Xihu
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
Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai
Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour
Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer
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）
Clean room Helpful personal
Reviewed on 2 Nov 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
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 Hu Xueyan Former Residence and Qinghefang Old Street, 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 Hu Xueyan Former Residence 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 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.
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.
