A Wonderful Paradise in Hangzhou

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As the ancient saying goes， “Up above， there is a heaven; down on Earth， there is the Hangzhou.” Set along the banks of the fabled West Lake， Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake is a tranquil land woven with ponds， courtyards surrounding picturesque Chinese gardens， willow trees and mist-covered lagoons. Here， you can wake to views of mountain peaks， ancient temples rising from the greenery or the very waters that have enchanted poets， explorers and emperors for centuries. Here， you are allowed to create your own truly unforgettable experience.

Once-in-a-lifetime adventure

Based on the imperial garden style of West Lake formed after the Southern Song （1127-1279） Dynasty， Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake has its pavilions and terraces erected with curves and oblique lines to perfectly match the surrounding scenery. With walls decorated by silk and embroidery of Jiangnan （south regions of the Yangtze River）， and inspired by traditional Chinese bird-and-flower paintings， the guest rooms in the hotel will offer you a feeling of understated luxury.

Jin Sha is renowned for its innovative cuisine from Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces， while WL Bistro offers authentic Italian cuisines. Connected to the lobby lounge， it provides guests the option to dine in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere in the courtyard. In the lazy afternoon， you can join us for a cup of Hangzhous famous Longjing Green Tea in our comfortable lounge， nestled right beside our lobby and the perfect spot for catching up with friends or colleagues. The hotel also boasts a specially-established kids activity center and an outdoor playground， with such activities as “Four Seasons Treasure Hunt” available for children.

A picturesque and romantic retreat

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake opens the door to ancient Hangzhou. Upon your arrival in Hangzhou， well take you away on a traditional Chinese wooden boat， where you can sip tea and sample gourmet snacks as you float across the water， passing beautiful bridges and temples on your way to the Hotel. You can start your day with a private cycling tour where youll explore the natural beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage site — West Lake， capturing some of the best photographic scenes along the way， or participate in local morning activities such as Chinese square dancing， Tai Chi and even learn how to play the Diabolo from a folk master. It is a unique opportunity to connect with nature and local life.

Just steps away from the citys ancient temples， local monks will guide you in meditation， Chinese calligraphy and painting， and other spiritual activities for a half-day or full-day excursion. You can just immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of the city. At the end of the day， why not go for a cozy swim in the hotels indoor pool or infinity pond， or lounge pond-side as you overlook picturesque West Lake with a refreshing beverage in hand. Next to the tranquil garden， the gym is waiting for you to sweat， and there is a sauna steam room to relax your body and mind. Here， you can start a spiritual trip.