Coming to Xixi National Wetland at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in the afternoon, and then taking a taxi or shuttle bus to Wuzhen Water Town West Brocade (乌镇西栅) for a day trip sounds doable. Here’s why:

  • HGH airport is about 30-40 minutes from downtown Hangzhou by car, depending on traffic.
  • Xixi National Wetland is roughly an hour’s drive from the city center.
  • Wuzhen Water Town West Brocade is located in Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), which takes around another 1.5 hours to reach from Xixi.

However, considering you only have a day trip planned, it might be tight to visit all three places without feeling too rushed or exhausted.

As for accommodations, Wuzhen Water Town has a wide range of options:

  • Luxury hotels: Hotel De Yangtze Riverside (长江河滨酒店), Wuzzhen Jianguo Hotel (乌镇建国酒店)
  • Boutique inns and guesthouses: Wuzzhen Old House Inn (乌镇老舍客栈), Hangzhou Xiao Xi Home Stay (杭州小溪家庭旅馆)
  • Budget-friendly options: Hostels like Wuzhen Traveler’s Rest (乌镇旅行者的休止所) or Airbnb apartments

Keep in mind that many of these places are geared towards tourists and might have English-speaking staff. Be sure to book ahead, especially during peak travel seasons.

Before your trip:

  1. Double-check flight schedules and layovers at HGH airport.
  2. Plan transportation from the airprt to Xixi National Wetland (可能需要预定私家车或机场巴士).
  3. Research shuttle services or taxis from Wuzzhen Water Town West Brocade back to Hangzhou city center for your return trip.

Hope this helps, and you have a wonderful day trip!