Title: Xihu Travel Guide: Best of Xihu, Hangzhou Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Xihu](https://expedia.co.uk/Xihu-Hangzhou-Hotels.0-n3000663834-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hangzhou](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hangzhou.d6084457.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hangzhou](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hangzhou.d6084457.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Xihu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Xihu.d3000663834.Car-Hire-Guide)[Xihu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Xihu.d3000663834.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Xihu Travel Guide ## Hangzhou ![Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65923-Broken-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Lake](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65857-Hangzhou.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Lake featuring a garden and autumn leaves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65853-Hangzhou.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hangzhou which includes a river or creek and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65863-Hangzhou.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lingyin Temple showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65928-Lingyin-Temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Xihu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hangzhou travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou.dx6084457) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![West Lake featuring a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65854-Hangzhou.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Lake 5/5(5 reviews) Shimmering waters, misty mountains and large pagodas characterize this area of outstanding natural beauty that has inspired many poets and artists. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Lake-Xihu.d6141424.Attraction) ![Lingyin Temple showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65930-Lingyin-Temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lingyin Temple 5/5(4 reviews) This ancient temple is one of the largest and most extravagant temples in China, with soaring ceilings and hundreds of statues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lingyin-Temple-Xihu.d6095648.Attraction) ![Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65923-Broken-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Broken Bridge 5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Broken-Bridge-Xihu.d6095660.Attraction) ![Hangzhou Botanical Garden showing forest scenes and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65974-Hangzhou-Botanical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hangzhou Botanical Garden 5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Botanical-Garden-Xihu.d6095658.Attraction) ![Three Pools Mirroring the Moon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24de058ce6fa25d13a6605737528f67f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Three Pools Mirroring the Moon 4/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Three-Pools-Mirroring-The-Moon-Xihu.d6233096.Attraction) #### Xixi Wetland Park 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Xixi Wetland Park, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Xixi-Wetland-Park-Hangzhou.d6150574.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bullet Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1329799/0b4e3107-eb06-493f-b2fc-5e2c4b90c552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Day Trip to Hangzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train £443 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-hangzhou-from-shanghai-by-bullet-train.a1329799.activity-details) ![Beautiful Walk In The Bamboo Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1461705/147e26ea-feff-4939-b42d-06268a2cca8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights £176 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-hangzhou-a-comprehensive-tour-of-the-citys-top-sights.a1461705.activity-details) ![Zuiyi Hangzhou Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/773173/a6cf775b-c14c-44eb-8c32-f2f31bbef8a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zuiyi-hangzhou-impression-west-lake-show-ticket.a773173.activity-details) ![4-Hour Hangzhou City Private Customized Tour with Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1312998/1e57f2c1-8005-4b48-8d9b-f9d491d8e014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4-Hour Hangzhou City Private Customized Tour with Options £148 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-hour-hangzhou-city-private-customized-tour-with-options.a1312998.activity-details) ![Skip the Line: Impression West Lake VIP Seat Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2751613/726061f6-5502-4eef-9b83-bd52e26d0fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line Impression West Lake VIP Seat Ticket £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-impression-west-lake-vip-seat-ticket.a2751613.activity-details) ![West Lake Night Show ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/720260/c4e36ee8-1b33-4aee-8d25-756a1459dfc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer £129 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/enduring-memories-of-hangzhou-west-lake-show-vip-ticket-with-private-transfer.a720260.activity-details) [See all activities in Hangzhou](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hangzhou.d6084457.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Top hotels in Xihu ![Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4326700/4326646/b62aed17_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort 1 Westbrook Resort, Zijinggang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang £83 17 Sept - 18 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions West Lake and National Wetland Museum of ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews) "Splendid Hotel, super nice staff" Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025&selected=4326646&PinnedHotelID=4326646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) ![Shangri-La Hangzhou](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8554/2a69f3bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Hangzhou 78 Beishan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang £97 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (240 reviews) My go-to hotel in Hangzhou "Amazingly helpful service, making it so much easier to travel with family. Location is unbeatable!" Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=8554&PinnedHotelID=8554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) ![Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3760000/3754400/3754314/f33a5584_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake 5 Lingyin Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang £567 17 Sept - 18 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Hangzhou Botanical Garden ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews) "The architecture design is aesthetic, especially like the garden design, harmonic fitting in the HangZhou" Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025&selected=3754314&PinnedHotelID=3754314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) ![The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113047100/113047006/e6605d60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou 78 Beishan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £354 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Tomb of Wu Song ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=113047006&PinnedHotelID=113047006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) ![Oakwood Residence Hangzhou](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2320000/2314100/2314012/f0874a87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oakwood Residence Hangzhou No 28 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang £72 19 Sept - 20 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Yellow Dragon ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews) "Personal services, extra efforts by all who work here. Our home base each time when we are in Hangzhou. Exceptional service and perfect location." Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025&selected=2314012&PinnedHotelID=2314012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) ![Zhejiang Narada Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/972200/972133/ed78f6d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zhejiang Narada Grand Hotel 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Hefang-Street.dx553248633981708846) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/741a79319338e3fb60e4600a436b4f76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shangcheng.dx6231542) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/110d7d98972f24b65ce95d3beabf5bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Hangzhou 4/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Downtown-Hangzhou.dx553248635939577219) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65910-West-Lake.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Jianggan.dx6140952) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Xiacheng.dx6231549) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65910-West-Lake.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Qianjiang-New-Town.dx553248635975438464) * * * - Places of interest - Hotels in top Hangzhou neighborhoods - [West Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Lake-Xihu.d6141424.Attraction) - [Broken Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Broken-Bridge-Xihu.d6095660.Attraction) - [Baochu Pagoda](https://expedia.co.uk/Baochu-Pagoda-Xihu.d6095652.Attraction) - [National Wetland Museum of China](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Wetland-Museum-Of-China-Xihu.d553248633992331334.Attraction) ### Hotels Near Xihu, Hangzhou - [Shangcheng Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Shangcheng-Hangzhou-Hotels.0-n6231542-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Xiaoshan Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Xiaoshan-Hangzhou-Hotels.0-n6078332-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Gongshu Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Gongshu-Hangzhou-Hotels.0-n6231556-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Binjiang Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Binjiang-Hangzhou-Hotels.0-n6140953-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Yuhang District Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Yuhang-District-Hangzhou-Hotels.0-n553248635976002968-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Fuyang Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Fuyang-Hangzhou-Hotels.0-n6049764-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) * * * - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Xihu Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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