Xihu Travel Guide

Hangzhou

Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people
Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people
West Lake
West Lake featuring a garden and autumn leaves
Hangzhou which includes a river or creek and night scenes

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West Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

West Lake

Shimmering waters, misty mountains and large pagodas characterize this area of outstanding natural beauty that has inspired many poets and artists.

West Lake
Lingyin Temple showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Lingyin Temple

This ancient temple is one of the largest and most extravagant temples in China, with soaring ceilings and hundreds of statues.

Lingyin Temple
Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people

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.

Broken Bridge
Hangzhou Botanical Garden showing forest scenes and a park

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.

Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Sunset view of Hangzhou's beautiful West Lake from Xiao Ying island, also called "The three ponds mirroring the Moon".

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.

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
There is a mist on the lake，and door bell rings not far，island breeze is slinking through the unlocked window，ancient furnitures stand sliently…… Dumbfounded！

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.

Qiandaohu National Forestry Park

Other neighbourhoods around Xihu

Doors to a small cafe on Qinghefang Ancient Street, Hangzhou, China.

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.

Hefang Street
Sunset in west lake

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.

Shangcheng
panoramic city skyline in hangzhou china

Downtown Hangzhou

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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.

Downtown Hangzhou
Zhejiang featuring a river or creek

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.

Qianjiang New Town
Urban jungle, modern Hangzhou Jianggan cityscape on a beautiful day, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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.

Jianggan
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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.

Xiacheng

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