Xihu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
West Lake
Relax and unwind in this incredibly scenic area. Take photographs to remember your Hangzhou stay.
Lingyin Temple
Hundreds of giant statues, beautiful halls and good spiritual energy are contained within this ancient shrine, one of China’s most extravagant temples.
Broken Bridge
Take photographs, marvel at the area’s natural beauty and explore West Lake’s largest island with a visit to Hangzhou’s legendary bridge.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
This spectacular and serene garden has a wide variety of native plants, such as plum trees, as well as kiosks, decorative pavilions and a lake.
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
Explore the great outdoors at Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Xixi National Wetland Park
Explore the great outdoors at Xixi National Wetland Park, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Hangzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
VIP Seated Enduring Memories of Hangzhou Show with Private Transfer
Our pick of the best Xihu Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Excellent service
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Amazing location for R&R as it is outside of the city
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Hangzhou
The corridors look a little rundown but the rooms are fine. We had a balcony on the front of the hotel. The breakfast is top-notch and the breakfast room has a view of West Lake. The hotel is relatively secluded but in a perfect location by West Lake. There are lots of pictures in the hallways of ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Lingyin Temple）
地段 ，服务，房间等都非常好。 很满意，价格也很好，会再住。
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Zhejiang Narada Grand Hotel
Excellent place to hold our luggage while we go last minute shop
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
Most beatiful hotel - even though most rooms are obstructed by tall trees (government requirement) to have views of West Lake, the 360 degree views are available at roof floor - a must in the evening when the whole Lake and distant city become enchanted.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xihu
Hefang Street
Get to know Hefang Street and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Qinghefang Old Street and Hu Xueyan Former Residence, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangcheng Road Station or Wushan Square Station to get around the city.
Shangcheng
Consider a visit to Qinghefang Old Street and take some time to enjoy the lake views during your time in Shangcheng. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station.
Downtown Hangzhou
While you're in Downtown Hangzhou, take in top sights like Hangzhou Stadium or Hangzhou China Silk Town, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Jianguo Road Station or Baoshan Bridge Station.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like Hangzhou Grand Theatre or MIXC Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
Jianggan
Get to know Jianggan and its many features like its museums and lake views. You might want to explore sights like MIXC Mall and Hangzhou Grand Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Qianjiang Road Station or Xinye Road Station to get around the city.
Xiacheng
Xiacheng is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongxinyuan Station or Hangyang Station to explore sights like Westlake Culture Plaza.
