[2024 Hangzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Hangzhou West Lake Xinqiao Hotel (Updated Oct)
Enjoy the fragrance of osmanthus and the view of West Lake while savoring afternoon tea at Xinqiao Hotel in Hangzhou.
West Lake is more beautiful in the rain than in the sun. On a rainy autumn afternoon in Jiangnan, I met with friends from the Serbian Chamber of Commerce at the Lakeview Executive Lounge on the 9th floor of Xinqiao Hotel by West Lake. We enjoyed the lake view, the fragrance of osmanthus, and tea. 🍵
The 9th and 10th floors of Xinqiao Hotel offer great views of West Lake. The lake view is refreshing whether it's sunny or rainy. The hotel has provided high-quality reception services for many years. We had osmanthus-themed afternoon tea in autumn, West Lake Longjing green tea 🍵, Jiuqu Hongmei black tea, Hangzhou chrysanthemum tea, Chinese tea snacks in a red box, red persimmons, Sunshine Rose grapes, blueberries 🫐, the cheongsam logo of Xinqiao Hotel, the romance of Liang Zhu, osmanthus cakes, etc., all of which are full of the autumn flavor of Jiangnan in Hangzhou.
It was a pleasant gathering with friends by West Lake. We look forward to a wonderful trip to Serbia in the future and more cooperation projects. 🍃
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🏨✨ Hangzhou's Hidden Gem: West Lake Xinqiao Hotel 🌟
Nestled in the heart of Hangzhou's vibrant Shangcheng District at No. 226 Jiefang Road, the West Lake Xinqiao Hotel offers travelers a serene escape with a dash of cultural richness. 🌿🎨
Brimming with historical significance, this hotel isn't just a place to stay; it's an immersive experience into the region's profound heritage. 🏛️🍃 With the West Lake 17·Lakeview Restaurant's recent event, "The Flowing Feast," guests were treated to a fusion of culinary expertise and cultural enlightenment, all with a backdrop of the picturesque West Lake. 🍲🎭
The hotel's design draws inspiration from classical Chinese poetry, encapsulating the essence of Jiangnan's misty landscapes within its very walls. 🖼️🌫 The Autumn Moon private room is a standout, offering a dining experience that's both intimate and steeped in artistry, with calligraphy by Wang Dongling accentuating the ambiance. 🖋️🌕
Service at the Xinqiao is personalized, ensuring each guest feels like royalty. From themed tea breaks to special culinary presentations, every detail is curated to enhance the cultural journey. 🍵👑
Whether you're relishing the comfort of the well-appointed rooms or indulging in the rich flavors of the region's cuisine, the West Lake Xinqiao Hotel is more than just a stay—it's a memory etched in time. 🛌🥢
Have you explored the wonders of Hangzhou's Xinqiao Hotel? Share your experiences below! 📬🗨️
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🚗🚗🚗Travel Route:
Day1: People's Square→Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street→The Bund→Sanmalu Restaurant (Hankou Road Branch)→Holiday Inn Express Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone
Day2: Shanghai Disney Resort→Mickey's Fairy Tale Express→Zootopia→Illumination Night Show→Holiday Inn Express Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone
Day3: Shanghai Disney Resort→Peter Pan's Flight→The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh→Holiday Inn Express Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone
Day4: West Lake Scenic Area→Grandma's Home (West Lake Tiandi Yongjin Branch)→Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel
Day5: Xixi National Wetland Park→West Lake Boat Tour→Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel
Day6: Yucun→Jiangnan Tianchi→Tree & Valley Starry Sky Swimming Pool Resort Villa (Anji Yucun Liangshan Branch)
Day7: Anji White Tea Viewing Platform→Xiaohangkeng→Junlan Anji Laozhuangshan Residence Resort Hotel
Day8: Anji Bamboo Expo Garden
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The Flowing Feast
Xinqiao Hotel's "The Flowing Feast" on May 7th, was successfully held at the newly reopened West Lake 17·Lakeview Restaurant in Xinqiao, by the lakeside of West Lake. This event was jointly organized by Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel, Shaoxing Xianheng Hotel, and Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel. The second season's second stop of "The Flowing Feast" brought together the 72-year-old Nanyuan Hotel in its prime, the 130-year-old Xianheng Hotel weathered by time, and the ever-renewing 37-year-old Xinqiao Hotel, all carrying profound cultural and historical significance. Through this event, they brought a new aesthetic enlightenment to the development of hotel culture, tourism, and catering.
At the "The Flowing Feast" event, industry professionals, associations, academic institutions, corporate groups, and major media platforms were invited. The co-initiators of the event, Ms. Lin Qiong, General Manager of Shaoxing Xianheng Hotel, Mr. Fan Rong of Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel, and Ms. Zhu Liping, General Manager of Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel as the host, joined the guests in experiencing a unique sign-in ceremony that combined oracle bone script with seal carving, and scrolls, a themed tea break called "Book Fragrance Xinqiao", and a special tea lecture by Teacher Pang Ying on-site. In the atmosphere of "Book Fragrance Xinqiao", guests enjoyed a unique journey of food and culture.
This "The Flowing Feast" was held in the newly renovated "Hangzhou One Table"—the Autumn Moon private room. The design inspiration for the room came from the famous line in Su Dongpo's poem "Drinking at the Lake After the Rain Clears"—"The shimmering light on the water is best when the sun shines after the rain, and the mountain colors are also wonderful in the misty rain." The space design is dominated by black walnut wood color, with touches of warm orange from the setting sun and bright yellow from the autumn moon. Upon entering the private room, the hollowed-out round moon screen creates a unique misty feeling of the Jiangnan region. The main background painting in the room is calligraphy by artist Wang Dongling, whose ink art tells the story of Jiangnan in the poetry. The combination of scrolls and art projection also expressed "Book Fragrance Xinqiao". "The Flowing Feast" also provides guests with personalized services.
Chef Zhang Wei of Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel, Deputy General Manager Sun Guoliang of Shaoxing Xianheng Hotel, and Executive Chef Wu Chuanli of Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel, the three chefs drew from the elegance of the three cities, capturing the essence of Jiangnan's scenery, leading guests to appreciate the aesthetics of Jiangnan and taste the cultural feast that transcends time and space. The finale, "Mother Yongjun's Noodle Bowl" version 2.0—a lamb fat jade porcelain noodle bowl with a newly customized logo, was specially chosen to be presented at this banquet for the first time.
Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shaoxing are all cities through which the Grand Canal flows. In the past, residents of the three cities often traveled by water, exchanging cultures through the flowing canal waters. The bridges born by the riverbanks are not only pathways connecting the two shores but also bonds that connect people with nature and facilitate cultural exchanges. "The Flowing Feast" will also go further with the joint efforts of the three hotels, spreading the long history and colorful cultural charm of Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shaoxing.
Suzhou Nanyuan Hotel. More than a thousand years ago, Nanyuan was one of the most famous gardens in Suzhou, where the renowned poet Fan Zhongyan left the touching verse "Below the West Shi Terrace, one sees the famous garden, where hundreds of grasses and thousands of flowers are particularly lush." In modern times, Nanyuan was not only the residence of Jiang Weiguo but also the home of the first generation of scientific couples in New China—nuclear physicist He Zehui, known as "China's Madame Curie," and her husband Qian Sanqiang, known as the "Father of China's Atomic Energy." As Jiangsu Province's only global historical hotel, Nanyuan Hotel became the Suzhou State Guesthouse in 1952 and has hosted hundreds of party and state leaders and foreign dignitaries over the past 70 years, serving as an important base for Suzhou to receive state guests.
Shaoxing Xianheng Hotel. Named after the phrase "all things are prosperous" from the Book of Changes, the hotel's catering is centered on Shaoxing cuisine, integrating the strengths of various culinary traditions with a unique flavor. The ancient yet youthful Xianheng Hotel has become Shaoxing's city living room, a landmark for cultural tourism and leisure.
Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel. Also known today as the Xinqiao by the West Lake, the hotel has been rejuvenated with inspiration from the West Lake IP, giving a new interpretation to this time-honored hotel and infusing it with new vitality. Located in the core area of the dual circles of the West Lake scenic area and the lakeside business district, Xinqiao is also a place of memory for many people's hearts in Hangzhou.
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The 'Flowing Feast' presents a literary experience as Xin Qiao listens to Pang Ying talk about tea
Fortunate to attend the grand opening of 'One table' above West Lake once again, the 'Flowing Feast' in Hangzhou! During the afternoon tea time, at the West Lake Lakeview Executive Lounge on the 9th floor of the Xin Qiao Hotel by the West Lake, together with Hangzhou's celebrities and notables, we experienced a unique signing-in ceremony that combined oracle bone script and seal carving with scrolls. We savored the 'Literary Xin Qiao' themed tea break and listened to Hangzhou tea house owner Pang Ying discuss tea🍵
Filled with the charm of the Jiangnan region, the new-style Chinese afternoon tea snacks such as brush pastry, lotus pastry, and Longjing tea pastry, paired with seasonal white tea suitable for drinking, created a wonderful atmosphere of 'Literary Xin Qiao.' Overlooking the panoramic view of West Lake, it was truly a leisurely and beautiful experience