Xihu Travel Guide

Hangzhou

A sunset over a river with people walking along a stone bridge.
A traditional pavilion with a curved roof overlooking a body of water.
A paved pathway through a park with autumn foliage, trees, and shrubs.
A traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm lake at night, reflecting the structure and city lights.
A traditional Chinese building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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A serene lake with a traditional pavilion, a wooden bridge, and a pagoda in the distance.

West Lake

9.2/10 (230 reviews)
Shimmering waters, misty mountains and large pagodas characterize this area of outstanding natural beauty that has inspired many poets and artists.
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Things to do

Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

Rp2.155.920
per adult
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Shanghai Matcha Lake and West Lake Day Trip by Train

Shanghai Matcha Lake and West Lake Day Trip by Train

Rp2.225.714
per adult
Shanghai Matcha Lake and West Lake Day Trip by Train
Picture 3 for Activity Hangzhou West Lake Boat Ticket: Money View

Hangzhou West Lake Boat Ticket: Money View

Rp584.008
per adult
Hangzhou West Lake Boat Ticket: Money View
Private Xixi Fisherman Tour – Farm-to-Table Harvest Experience

Private Xixi Fisherman Tour – Farm-to-Table Harvest Experience

Rp186.846
per adult
Private Xixi Fisherman Tour – Farm-to-Table Harvest Experience
Picture 2 for Activity Shanghai: Matcha Lake & West Lake Day Trip by Train

Autumn at Matcha Lake&UNESCO's West Lake: A Living Painting

Rp1.848.464
per adult
Autumn at Matcha Lake&UNESCO's West Lake: A Living Painting
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping

Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping

Rp1.437.280
per adult
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping
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Top hotels in Xihu

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

5 out of 5
5 Lingyin Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp12.020.740 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
Rp12.020.740
Rp14.016.183 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 Hangzhou Botanical Garden are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, especially for the trip with a guide and car to the Lingyin temple and the tea garden experience. They know the perfect path to take not well known but very beautiful and quite"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Shangri-La Hangzhou

Shangri-La Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
78 Beishan Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp1.756.877 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp1.756.877
Rp2.048.518 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (262 reviews)
"Best feature of this property are the grounds outside the building itself. Take a tour around the backyard gardens. Rooms themselves are dated with small washrooms. You’re in the middle of a tourist zone so getting to and from the hotel requires your patience as long lines of caps string ahead of ..."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Hangzhou
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
78 Beishan Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp8.437.635 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp8.437.635
Rp9.838.283 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Xiling Seal Engraves ...
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort

Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort

5 out of 5
1 Westbrook Resort, Zijinggang Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp1.856.819 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp1.856.819
Rp2.165.046 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions West Lake and National Wetland Museum of China are ...
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）

3 out of 5
41 Qixialing, Beishan Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp837.579 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp837.579
Rp976.618 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Solitary Hill are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Great location, great value hotel in such a beautiful city. Strongly recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）
Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan

Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan

4 out of 5
136 Yugu Road, Xihu District Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is Rp1.387.443 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp1.387.443
Rp1.617.759 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions West Lake and Hangzhou Botanical Garden ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"lovely property with nice ambience"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Mercure Hangzhou West Lake Yuquan
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Where to stay in Xihu

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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 sunset over a calm lake with a traditional pavilion on the left and mountains in the background.
Photo by zhong yi
Open Photo by zhong yi

Shangcheng

Consider a visit to Qinghefang Old Street 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.

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 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 traditional garden with a pond, rocks, koi fish, and a pavilion.
Photo by Babak Mansourifar
Open Photo by Babak Mansourifar

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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