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.
Baochu Pagoda
This towering monument is one of Hangzhou’s most iconic landmarks, serving as a constant reminder of the city’s rich history.
Activities
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Hangzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
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
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
員工很細心專業，每一位都相當親切。早餐尤其驚艷，不僅是新鮮可口，熱食的口感非常細緻，每一道都推薦品嚐。
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Lingyin Temple）
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Hangzhou
good service and excellent location.Very convenient to take a walk to xi hu .The hotel outside looks a little bit old,but inside is very and comfortable,we enjoyed staying here and definitely will come back if we will come to Hangzhou again
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hangzhou Moju Boutique Guesthouse
房間乾淨，窗外美景 民宿服務人員也超好，會提醒入住細節 早上的餐點還能選擇，有中西式，好吃也睡得舒服 距離西湖也不遠，打車很方便，下次會想再次造訪
Reviewed on 2 Aug 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 Hu Xueyan Former Residence and Qinghefang Old Street, 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 Hu Xueyan Former Residence 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 China Silk Town or Wulin Square, 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.
