: August 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024 🔶Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:30-22:00 🔶There are coffee and snacks in the museum. If you are tired of shopping, you can stop here to drink coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xihai Wetland Park. It is very comfortable. 📌TIPS: 📍Location: Just search for Xihai Wetland Park on the navigation. 💰Tickets: Free ⏱️Visit duration: 1-3 hours 🚎Transportation: Metro Line 2 Inner Ring, Jishuitan Station D Southwest Exit 💜Nearby: 🌟It is separated from Houhai by Deshengmen Street, where there are delicious and fun things to do. 🌟When the sun sets, you can rent a boat to row on the Houhai Sea, pass by the Yinding Bridge, and hear the bar singers singing. The years are quiet and good, nothing more than that. 👔 Dress: 🔺Be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes, jio jio friendly. 🔺The ultraviolet rays outdoors are very strong, so you must take good sun protection. 🔺Mosquitoes are very poisonous outdoors, so wind oil is a must. 🩵Compared to the crowded Houhai, Xihai Wetland Park is small, less crowded, and quiet. It is the perfect place for being alone, sketching, and taking your kids out for a walk.

Located in the center of Beijing, the West Sea Wetland Park in Shichahai covers an area of 10.9 hectares, including 7.4 hectares of water area and 3.5 hectares of surrounding green space. The park's water surface is open and clear. Reeds sway with the wind on the shore, green-headed wild ducks and red-billed water birds play in the grass, and aquatic plants such as lotus and water lilies are dense. In the center of the water surface, there is an ecological floating island area for birds to inhabit. The park has a lakeside walkway and plenty of seats by the water. Along the West Sea Wetland Park, there are still residential houses, making it a great place for local residents to relax. In early autumn, the water surface of the West Sea Wetland Park glistens, with simple and natural beauty, making it very suitable for walking. Compared to the Qianhai and Houhai scenic areas, the West Sea Wetland Park is quiet, comfortable, and has far fewer tourists, with little commercial atmosphere. There are also preserved temples along the lake. Figure 11 shows a statue of Guo Shoujing, a famous scientist of the Yuan Dynasty who made outstanding achievements in astronomy, calendar, water conservancy, and mathematics. There is a Guo Shoujing Memorial Hall on the north shore of the West Sea. The Shichahai scenic area is divided by the Yinding Bridge into Qianhai and Houhai, and the water area west of Deshengmen Inner Street is called Xihai. The West Sea Wetland Park is open, with several entrances and free admission.

Bring the kids to Xihai Wetland Park this summer! It's a natural playground for children. The fragrant water lilies have their small round leaves layered upon each other, covering a large area of the lake. If you look closely, you can see the water lilies showing their white and pink little faces, obediently sticking to the lake surface, much like little babies clinging to their mother's chest while still curiously peeking out. There are also hedgehog flowers cascading down from the mountains, like a massive floral waterfall. The seven sisters' flowers bloom beautifully, competing in splendor with shades of water red, rose red, and white. The yellow iris in the water is also blooming, and its clusters of tender yellow are quite eye-catching. The mother ducks in the lake are swimming joyfully with their ducklings. The children are all eagerly watching the ducklings, and if they lose sight of them for a moment, they wait anxiously. But the ducklings might pop their heads out from another spot and swim away on their own, leaving the children waiting foolishly until an adult reminds them, and then they all swarm to chase the ducklings again. The moorhens in the lake are also out and about, and they are even more impressive as diving experts who love to play hide and seek, making it hard for the children to follow. There are also roosters in the park, and no one knows where they came from, but the children chase after them, and the roosters run away in a panic. Xihai is very close to Houhai, making it a great place for leisurely walks and for children to play. People with time on their hands should come and take a look.

The West Sea Wetland Park is the first wetland park in the center of Beijing. The waterfront is lined with reeds, bulrushes, lotus flowers, and ducks, making it suitable for leisurely walks. This season is the best time to view the blooming lotus flowers. The West Sea Wetland Park is located in the West Sea of Shichahai, west of Deshengmen in Beijing, surrounded by historical sites such as Huitong Ancestral Hall, Sanguan Temple, Jingye Temple, Puji Temple, and Deshengmen Arrow Tower. The West Sea, also known as Jishuitan, covers an area of 10.9 hectares. The park is lush with aquatic plants, under the blue sky and white clouds, the scenery is beautiful, the air is fresh, the trees are shaded, the ecological green plants are beautiful all year round, suitable for walking and fitness.