Xihu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
West Lake
This oasis of spectacular natural beauty has inspired poets and artists with its sparkling water, misty mountains and traditional pagodas.
Lingyin Temple
Among the largest and most ornate temples in China, this fourth-century structure has hundreds of statues under its lofty ceilings.
Broken Bridge
Amble across the city’s most famous bridge to reach an island full of surprises, with nature paths, restaurants and museums.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
See a variety of native plants alongside ornate pavilions, stalls and a pretty lake as you meander through this green space in the city centre.
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 iconic tower of Hangzhou rises proudly above the city as a prominent reminder of the region’s former ruling empires.
Activities
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket
All Inclusive Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Dinner
Our pick of the best Xihu Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Amazing location for R&R as it is outside of the city
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Excellent service
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Lingyin Temple）
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Hangzhou
The corridors look a little rundown but the rooms are fine. We had a balcony on the front of the hotel. The breakfast is top-notch and the breakfast room has a view of West Lake. The hotel is relatively secluded but in a perfect location by West Lake. There are lots of pictures in the hallways of ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
Most beatiful hotel - even though most rooms are obstructed by tall trees (government requirement) to have views of West Lake, the 360 degree views are available at roof floor - a must in the evening when the whole Lake and distant city become enchanted.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Pagoda Hotel Hangzhou Zijingang
The room is clean, however, the smell of the smoke is everywhere.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 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 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 Stadium or Hangzhou China Silk Town, 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.
Xihu Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Apartments in Hangzhou
- Country House in Hangzhou
- Hostels in Hangzhou
- Banyan Tree Hotels in Hangzhou
- Beach Hotels in Hangzhou
- Boutique Hotels in Hangzhou
- Cheap Hotels in Hangzhou
- Family Hotels in Hangzhou
- Four Seasons Hotels in Hangzhou
- Historic Hotels in Hangzhou
- Luxury Hotels in Hangzhou
- Oakwood Hotels in Hangzhou
- Romantic Hotels in Hangzhou
- Wyndham Hotels in Hangzhou
- Hangzhou Hotels
- Resort in Hangzhou
- Serviced Apartments in Hangzhou
- Villas in Hangzhou
- Hotels near Lingyin Temple
- Hotels near West Lake
- Flights to Hangzhou
- Flights from Dalian to Hangzhou
- Flights from Wuxi to Hangzhou
- Flights from Doha to Hangzhou
- Flights from Zhuhai to Hangzhou
- Flights from Matthew Town to Hangzhou
- Flights from Crown Point to Hangzhou
- Flights from Fuzhou to Hangzhou
- Flights from Horn Island to Hangzhou
- Flights from Hof to Hangzhou
- Flights from Anchorage to Hangzhou
- Flights from Jakarta to Hangzhou
- Flights from Manila to Hangzhou
- Flights from Melbourne to Hangzhou
- Flights from Osaka to Hangzhou
- Flights from Perth to Hangzhou
- Flights from Québec City to Hangzhou
- Flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou
- Flights from King Cove to Hangzhou
- Flights from Medellin to Hangzhou
- Flights from Nadi to Hangzhou
- Flights from Skelleftea to Hangzhou
- Flights from Tianjin to Hangzhou
- Flights from Ambon to Hangzhou
- Flights from Weifang to Hangzhou
- Flights from Wenzhou to Hangzhou
- Flights from Xiamen to Hangzhou
- Flights from Chesterfield Inlet to Hangzhou
- Flights from Norman Wells to Hangzhou
- Flights from Zamboanga to Hangzhou
- Flights from São Gabriel da Cachoeira to Hangzhou
- Flights from Chisana to Hangzhou
- Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Hangzhou
- Flights from Rotterdam to Hangzhou
- Flights from Sorvagur to Hangzhou
- Flights from Shenzhen to Hangzhou
- Flights from Jinhua to Hangzhou
- Flights from Gainesville to Hangzhou
- Flights from Canberra to Hangzhou
- Flights from Langfang to Hangzhou
- Flights from Hobart to Hangzhou
- Flights from Hayti to Hangzhou
- Flights from Terre Haute to Hangzhou
- Flights from Ramingining to Hangzhou
- Flights from Huai'an to Hangzhou
- Flights from Jameson Land to Hangzhou
- Flights from Ratnagiri to Hangzhou
- Flights from Taizhou to Hangzhou
- Flights from Kunming to Hangzhou
- Flights from Okobo to Hangzhou
- Flights from Guangzhou to Hangzhou
- Flights from Winslow to Hangzhou
- Flights from Crescent City to Hangzhou
- Flights from Nomad River to Hangzhou
- Flights from Perth to Hangzhou
- Flights from Sion to Hangzhou
