Title: Xihu Travel Guide: Best of Xihu, Hangzhou Travel 2026 | 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095660/d63b93ba-7f13-4ae2-81b1-b44177109244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Broken Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095660/d63b93ba-7f13-4ae2-81b1-b44177109244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141424/19fd2cb7-8dad-474b-a3da-ac72995878e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Lake featuring a garden and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141424/0962dc5c-6fab-4fe4-998e-c6899db68173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hangzhou which includes a river or creek and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000663834/7929c6da-6f8f-4d55-a3fb-91c44d109e3e.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141424/04ea5027-4c7f-484c-bc08-fcdebbf6788a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Lake 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095648/fdca278c-00ee-49f0-852b-6317dbd03c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lingyin Temple 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095660/d63b93ba-7f13-4ae2-81b1-b44177109244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Broken-Bridge-Xihu.d6095660.Attraction) ![Hangzhou Botanical Garden showing forest scenes and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095658/439d0c0d-8fcb-4bdb-acba-652674452323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Botanical-Garden-Xihu.d6095658.Attraction) ![Sunset view of Hangzhou's beautiful West Lake from Xiao Ying island, also called "The three ponds mirroring the Moon".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2132574/e3ba485e-660a-4c77-ae54-a20b8e11d6d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Three-Pools-Mirroring-The-Moon-Xihu.d6233096.Attraction) ![Xihu means West Lake, beautiful lake, Spring will be the best time to visit. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000663834/6ea97295-bf57-46b6-9685-7aab77e51b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Explore the great outdoors at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Viewing-Fish-At-Flower-Harbor-Xihu.d6233146.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1404001/3a9d41f3-4662-4900-bcfd-3090c964260c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour £39 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/authentic-hangzhou-longjing-tea-culture-experience-tour.a1404001.activity-details) ![Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2752223/13f18bac-25be-40bc-bb04-ffd63d5770ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-price-impression-west-lake-show-ticket.a2752223.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) ![Aerial view of the Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/175036/54e2783c-42b9-4620-90aa-59be5af96a73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour £126 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hangzhou-heaven-on-earth-day-tour.a175036.activity-details) ![Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2752431/a33d17a0-40d9-480e-a241-4d8839f9aa75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-impression-west-lake-show-ticket.a2752431.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) [See all activities in Hangzhou](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hangzhou.d6084457.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Xihu ![Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3760000/3754400/3754314/7527b879_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake 5 Lingyin Road Hangzhou Zhejiang £495 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Hangzhou Botanical Garden are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews) Excellent service Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=3754314&PinnedHotelID=3754314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) ![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 £86 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions West Lake and National Wetland Museum of China are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (155 reviews) Amazing location for R&R as it is outside of the city Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&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 £64 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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! (249 reviews) The corridors look a little rundown but the rooms are fine. We had a balcony on the front of the hotel. The breakfast is top-notch and the breakfast room has a view of West Lake. The hotel is relatively secluded but in a perfect location by West Lake. There are lots of pictures in the hallways of ... Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=8554&PinnedHotelID=8554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) ![Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Lingyin Temple）](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89910000/89909200/89909199/0047c2b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nostalgia S Hotel(Hangzhou West Lake & Lingyin Temple） 41 Qixialing, Beishan Road Hangzhou Zhejiang £32 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Solitary Hill are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=89909199&PinnedHotelID=89909199&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 £362 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Tomb of Wu Song are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Most beatiful hotel - even though most rooms are obstructed by tall trees (government requirement) to have views of West Lake, the 360 degree views are available at roof floor - a must in the evening when the whole Lake and distant city become enchanted. Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=113047006&PinnedHotelID=113047006&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 £74 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Yellow Dragon Sports Center are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (74 reviews) Excellent place to hold our luggage while we go last minute shop Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=972133&PinnedHotelID=972133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000663834) [See all 776 properties in Xihu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000663834) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Xihu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000663834&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000663834&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000663834&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000663834&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000663834&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000663834&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Xihu ![Doors to a small cafe on Qinghefang Ancient Street, Hangzhou, China.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2132574/ee572e8c-9549-4c7c-bad6-1bdf0f045128.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Hefang-Street.dx553248633981708846) ![Sunset in west lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2132574/03670184-7107-4c7d-a628-0a3bf3172b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shangcheng.dx6231542) ![panoramic city skyline in hangzhou china](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939577219/a4764e91-34c6-456d-8f95-10885ca0e8ea.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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Downtown-Hangzhou.dx553248635939577219) ![Zhejiang featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048446/1859b285-5063-4b19-8408-18a9c2f45eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hangzhou-Qianjiang-New-Town.dx553248635975438464) ![Urban jungle, modern Hangzhou Jianggan cityscape on a beautiful day, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140952/df7ca5f7-811f-4807-84f1-202e182edece.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 Westlake Culture Plaza. 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