Title: Xianzu Island Vacation Home Rentals : Search Top Private Vacation Homes for Rent | Expedia.ca [Xianzu Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Xianzu-Island.dx658967868028649472)[Hotels in Xianzu Island](https://expedia.ca/Xianzu-Island-Hotels.d658967868028649472.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Xianzu Island](https://expedia.ca/Xianzu-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d658967868028649472.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Xianzu Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Xianzu-Island.d658967868028649472.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Xianzu Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Xianzu-Island.d658967868028649472.Car-Rental-Guide)[Xianzu Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Xianzu-Island.d658967868028649472.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Xianzu Island Vacation Rentals ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates In two weeks [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=658967868028649472&startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=658967868028649472&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In three months [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=658967868028649472&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In four months [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=658967868028649472&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Browse Select Xianzu Island Vacation Homes We don't have any properties that match your exact search [See all properties in Xianzu Island](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26®ionId=658967868028649472&adults=2) ## Recommended hotels in Xianzu Island ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3880100/3880088/0e1a6816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3880100/3880088/5e6d9e7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3880100/3880088/2bd42364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3880100/3880088/c724ec3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The St. Regis Lhasa Resort Chengguan District 8.8/10 Excellent (62) "Beautiful hotel with very good breakfast and nice staff. 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