Xihu Travel Guide
Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
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.
Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor
Explore the great outdoors at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Xixi National Wetland Park
Explore the great outdoors at Xixi National Wetland Park, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus
Walk around the campus at Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus as part of your travels around Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Hangzhou Impressoin West Lake- Enduring Memory of Hangzhou Show Tour
Spring at Matcha Lake&UNESCO's West Lake: A Living Painting
Hangzhou TCM :Pulse diagnosis & herbal bag & Cupping
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
Top hotels in Xihu
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
"Clean, elegant, excellent service, great food, beautiful environment"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
"The most beautiful and enjoyable stay. Hotel is just a year old, the amenities are beautiful. They offer daily cultural experiences like making scent tablets with a master incense maker. Beautiful pool as well although we would’ve enjoyed a warmer pool in early spring. Breakfast amazing, semi- à ..."
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Hangzhou
"Property should provide more information about your facilities to your guests. Something like SPA, swimming pool and exercise room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake）
"Great location, clean rooms and very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
"All aspects of the property are exceptional."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Xihu
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.
Shangcheng
Consider a visit to West Lake 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.
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.
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.
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.
