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 Wetland Park
Explore the great outdoors at Xixi Wetland Park, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Full Day Private Tour Incredible Hangzhou Highlight
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Chinese Kung Fu Class with Tai Chi Shaolin Boxing and Qigong
Hanghzhou Xixi Wetland Half Day Tour with Boat Ride
Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour
Our pick of the best Xihu Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
Shangri-La Hangzhou
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
Pagoda Hotel Hangzhou Zijingang
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
SSAW Boutique Hotel Hangzhou West Lake
Reviewed on 6 Jun. 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 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.
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 City Planning Exhibition Hall, 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 West Lake.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like MIXC Mall or Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.