Visitors relax at a hot spring hotel in Dalian, Liaoning province. [Photo/IC]
With a new season emerging, the weather is cooling down in Dalian, in Northeast China’s Liaoning province. In autumn and winter, sitting in hot tubs might be the most enjoyable way to relax after a day’s work. The mineral-rich water will soothe aching muscles, help cure rheumatism and strengthen body immunity.
Here are the top 10 hot springs dotted around the city.
1. Chengyuan Hot Spring Resort
Dalian residents enjoy a bath at Chengyuan Hot Spring Resort. [Photo/IC]
Chengyuan Hot Spring Resort, which covers 400,000 square meters, provides hot spring spas, dining, entertainment and accommodation. Surrounded by lush forests, it’s a fantastic vacation option for families.
Opening hours: all day
Ticket price: 299 yuan ($43)
Address: No 66 Liushu Street, Ganjinzi district, Dalian, Liaoning province
Bus route: 709
2. Golden Pebble Tang-style Hot Spring Hotel
The hotel is located in the south of Golden Pebble Beach Tourist Attraction and is decorated in the style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). To meet people’s various healthcare requirements –including prevention from cold, weight loss and skin moisturizing – hot spring spas with different functions are available at the hotel. With such advanced facilities, visitors will enjoy a luxury experience at the resort.
Opening hours: 8 am to 11 pm
Ticket price: starting at 69 yuan
Address: No 99 Dianchi Road, Economic and Technological Zone, Dalian, Liaoning province
Beautiful scenery in Dalian [Photo/IC]
3. Jiangjunshi Hot Spring Hotel
This hot spring hotel is in a holiday village equipped with all kinds of entertainment facilities. Visitors can go fishing, surfing and skiing, play golf, and ride horses surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.
Opening hours: 9 am to 9 pm
Ticket price: 117 yuan
Address: Binhai Road, Wafangdian county, Dalian, Liaoning province
4. Sweetland Tourist Resort
Covering threesquare kilometers, the tourist resort consists of indoor waterparks and hot springs, as well as skiing resorts and outlets.
Opening hours: 9 am to 10 pm
Ticket price: starting at 80 yuan
Recommended duration for a visit: one day
Address: Xietun Town, Wafangdian county, Dalian, Liaoning province
5. Huaizhixiang Hot Springs
This Japanese-style hot springs resort was designed by a renowned Japanese architect. Visitors can soak in groundwater from a depth from 2,700 meters at a constant temperature of 43 C.
Opening hours: 5 am to 6 pm
Ticket price: starting at 60 yuan
Address: Chengxi Village, Jinpu New Area, Dalian, Liaoning province