Highlights
- 颍州西湖地处安徽省阜阳城西北一公里新泉河两岸，是古代颍河、清河、小汝河、白龙沟四水汇流处。是安徽省级风景名胜区、省级自然保护区、国家湿地公园、国家AAAA级旅游景区。其与杭州西湖､ 惠州西湖并称中国三大西湖。
- Ying Zhou Xi Hu Gong Yuan（颍州西湖公园）is a visitor attraction in Anhui, Anhui — set aside 2–3 hours for the main circuit.
- Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Arrive within 30 minutes of opening to stay ahead of tour groups.
Classical garden circuit
2–3 hours — Enter early; the signature viewpoint is usually busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — map, shuttle/boat timetable, toilet stop
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo most visitors come for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (lanes, boardwalks, cable car, side halls)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional dish near the gate or back in town
What to know
Getting there
Gateway: Anhui, Anhui. Reach the city by high-speed rail or flight, then local bus, taxi or DiDi to the gate (often 30–90 minutes). Use the Chinese name「颍州西湖公园」in map/taxi apps — English signs are uneven.
Insider tips
- Carry your passport: many ticketed sites in Anhui require real-name booking for foreign visitors.
- Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay (link an international card before you travel); cash is rarely useful.
- Avoid the first three days of Golden Week (early Oct) and the Spring Festival rush if you want quieter paths.
Where to stay
Base in Anhui: comfortable 3–4★ hotels typically ¥250–750/night within a taxi ride of the site; book early for weekends and holidays.