# Xianghu Lake (湘湖)

Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/xianghu-lake
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free admission; boat trips charged separately. Lake circuit sightseeing boat ¥60; Xianghu boat + Jinsha water play ¥75; vintage car tour ¥40; family combo ticket for Xianghu boat + Jinsha water play ¥113
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 0.5–1 day
- **Address:** No. 112 Xianghu Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou
- **Getting there:** Near Yuefeng Tower (越风楼) bus stop
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Xianghu Lake

Compared with the bustle of West Lake, Xianghu Lake is like a quiet, gentle beauty, ideal for travellers who prefer tranquillity. Yilan Pavilion on the mountaintop offers the best view of Xianghu Lake and the Qiantang River. From the pavilion, you can look west over the vast expanse of Xianghu Lake. The Eight Scenes of Xianghu Lake are: Ancient Reflections on City Hill, Dawn Light, Evening Bells from Yangqi, Distant Views from Yilan Pavilion, Moonlight over the Lake, Clouds Reflected on the Lake's Heart, Boat Songs on Hengtang, and Kiln Smoke at the Foot of the Mountain.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1136. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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