Xihu Travel Guide
Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
West Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hangzhou. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Lingyin Temple
After visiting Lingyin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Broken Bridge
After visiting Broken Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Hangzhou Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
Qiandaohu National Forestry Park
Explore the great outdoors at Qiandaohu National Forestry Park, a lovely green space in Chun'an. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Xihu
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Beautiful location within walking distance from West Lake. Beautiful hotel with awesome buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Hangzhou
Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Lingyin Temple）
地段 ，服务，房间等都非常好。 很满意，价格也很好，会再住。
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
Facilities are out of date and cleaness in public area could be improved to 5 star level.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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 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.
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.
