Beijing, a city rich in geothermal resources, truly is a haven for those in search of a blissful,relaxing spa to transport them away from the stresses and strains of daily life and work,especially during the cold wintertime.
Most of the city's hot spring resorts are clustered in its northern areas, especiallyXiaotangshan Town in Changping District, where locals began to utilize the steamy mineralwater for bathing, health and therapeutic purposes early in the Southern and NorthernDynasties (420 – 589). During the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), the imperialfamilies and senior officials went there for R&R, rest and relaxation.
For most Beijing tourists, one of the must-dos on the list in winter is to melt the frost awayby getting comfortable in a steaming spa after a day of Great Wall hiking.
Here, we have compiled the 10 most popular hot spring resorts in Beijing:
Jiuhua Spa & Resort 九华山庄温泉度假村
Built in 1997, Jiuhua Spa & Resort is one of the most popular hot spring resorts in Beijing.Located in Changping's Xiaotangshan Town, the large-scale hot spring site was originally awinter imperial attraction favored by ancient emperors. With a constant temperature ofaround 40°C all-year-round, the transparent and soothing spring water contains variousbeneficial minerals and microelements, including strontium, lithium and metasillicio acid.The resort, fashioned after the Qing imperial style, features amenities, including differentstyles of spas, a sauna bath, massage services and fitness facilities -- just to name a few.
Reference Price: 300 yuan, including spa, swimming, Chinese herbal medicine bath andsauna
Address: Daliushu roundabout, Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District
How to get there
Public Transport: Take Bus 912 or 984 and get off at the terminal, or take a 15-minute taxiride from Lishuiqiao Station on Subway Line 13.
Self Drive: Drive north along Badaling Expressway, turn east at Beiliuhuan, exit atBeiyuankou of Xiaotangshan, drive 2 kilometers north until you see the DaliushuRoundabout and then turn right after 500m.
Website: www.jiuhua.com.cn
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