Accommodation Around Huanglong Sports Center Station, Xihu

Ready for an education in local botany? Hangzhou Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Hangzhou. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and Xixi Wetland Park, both nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Baochu Pagoda – just one of the monuments in Xihu.

Learn about the local history of Hangzhou when you take a trip to Beishan St. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Catch an event at Yellow Dragon Sports Center during your trip to Xihu Qu. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Catch an event at Huanglong Stadium during your trip to Xihu Qu. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

If you'd like to get a taste of Hangzhou student life, check out Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus in Xihu.