[China: Hangzhou] Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Step back in time to the Song Dynasty at the stunning property that is Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake! Located right next to the beautiful UNESCO world heritage site West Lake, the hotel is a tranquil haven with traditional pavilions, Chinese gardens, meandering lagoons, and even its very own private dock. The prime location is perfect for exploring - guests can enjoy the beauty of West Lake on a wooden boat, check out the city on a bicycle, or visit a Longjing Tea Plantation. Onsite, you can take a dip in the indoor swimming pool or indulge in a spa treatment. Rooms start at a generous 63 sqm with traditional Chinese architecture, modern amenities, and garden views. Dining options include the renowned Chinese restaurant 1* Jin Sha and the all-day restaurant West Lake Bistro.

Follow me to my Premier Garden View Room with a separate living area and marble bathtub. I especially loved the terrace with views of the beautiful garden where I enjoyed the Hangzhou breakfast set with beef noodle soup, xiao long bao, and soy milk one peaceful morning.

Meaning “golden sand”, Jin Sha 金沙厅 is a must-try when staying here! Helmed by Executive Chef Wang Yong, the restaurant offers traditional Zhejiang cuisine with seasonal local ingredients and a modern flair. Its reputation precedes it - I’ve been hearing about Jin Sha for as long as I can remember and was excited to finally eat here. We had the honor of trying signature dishes as well as previewing upcoming seasonal creations - my favorites of the night included the Smoked Eel with chestnut & caviar, the Hot & Sour Soup in winter melon, the Steamed River Shrimp with preserved vegetables, and the house signature Shanghainese Braised Pork Belly with abalone!

Our menu:

鱘龍魚籽醬，乾菜板果，煙熏鰻魚
Smoked eel, chestnut, preserved vegetable, sturgeon caviar

酸辣海鮮冬瓜盅
Hot and sour seafood soup, winter melon

乾菜蒸河蝦
Steamed river shrimp, preserved vegetable

鮮腐竹花腩欖角蒸松葉蟹
Steamed snow crab, fresh yuba, pork, black olive

雞汁爆醃錢江白鱸魚
Steamed Qiantang river bass, chicken broth

鮑魚紅燒肉，欖油豌豆
Shanghainese braised pork belly, abalone, sweet soy sauce, peas

金沙脆皮雞
Crispy chicken, taro, spicy salt, soy sauce

茶油姜香板果實心海參燜老鴨
Braised duck, sea cucumber, chestnut, ginger, tea-seed oil

西湖香煎藕餅
Pan-fried lotus root cake, pork

蟹粉豆腐
Braised tofu, hairy crab meat, spring onion, garlic

上海辣肉，青椒茭白，麻醬涼麵
Chilled noodles, chili con carne, green pepper, water bamboo, bean sprout, sesame paste

西湖藕粉，椰子冰漱凌
Coconut ice cream, lotus root

Can’t leave Four Seasons Hangzhou without trying the famous Shanghainese Braised Pork Belly Pyramid (金牌扣肉) at Jin Sha!

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