Xihu District () is an
urban district
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of
Hangzhou
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,
Zhejiang
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, China. It
was named after
West Lake
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, which is in its jurisdiction.
Administrative divisions
Subdistricts:
*
Beishan Subdistrict (北山街道),
Lingyin Subdistrict (灵隐街道),
Xixi Subdistrict (西溪街道),
Cuiyuan Subdistrict (翠苑街道),
Wenxin Subdistrict (文新街道),
Gudang Subdistrict (古荡街道),
Xihu Subdistrict (西湖街道),
Zhuantang Subdistrict (转塘街道),
Jiangcun Subdistrict (蒋村街道),
Liuxia Subdistrict (留下街道)
Towns:
*
Shuangpu (双浦镇),
Sandun (三墩镇)
References
External links
Official website of Xihu District Government
Geography of Hangzhou
Districts of Zhejiang
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