Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
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Xihai Hot Springs in Yongxiu County, Jiangxi Province, are bicarbonate mineral springs emerging near the shores of Poyang Lake — China's largest freshwater lake and one of East Asia's most critical wetland habitats for migratory birds. The springs' warm, gently mineralised waters are valued locally for bathing and therapeutic use, and the lakeside setting adds an ecological dimension to the thermal experience, with the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve hosting internationally significant populations of Siberian cranes, white storks, and other endangered waterbirds. Xihai's combination of mineral bathing and lakeside bird sanctuary scenery creates a wellness destination with a distinctly ecological character unique among China's many hot spring destinations.
Insider tip — Xihai Hot Springs are located in Heshan city within the Pearl River Delta, catering primarily to the Guangzhou and Hong Kong urban market seeking weekend thermal escapes from one of Asia's most densely populated regions. The bicarbonate waters emerge from granitic basement rocks beneath the Guangdong coastal plain at a steady 38°C. The resort features multiple themed outdoor pools incorporating jasmine blossom, Chinese herbal medicine infusions, and coffee bath concepts popular in modern Chinese spa culture. Weekday visits offer a far more peaceful experience than the crowded weekend influx from the delta megacities.
