By Yuling Chen, EDITOR

The weather in Chongqing is getting colder. Where to find warmness in the southwest China’s municipality? Hot spring is an arguably good answer.

Here are some recommendations for you.

Tongjing Hot Spring + Flower Appreciation

Address: Tongjing township, Yubei District

Recommended route: Downtown Chongqing - Ziyun Mijing Huahai - Tongjing Hot Spring - Downtown Chongqing

Recommended means: It is better to drive here.

Ziyun Mijing Huahai, a flower base in the vicinity of Tongjing Hot Spring, is a home to pink grass.

Tongjing Hot Spring is known as the “finest under heaven” due to its clean water, water quality, and high temperature.

Along this route, you can take photos in the wonderland and relax in Tongjing Hot Spring.  

Tongjing Hot Spring in Chongqing, China

Tianci Huatang Hot Spring Resort + Shopping

Address: Bishan District

Recommended route: Downtown Chongqing - Tianci Huatang Hot Spring Resort - Bishan Outlets - Downtown Chongqing

Recommended means: It is better to drive here or take public transport means.

Chongqing Tianci Hot Spring Resort located in Bishan Gold Mountain Forest Park, with surrounding sightseeing spots including natural hole, lake, and Mount Tiger. It has the largest forest in the resorts, and it also has China's largest hot springs pool, which is a natural ecological oxygen bar. There are hot springs, catering and accommodation.

Chongqing Tianci Hot Spring Resort is close to Bishan Outlets, where is a paradise for shopping.

Tianci Hot Spring Resort in Chongqing, China

Eastern Hot Spring + Agritainment

Address: Banan District

Recommended route: Downtown Chongqing - Eastern Hot Spring Town - Downtown Chongqing

Recommended means: It is better to drive here.

Eastern Hot Spring is a household name in Chongqing. It has good water quality and the only natural cave for sauna in Asia.

Eastern Hot Spring is in suburb, where you can find and experience agritainment.

Eastern Hot Spring in Chongqing, China (Photo by Liu Jinquan)

Ronghui Hot Spring Resort + Ancient Town

Address: No.6, Huiquan Road, Shapingba District

Recommended route: Downtown Chongqing - Ciqikou Ancient Town - Downtown Chongqing

Recommended means: It is better to take public transport means.

Rong Hui Hot Spring, located in downtown Chongqing, has a total area of 30,000 meter squares. It features with outdoor pools and indoor SPA, a hot spring water theme park, and massage therapy center. Commercial streets and luxury hotels are also components of the whole tourism hot spring town.

After hot springs, you can take Bus 224 to Ciqikou Ancient Town to discover delicious food.

Ronghui Hot Spring Resort in Chongqing, China

Beity Hot Spring Resort + Roast Lamb

Address: No. 288, Nongke Avenue, Baishiyi Township, Jiulongpo District

Recommended route: Downtown Chongqing - Beity Hot Spring Resort - Roast Lamb - Downtown Chongqing

Recommended means: It is better to drive here.

Beity Hot Spring Resort located only 30 mins ride from downtown in Jiulongpo district. It has resort, hot spring center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis center, and agricultural playground.

You can surf and practice yoga here.

Beity Hot Spring Resort in Chongqing, China

Haiyu Hot Spring + Mountain Climbing

Address: No. 198, Shuangyuan Avenue, Beibei District

Recommended route: Downtown Chongqing - Jinyun Mountain - Haiyu Hot Spring - Downtown Chongqing

Recommended means: It is better drive here.

At the bottom of Jinyun Mountain, Haiyu Hot Spring is popular for its services.

Haiyu Hot Spring in Chongqing, China