Tree Hangzhou
Classical Jiangnan water-village architecture meets contemporary luxury. Dark wood, red lanterns, antique screens, and exquisite Asian artifacts run throughout — it is refined and quiet, not flashy. The pace is deliberately slow.
Book the sculling boat afternoon tea experience in advance — it sells out, especially on weekends
Why It Matters
One of the very few luxury hotels actually inside a UNESCO-recognized national wetland park. The all-villa format (starting at 120 sqm) is rare in China, and the private sculling-boat access directly from the resort's canal dock is genuinely unlike anything else in Hangzhou.
An all-villa resort set within 72 acres of Xixi National Wetland Park — China's first national wetland park — that feels more like a private Jiangnan water village than a conventional hotel. Classical white-walled, black-tiled villas with heavy bronze-knocker gates open onto private courtyards strung with blossoming trees, koi-filled canals, and weeping willows. Every room starts at 120 sqm. The wetland setting is the main event: misty mornings on the canal, sculling boats at dusk, and reed-framed wildlife right outside your door.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Afternoon tea served aboard a traditional sculling boat on the wetland canals. Available 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
A private dinner served on a traditional wooden boat gliding through the wetland waterways. Exquisite local Hangzhou cuisine prepared and served on the water. Bookings required well in advance.
The concierge team arranges bespoke city tours and visits to cultural sites including West Lake, Lingyin Temple, the Baochu Pagoda, and the Grand Canal. Contact via +86 571 8586 0000 or hangzhou@banyantree.com.
Hands-on cooking class offered at the resort. Best to confirm availability and schedule with concierge at time of booking.
Guided family activity exploring the unique surroundings of Xixi National Wetland Park. Included in the 'Together in Discovery' family package (minimum 2-night stay).
A guided wetland experience drawing on the traditional fishing heritage of Xixi. Details available through the resort concierge.
The hotel curates participation in Hangzhou's local festivals including the fireworks festival, Moon Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and the Xixi Plum Blossom Festival.
Part of Banyan Tree's 'Stay for Good' programme, guests can participate in traditional Xixi cultural crafts such as bamboo basket making, connecting with local artisan traditions and community heritage.
Ride a traditional wooden sculling boat directly from the resort's canal dock out into the Xixi Wetlands — areas inaccessible to regular park visitors. One of the most memorable things you can do here.
Yoga sessions available at the resort. Included as a key facility on the official facilities list.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Indoor meeting rooms plus an outdoor MICE venue accommodating up to 150 people. The outdoor venue has an open-air setting — particularly pleasant in spring and autumn.
Open 24 hours. An extensive collection of classic novels in a retro-decorated room featuring an antique typewriter and a vintage phonograph. A nod to Xixi's illustrious history as a refuge for Chinese writers and poets.
An on-site garden capturing the Xixi Wetland Park's lush ambience, with views of flowering greenery and a flowing stream. Available 24 hours. Popular for weddings and romantic moments.
The resort's indoor pool. Note: there is no outdoor lap pool — the indoor pool is the primary swimming facility. Some villas have private outdoor jetpools.
Outdoor private jetpools in the Two-Bedroom Jetpool Villa and Two-Bedroom Family Villa categories.
In-resort boutique selling handicrafts, resort apparel, and signature spa amenities. Open 9:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Hotel offers airport pick-up and drop-off service. Confirm availability and pricing in advance.
Electric buggy service for short in-resort transfers between villas and facilities.
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