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.
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.
Things to do

Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

All Inclusive Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Dinner

Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket

Skip the Line Impression West Lake VIP Seat Ticket
Top hotels in Xihu

Shangri-La Hangzhou
Amazingly helpful service, making it so much easier to travel with family. Location is unbeatable!
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Excellent service
Reviewed on 22 Nov 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

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

Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Lingyin Temple)
This place is a stand out place to stay. The rooms are immaculate and spotlessly clean. The staff were very peasant and helpful. The breakfast in the dining room was delicious. And the location of the hotel couldn't be better, right near West Lake. My utmost recommendation for this hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Hangzhou West Lake Yueshang Yunshe Boutique Homestay
Everyone is very friendly, the room is small but very clean. The breakfast is tasty with pumpkin porridges, eggs and many other dishes. You can walk to many scenic places of the West Lake. There are also good restaurants close by. Overall the service meets or exceeds the North American ...
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

