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Chenzhou Hot Spring Hunan

Chenzhou, Hunan, China
Chenzhou Hot Spring Hunan
Location
Chenzhou, Hunan, China
Water type
thermal
Temperature
40 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
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

Chenzhou Hot Spring Hunan is a thermal wellness facility in Chenzhou, a city in the southernmost portion of Hunan Province, China, situated at the northern entry to the Nanling Mountains that form the natural watershed between the Yangtze and Pearl River basins, a region known for its limestone caves, mineral deposits, and UNESCO-candidate Mangshan landscape. The calcium-sulfate spring waters here combine the character of calcium minerals with that of sulfate waters, recognized in Chinese thermal tradition within a long bathing heritage associated with relaxation and well-being. Positioned at the crossroads between Hunan's central highlands and the subtropical landscapes of Guangdong, Chenzhou's thermal springs draw on the Nanling Mountains' geological richness to offer a genuinely restful bathing experience in one of south-central China's most scenically varied regions.

Insider tip — Chenzhou Hot Spring emerges in southern Hunan near the Nanling Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot marking the climatic boundary between subtropical and tropical China. Deep fault systems in the Nanling granites channel geothermal warmth to surface springs at consistent temperatures suitable for year-round bathing. The resort lies close to Mangshan National Forest Park, home to rare King Cobras and one of China's most pristine forest ecosystems. The cool mountain air above the heated pools creates an invigorating contrast unique to this high-altitude southern setting.
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Nearby

Nu Tang Wenquan
Ruyuan, Guangdong
Hengyang Hot Spring Hunan
Hengyang, Hunan
Chá yǔ Wēnquán
Guangdong Province, China

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.