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.
Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor
Explore the great outdoors at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
Activities
Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
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)
Our pick of the best Xihu Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Hangzhou
Excellent local delicacy during paid breakfast. Excellent service and trip planning. We had some good experience entering destinations skipping the queue.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Most tranquil and beautiful property. Breakfast Boat Trip on Water Lake and Impression Show were amazing.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Nil
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）
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
Pagoda Hotel Hangzhou Zijingang
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
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 West Lake 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.
