Hengyang Hot Spring Hunan
Hengyang, Hunan, China
- Location
- Hengyang, Hunan, China
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
The Battle of Hengyang 23 June – 8 August 1944 was fought between Chinese and Japanese forces in mainland China during World War II. Although the city fell, Japanese casualties far exceeded the total number of Chinese troops defending the city. It has been described as "the most savage battle ever fought in the smallest battlefield with the greatest casualties in the military history of the world". Japanese military historians equate it to the most arduous battle in the Russo-Japanese War, calling it a "Battle of Ryojun in South China". A major Chinese newspaper of the day compared it to the Battle of Stalingrad.
Insider tip — Hengyang Hot Spring rises in the shadow of Hengshan, the Southern Sacred Mountain of China and one of the Five Great Mountains of Taoism. Thermal waters emerge through Proterozoic granite at the mountain's southern flanks, creating a pilgrimage-and-bath circuit favored by regional visitors. The spring waters are mildly alkaline, credited locally with relieving fatigue from the mountain's demanding ascent. Sunrise views from Hengshan's summit, followed by a restorative thermal soak below, form a classic Hunan 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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.