Xianning Hot Springs
Xianning, Hubei, China
- Location
- Xianning, Hubei, China
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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In Xianning, in China's Hubei province, sodium-chloride water heated to 40°C feeds indoor pools and a Japanese-style outdoor bath (rotenburo). A sauna and massage services round out this thermal offering in central China.
Insider tip — Xianning Hot Springs sits in the lush hill country of southern Hubei, a region known as the bamboo capital of China, and the resort complexes here are designed to blend the soaking experience with expansive bamboo garden landscapes. The sodium-chloride waters are warm year-round and particularly popular with visitors from Wuhan, just 80 km to the north. The area around Xianning also produces some of China's finest osmanthus flower products, and autumn visits in October coincide with the fragrant osmanthus bloom that perfumes the entire town. Night soaking under lit bamboo groves is the signature experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.