Xiāng Gēn Yè Wēnquán Gǔ, near Ningbo in Zhejiang province, offers thermal water at 38°C (pH 7.3). The venue combines an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo-style bath, a sauna and massage services.
Insider tip — Xianggenye Hot Spring Valley lies in the coastal hills south of Ningbo, where geothermal waters emerge from granite faults at a comfortable 38°C. The lush subtropical vegetation surrounding the valley creates a tranquil contrast to the busy port city nearby. Multiple pools of varying temperatures are set among bamboo groves, following the local tradition of communal bathing.