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Wulingyuan Hot Spring Hunan

Wulingyuan, Hunan, China
Wulingyuan Hot Spring Hunan
Location
Wulingyuan, Hunan, China
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
38 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Wulingyuan Hot Spring is a scenic thermal facility in the Zhangjiajie area of Hunan Province, central China, situated near the Wulingyuan UNESCO World Heritage scenic area — the extraordinary landscape of over 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars draped in subtropical forest that inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains of the film Avatar. The bicarbonate thermal waters provide relaxation and skin-softening benefits in a setting of incomparable natural drama, perfectly complementing the physical exertion of hiking and cable car riding through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park's vertiginous cliff-top walkways. The combination of UNESCO World Heritage scenery, adventure tourism infrastructure, and thermal wellness makes this one of China's most visually spectacular and dramatically situated hot spring destinations.

Insider tip — Positioned at the gateway to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, these springs provide an ideal recovery soak after a day climbing the park's towering sandstone pillars. The Hunan basin humidity means the outdoor pools steam year-round, creating a mystical atmosphere. Local operators sometimes add local herbs to foot-bath pools in the evenings. Combine with the glass-floored skywalk nearby for a full day of sensation.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.