Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou

'This lakeside sanctuary perfectly marries Four Seasons luxury with traditional Chinese elegance, offering front-row seats to one of China's most poetic landscapes.' What's Special? The hotel sits directly on the shores of UNESCO World Heritage West Lake, where ancient pagodas reflect in misty waters that have inspired poets and artists for over 1,000 years. Each room offers unobstructed lake views, while the property's traditional Chinese gardens feature centuries-old design principles. The hotel's architecture incorporates local Hangzhou elements, including hand-carved stone details and classical courtyard layouts. Don't Miss Take the hotel's private boat to explore West Lake's legendary causeways and islands, then visit nearby Lingyin Temple, one of China's most important Buddhist temples dating back to 328 AD. The hotel's tea ceremony experiences showcase authentic Longjing tea grown on the surrounding hills - considered China's finest green tea.