Hangzhou Xihu Tiandi is a leisure destination embracing the deep history and culture of the city of Hangzhou. Its design theme captures the unique gardens and historical architecture of this scenic place. Merging nature's beauty with modern living elements, Xihu Tiandi has brought together life's rich offerings to create a public space that enhances the quality of life. From shops to restaurants to hosts of cultural activities, Xihu Tiandi is set to further boost Hangzhou's reputation as one of China's more desirous cities to visit.

Xihu Tiandi is located in the southern scenic area of the much-adored West Lake. The area boasts a truly profound history of long-standing diverse beauty. Xihu Tiandi's particular location is adjacent to the scenic locale, "Listening to the Orioles Singing in the Willows", which is one of the 10 Scenes of the West Lake. It is also close to Yong Jin Pond, which is famous for the poetic phrase" The water and the sky merge where the long causeway joins the clear waves / Tens of thousands of families dot the sea of a prosperous city with lots of high buildings". Covering an area of some 50,000 square meters, including a garden area of 30,000 square meters, Hangzhou Xihu Tiandi was completed at the end of April 2003.

Capitalizing on the area's stunning natural beauty, Xihu Tiandi's designers innovatively combined modern elements and Hangzhou's traditional garden architecture by perfectly utilizing large-scale glass, which allows the setting's natural wonder to be fully on display for visitors to enjoy year-round.Virtually anywhere you place yourself at Xihu Tiandi, a glorious view of the West Lake scenery presents itself before you.

Most of the old houses have been transformed into attractive commercial venues -- international standard restaurants, clubs and cultural spots -- while maintaining their original charm.

Xihu Tiandi's main investor is Hong Kong's Shui On Group, the developer who brought the wildly popular Xintiandi to downtown Shanghai in 2001. At Xintiandi visitors stroll among the Shikumen inspired buildings brought to life from the old and the new, while they dine, shop, mingle and just enjoy themselves.

Today, the Shui On Group seeks to do the same for Hangzhou with the equally sublime Xihu Tiandi. They have brought to the city a splendid location that speaks volumes for Hangzhou's unique nature and people. Combining natural beauty with progressive modernity, Xihu Tiandi will almost certainly add to Hangzhou's already secure position as one of China's most beautiful and adored cities, as well as one of its top tourist destinations.