Shangcheng Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a calm lake with a traditional pavilion on the left and mountains in the background.
A calm lake with a small boat in the foreground and distant mountains in the background.
A large metallic sculpture with abstract figures, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a body of water at night.
A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with ornate roofs, surrounded by trees.

Stay near popular Shangcheng attractions

Wushan Night Market

8.2/10 (58 reviews)
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can do some window-shopping at Wushan Night Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Activities

Aerial view of the Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour

AU$242
per adult
Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour
Enjoy the tea plantation

Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights

AU$465
per adult
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

AU$76
per traveller
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

AU$172
per adult
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Hangzhou Ghost Market Adventure: Antique Hunt & Bargain Tour

Hangzhou Ghost Market Adventure: Antique Hunt & Bargain Tour

AU$73
per adult
Hangzhou Ghost Market Adventure: Antique Hunt & Bargain Tour
Hangzhou: Tai Chi Class and Ancient Streets Walking Tour

Hangzhou: Tai Chi Class and Ancient Streets Walking Tour

AU$172
per adult
Hangzhou: Tai Chi Class and Ancient Streets Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Shangcheng Hotel Deals

Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake

Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake

5 out of 5
333 West Lake Avenue Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is AU$154 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$154
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (538 reviews)
"Everything was perfect - location, room size, cleanliness, service. Short walk to westlake and we took a stroll to in77 shopping area. Before our rooms are ready, they have driver sending and picking us to nearby areas. The driver is very kind in recommending local food places for us (e.g. longjing ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake
Conrad Hangzhou

Conrad Hangzhou

5 out of 5
228 Xinye Road, Jianggan District Hangzhou
The price is AU$257 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$257
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions West Lake and Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Very modern yet comfortable hotel. Great views from all rooms. Excellent buffet breakfast. Staff were fantastic. Centrally based near to all exclusive shopping areas."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Conrad Hangzhou
Hangzhou Marriott Hotel Qianjiang

Hangzhou Marriott Hotel Qianjiang

5 out of 5
No 399 Juyuan Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is AU$181 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$181
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and MIXC Mall are located ...
Hangzhou Marriott Hotel Qianjiang
Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake

4.5 out of 5
2 Guohuo Road Hangzhou
The price is AU$165 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$165
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and No.2 Park are located ...
Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG

4 out of 5
Building B, Dongfang Jinzuo, Shangcheng District Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is AU$86 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$86
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Wushan Night Market are located ...
EVEN Hotel Hangzhou West Lake by IHG
Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel

Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No. 22 Huimin Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is AU$46 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$46
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions West Lake and Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"酒店的位置非常的便利，距離老街非常近，對於消費/用餐，都也非常的便利"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Zheda Yuanzheng Lanshe Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Shangcheng

Find the best Shangcheng areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night, reflecting the structure and city lights.

Xihu

You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a beach.

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.

A large river with a pagoda, green spaces, and a city skyline in the background.

Xiaoshan

Xiaoshan is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yaqian Station or Kanshan Station to explore sights like Hangzhou Paradise Park.

A cityscape with dense high-rise buildings, a river, and distant mountains.

Binjiang

Visitors to Binjiang like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at Jucai Road Station or Chengye Road Station to see top sights like Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center while you're in the area.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a hanging lantern, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Photo by Molly Yang
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Gongshu

Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Gongshu. Top attractions like Westlake Culture Plaza and Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ping'an Bridge Station or Wujiajiao Port Station to see more of the city.

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