Xihu Travel Guide
Hangzhou





Popular places to visit

West Lake
Explore the great outdoors at West Lake, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hangzhou. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Lingyin Temple
You can learn about the history of Hangzhou when you stop by Lingyin Temple. 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.
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.
Top hotels in Xihu

Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Shangri-La Hangzhou
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou

Pagoda Hotel Hangzhou Zijingang
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 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.

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.

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 City Planning Exhibition Hall, 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 West Lake.

Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like MIXC Mall or Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
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- West Lake
- Lingyin Temple
- Xixi Wetland Park
- Broken Bridge
- Hangzhou Botanical Garden
- Song Dynasty Town
- West Lake International Golf and Country Club
- Leifeng Pagoda
- Hangzhou Zoo
- Liuhe Pagoda
- Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
- Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake
- Su Di Causeway
- Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor
- Manlong Guiyu Park
- China National Tea Museum
- Zhejiang University Zijingang Campus
- Dreaming of the Tiger Spring
- Prince Bay Park
- Bai Causeway
- China National Silk Museum
- Baochu Pagoda
- National Wetland Museum of China