Five Beijing Hot Springs to Melt Away Your Winter Blues
As
the winter wind rattles your bones, and the frigid air leaves your skin
feeling parched, it can be difficult to find comfort or relief.
Thankfully Beijing and its surrounding areas play host to a number of
cozy hot springs that can soothe your winter blues and melt away your
icy aches. Below we list a few of our favorites. (We'd recommend
checking on Meituan, Dazhong Dianping, Amap, and other apps for big
discounts before you go.)
Chun Hui Yuan Resort 春晖园温泉度假酒店
Rose, milk, and red wine remedies are all available to augment the invitingly hot water at this Shunyi resort. Shops, restaurants, hotel rooms, and meeting rooms also feature in addition to its 13,000sqm of hot springs. Take bus 942 from Dongzhimen to Yuzhuang. It's then a 10-minute walk from the bus stop.
Daily 24-hours
RMB 268 (weekends), RMB 168 (weekdays)
37 Yuzhuanduan, Gaosi Road, Shunyi District
顺义区高泗路于庄段37号
(010) 6945 4443
Huaqing Hot Springs 华清温泉宾馆
Situated in the northeastern part of Chaoyang, this popular hot spring resort is more conveniently located than some of its further-flung counterparts. It has 12 types of indoor and outdoor pools, along with nine private Japanese and Thai spa rooms, a sauna, hot stone kangs, and TCM massages. Nearest subway stop: Lishuiqiao on Line 5.
Daily 9am-midnight
RMB 188
2 Lishui Qiao, Changping District
昌平区立水桥甲2号
(010) 8482 6665
Jinyu Fengshan Hot Springs Resort 金隅凤山温泉度假村
This
new hot springs resort sprawls over 12,000 square meters and features
more than 70 kinds of hot springs. Some pools are surrounded by lush
forest backdrops, while others are nestled between mountain trees or
housed indoors. The resort also has four-star facilities comprised of
310 guest rooms, a villa club, and restaurants. To get here on public
transport, take bus 886 to the stop labeled Fengshan Hot Springs. A Didi
ride from downtown to the resort will cost about RMB 170.
Daily 24-hours
RMB 268 (weekends) RMB 238 (weekdays)
10 Mangshan Road, Changping District
昌平区蟒山路10号
(010) 5129 6943
Jiuhua Resort and Convention Center 九华山庄温泉度假村
Billed
as one of China’s four major ancient hot springs, Jiuhua’s staff also
like to tout the skin rejuvenating minerals in its water. Ten
restaurants, 60 meeting rooms, and 1,200 guest rooms are also on hand.
Get here by taking a cab (approximately RMB 25) from Tiantongyuan Bei on
Line 5 or take bus 984 to its terminus.
Daily 8am-10pm
RMB 180
1/F, Bldg A, Jiuhua Heights, 75 Shunsha Road, Xiaotangshan, Changping District
昌平区小汤山顺沙路75号九华山庄1区1层
(010) 6178 2288/5945 9990
Longxi Hotspring Resort 龙熙温泉度假酒店
If
spending hours soaking in hot water isn’t an indulgent enough
experience for you, then you might want to opt for this luxurious
resort. It’s rounded out by a golf course, as well as a glitzy
recreation center. Get there by getting a cab (about RMB 20) or bus X108
from Tiangongyuan at line 4.
Daily 9am-2am
RMB 249
8 Shunjing Lu, Panggezhuang, Daxing District
大兴区庞各庄顺景路8号
(010) 8814 5556
service@huabintimes.com
Photos courtesy of Jinyu Fengshan Hot Springs Resort, gfycat.com, pinterest.co.uk, ffxiv-roleplayers.com
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