Xihu Travel Guide
Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
West Lake
Shimmering waters, misty mountains and large pagodas characterize this area of outstanding natural beauty that has inspired many poets and artists.
Lingyin Temple
This ancient temple is one of the largest and most extravagant temples in China, with soaring ceilings and hundreds of statues.
Broken Bridge
Visit this serene spot to photograph the reflection of Hangzhou’s most famous bridge and walk to an island with museums, nature trails and restaurants.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Stroll through this inner-city green space, which is covered with native plants, such as plum trees, and has decorative pavilions, kiosks 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.
China National Tea Museum
You can browse the exhibits at China National Tea Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Hangzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Top hotels in Xihu
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Amazing
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Hangzhou
Amazingly helpful service, making it so much easier to travel with family. Location is unbeatable!
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
We went there for vacation. Hotel is right next to the wetland park and nice for a leisure stroll.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 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 Helpful personal
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
Front desk employees are good. They try to help the guest. But all of doormen I encountered are mean and arrogant. I don't know why this hotel need any doorman. Tyey don't do anything but staring guests.
Reviewed on 29 Sept 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.
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.
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.
