Keep It Hot This Winter With These Nearby Hot Spring Getaways
The temperature in Shanghai seems to be finally dropping off into winter mode. You could spend your days wrapped up in a blanket, praying for spring, or you could venture out to one of these amazing hot springs!
SUZHOU
WANG YAN HOT SPRINGS, SUZHOU BAY
BY CAR: 1.5 HRS
Features: More than 40 themed hot springs, mineral hot springs, great view of Taihu Lake
This hot spring only opened this year, making it the freshest hot spring resort of them all! The springs are all kept at 46 degrees and are rich in various minerals like strontium and radon. Not to mention the absolutely spectacular view of Taihu Lake, you’ll struggle to tear your eyes away from all the beauty!
Where: S230 Sheng Dao Xi, Wanping Community, Taihu
Price: RMB 238 per person
Tel: 0512-81557888
ZHANGJIAGANG PHOENIX HOT SPRING RESORT
BY CAR: ABOUT 2 HOURS
Features: Spa, zen, individual cabins
Zhangjiagang Phoenix Hot Spring Resort boasts a range of geothermal hot springs, including over 50 outdoor pools, flower ponds, and herbal pools, to name just a few. Thanks to the independent cabins, you’re free to bathe in the nude to ensure your whole body reaps all the benefits!
Where: 1 Jingu Lu, Fenghuang, Zhangjiagang
Price: RMB 128 per person
Tel: 0512-56928888
SUZHOU HANXIU XIAOZHANG HEALTH RESORT (TIANYI HOT SPRING)
BY CAR: ABOUT 2.5 HOURS
Features: 39 hot springs, six bubble pools, mountain water
Suzhou Huanxiu Xiaozhang Health Resort has 39 hot springs with varying functions including healing, aroma, and physical therapy. Waterfalls and bridges are interspersed amongst the pools to add an intimate atmosphere. As if that’s not good enough, there’s also a KTV room which fits up to 60 people, a chess room, a restaurant, and a gym!
Where: Wangshan Ecological Garden, Yuexi town, Wuzhong district, Suzhou, Jiangsu
Price: Mon-Fri RMB 168 per person | Sat-Sun RMB 198 per person
Tel: 0512-66301188
WUXI HOT SPRINGS
BY CAR: ABOUT 2.5 HOURS
Features: Mineral water from 1,300m deep in Dayang Mountain, view of the countryside
Because all the water here comes from deep in the mountains, it’s rich in fluorine, sulphur, boron, silicic acid and various other minerals. There are six hot pools, one large bubble pool and five small bubble pools, which are all divided into different categories. All the pools are kept at around 45 degrees.
Where: Interchange between Taoxi Lu and Yangyang Lu, Yangshan town, Huishan district, Wuxi, Jiangsu
Price: RMB 138per person | Children 1.2-1.4m half price, below 1.2m free, above 1.4m full price
Tel: 0510-83250997
CHANGZHOU HOT SPRING RESORT
BY CAR: ABOUT 2.5 HOURS
Features: 40 outdoor pools, spa garden, indoor steam room
Changzhou Hot Spring Resort has an outdoor spa garden, each pool with a different theme. Some are for romantic couples, some are for leisure, some for health, and so on. The whole resort is nestled in lush gardens to ensure absolute privacy. It also offers various indoor VIP rooms.
Where: 58 Hehai Dong Lu, Xinbei district, Changzhou
Price: RMB 218 per person
Tel: 0519-89888889
SUZHOU PIAOXIAOXUAN BOUTIQUE SPA HOTEL
BY CAR: ABOUT 2.4 HOURS
Features: Natural hot spring, clay hot springs, infinity pool
These hot springs are hidden away in the misty peaks of the mountains, making it the perfect spot to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It even has an infinity pool outside. The water is taken from a natural spring and equipped with an automatic thermostat system, allowing you to swim in the mountains anytime. It’s also worth mentioning that all the pools are handmade out of clay, which supposedly has extra health benefits!
Where: Han village, Piao Miao Feng scenic area, Jinting, Suzhou
Price: From RMB 1,180
Tel: 0512-66276888
LIYANG TIANMUHU NANSHAN BAMBOO SEA RESORT & HOTEL
BY CAR: 3 HOURS
Features: Bamboo sea spa, forest spa, pure oxygen bar
This is renowned as being one of the best spa resorts in the whole of China, as well as being a 5-star hotel. Everything is made from natural landscape and materials to help you forget the daily grind for a few hours.
Where: Nanshan Zhuhai Tourist Resort, Liyang, Changzhou
Price: Adults RMB 218 |Children 1.0-1.4m RMB 128
Tel: 0519-87938888
TIANMUHU HANSHAN HOT SPRINGS
BY CAR: ABOUT 3.5 HOURS
Features: Bubble pools with view of Tianmuhu, specialist spa rooms, indoor bubble pools
Tianmuhu Hot Springs are nestled in the hillside, with 39 springs scattered about, as well as 12 bubble pools. In the indoor area is also a body massage pool, a nano pool, and five other kinds of pools. Feel free to try a VIP room!
Where: 88 Dongyuan Lu, Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort, Liyang, Changzhou
Price: RMB 258 per person
Tel: 0519-87178888
LIYANG MEILIAN MOUNTAIN HOT SPRING RESORT
BY CAR: ABOUT 3.5 HOURS
Features: Forest hot springs, mountain huts, country life
Liyang Hot Spring Resort is surrounded by nothing but forests, tree houses, hot springs and mountains. The resort itself actually resembles a tree house! The landscape is truly beautiful.
Where: Lidai Lu, Nanshan Zhuhai Tourist Resort, Tianmuhu, Liyang, Changzhou
Price: From RMB 2,688
Tel: 0519-87908008
YANGZHOU SHOUXI LAKE HOT SPRING RESORT
BY CAR: ABOUT 4 HOURS
Features: 40 spa pools, private pool
The water here is taken from 2,000m deep in the ground and can reach temperatures as hot as 75 degrees! There is a variety of pools with different functions, you’re sure to find something to suit you. In addition to the outdoor hot springs, there are also indoor private pools and a gym, theatre, video games room, book bar, and yoga rooms!
Where: 38 Changchun Lu, Hanjiang district, Yangzhou, Jiangsu
Price: Adults RMB 208 per person | Children RMB 108 per person
Tel: 0514-82996666
ZHEJIANG
JIASHAN YUNLAN HOT SPRINGS
BY CAR: ABOUT 2 HRS
Features: Lotus well, hot and cold springs,spa experience
Jiashan Yunlan Hot Springs combine western and Chinese architecture in order to fuse Western style with Chinese zen. There are over 50 different types of pools, as well as a sand bath, a crystal steam room, and a salt steam room!
Where: 888 Yunlan Lu, Jiashan county, Jiaxing
Price: RMB 258 per person
Tel: 0573-84662888
YUNMAN HOT SPRINGS
BY CAR: ABOUT 3.5 HRS
Features: Japanese style, traditional baths
Yunnan Hot Springs are adorned with little cottages to give it the feel of an old tribal home, ultimately to make you feel completely at one with nature. There are over 30 bubble pools, as well as a video lounge with fresh fruit for your munching pleasure.
Where: First World Hotel, 2555 Fengqing Da Dao, Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou
Price: RMB 198 per person
Tel: 0571-83866666
SHENGZHOU ZHONGXIANG SHAOXING HOT SPRINGS
BY CAR: ABOUT 3.5 HRS
Features: Volcanic hot springs, lake view, spa
Here you can find a whopping total of 75 hot springs! They’ve recently launched a ginger pool and a white wine pool, both of which are excellent choices for your body. They also provide various spa services.
Where: Xiaban Reservoir, Chongren, Shaoxing Shengzhou
Price: Adults RMB 218 per person | Children RMB 68 per person
Tel: 0575-83389799
HANGZHOU LIN'AN HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
BY CAR: ABOUT 4 HRS
Features: Over 40 open air hot springs, mineral water from the mountains
This is one of the biggest hot spring resorts in eastern China! The water goes up to 47 degrees, contains various minerals, and is able to regulate nerves and increase metabolism! There are over 40 different pools with 25 different functions. There’s also a sauna and spa.
Where: 188 Tuanquan Jie, Tuankou, Hangzhou
Price: Weekdays RMB 368 per person | Friday RMB 378 per person
Tel: 0571-58686888
WUYI TANGFENG OPEN AIR HOT SPRING RESORT
BY CAR: ABOUT 4.5 HRS
Features: 72 open air hot spring pools, health pools, creative pools
Wuyi Tangfeng Open Air Hot Spring Resort boasts a lake in the mountains, beautiful scenery, and a perfect garden-style atmosphere. They have a range of pools all designed to boost your health in some way, including chocolate and milk! Not only can you indulge and relax in the pools, but there are also traditional Chinese gardens for you to admire.
Where: 77 Huancheng Bei Lu, Wuyi, Jinhua
Price: Adults RMB 348 per person | Children RMB 128 per person
Tel: 0579-87633115
NINGHAI FOREST HOT SPRING RESORT
BY CAR: ABOUT 4.5 HRS
Features: Picturesque scenery, health pools
The spring water here comes from 158m deep in Tianmingshan Mountain. It claims to be beneficial for diseases of the cardiovascular, digestive and nervous systems. If that’s not applicable to you, not to worry! There are plenty of other pools that are bound to have properties to suit you.
Where: Tianmingshan Valley, Shenzhen, Ninghai, Ningbo
Price: RMB 228 per person
Tel: 0574-65260555
JINHUA WUYI QINGSHUIWAN HOT SPRINGS
BY CAR: ABOUT 5 HRS
Features: Creek hot springs, Chinese health culture
Enjoy the reputed clear water of the area right here in Jinhua Wuyi Qingshuiwan Hot Springs! There are over 100 different pools here, all with beautiful flowers laid out in the water. In addition to the pools, you can also enjoy a hydrotherapy massage and various other Chinese health boosters!
Where: 1689 Wenquan Nan Lu, Wuyi, Jinhua
Price: Adults RMB 258 per person | Children RMB 128 per person
Tel: 0579-87739288
SHANGHAI
GOKURAKUYU
Features: Traditional Japanese spa, themed baths, functional baths
Gokurakuyu is a very popular Japanese-style hot spring resort in Shanghai, with a red wine pool, a carbonated pool, a slimming pool, as well as many others. They also have a range of scented pools which change according to the season!
Where: 398 Qilianshan Nan Lu, near Tongpu Lu, Putuo district | 600 Xin Jinqiao Lu, near Jinxin Lu, Pudong district
Price: RMB 138 per person
Tel: 021-62310660 | 021-38751245
SUN ISLAND RESORT
Sun Island Resort is located near the ancient town of Zhujiajiao and less than an hour’s drive from the city centre. Not only is there a natural hot spring, but also an indoor swimming pool, 36 treatment rooms and 5 spas!
Where: 2588 Shentai Lu, near Ximao He, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu
Price: From RMB 689
Tel: 021-61869688
XUELANG LAKE RESORT
This is Shanghai’s first ever open air hot spring resort! But it’s not just for bathing; it also offers a fishing centre, water sports, a children’s park, a farmhouse, and various other recreational activities. It’s perfect for business meetings, a family holiday, or just a relaxing day with your friends!
Where: No 100, 699 Hucao Lu, Xinbang town, Songjiang district
Price: From RMB 658
Tel: 021-23099999