Day 9 | Hangzhou

Xixi Wetland, Songcheng and Qianjiang New Town Light Show

Wetland boat scenery, Songcheng performance and Hangzhou's modern light-show night.

Main focusXixi Wetland, Songcheng and Qianjiang New Town light show
Stay patternContinue at JI Hotel near Lakeside, Hangzhou
Meal directionPian'erchuan noodles, Xixi farmhouse dishes and Xinbailu Restaurant

Daily rhythm

Natural wetland morning, performance afternoon and modern city evening

Transportation

Metro Line 3 from Lakeside to Xixi in about 42 minutes; taxi 20 minutes to Songcheng; metro to Qianjiang New Town in about 35 minutes.

Hotel

Continue at JI Hotel near Lakeside, Hangzhou

Best for

A penultimate day that balances nature, performance and urban spectacle

Detailed schedule
Morning

Xixi National Wetland Park

Take a boat to enjoy natural Jiangnan wetland scenery.

Afternoon

Songcheng performance

Visit Songcheng and watch the large-scale ancient-style live performance.

Evening

Qianjiang New Town light show

Watch the modern urban light show before dinner at Xinbailu.

Main sight

Xixi Wetland, Songcheng and Qianjiang New Town light show

Wetland boat scenery, Songcheng performance and Hangzhou's modern light-show night.

Dining

Pian'erchuan noodles, Xixi farmhouse dishes and Xinbailu Restaurant

Dining is matched to each day's location and family rhythm.

Logistics

Continue at JI Hotel near Lakeside, Hangzhou

Metro Line 3 from Lakeside to Xixi in about 42 minutes; taxi 20 minutes to Songcheng; metro to Qianjiang New Town in about 35 minutes.

Practical notes

What to keep in mind

  • Metro Line 3 from Lakeside to Xixi in about 42 minutes; taxi 20 minutes to Songcheng; metro to Qianjiang New Town in about 35 minutes.
  • A penultimate day that balances nature, performance and urban spectacle
  • This page follows the detailed Word itinerary for Japanese family tourists.
Target travelers

Japanese family-friendly details

  • The route is written for a 5-member Japanese family, including parents, children, elders or relatives.
  • Meals include light local dishes or nearby Japanese alternatives where the Word itinerary mentions them.
  • Transit choices combine metro, taxi and high-speed rail so the schedule stays manageable for mixed ages.