Where to Enjoy Great Hot Springs in Huizhou | 2017 Ranking of Huizhou Hot Spring Resorts
Huizhou is a top hot spring travel destination in Guangdong Province, boasting more than a dozen hot spring resorts with unique features catering to different groups of visitors. Every resort has its highlights, so which one suits you best?
Below is the 2017 ranking of hot spring resorts in Huizhou.
1. Nankun Mountain Grand View Garden Hot Spring
Highlight: Adventure-themed hot spring resort with a welcoming vibe
Hot spring facilities include artificial waterfalls, massage pools, python slides, rainforest adventure zones, rock climbing, hot spring wave valley, desert escape challenge, hot spring drifting, mysterious waterfalls, pebble beaches, pyramid kids’ pools, water park and lover’s island. You can immerse yourself in a blend of Chinese and Western culture while enjoying fantastic hot spring experiences.
Water Quality
It features high calcium silicate thermal mineral water containing dozens of trace elements beneficial to the human body such as calcium, magnesium and radon. The maximum water temperature reaches 82°C.
Accommodation & Catering
- Lodging: Hotel rooms designed with classic Lingnan aesthetics, furnished with bamboo wardrobes, tables and mirror frames for an immersive nature experience.
- Cuisine: Authentic Hakka dishes including braised pork with preserved mustard greens, stuffed tofu, Nankun Mountain organic Guanyin greens, and the famous Longmen Three-Yellow Bearded Chicken.
Travel Guide
Driving Routes
- From Shenzhen: Zengguan-Shenzhen Expressway → Lixin Road → Zengcheng Urban Area → Head toward Zhengguo from Zengcheng Gymnasium → Zhengguo Town → Yonghan Town (drive 8 km toward Longmen) → Grand View Garden Hot Spring
- From Guangzhou: Guangyuan Expressway → Lixin Road → Zhengguo → Yonghan Town → Grand View Garden Hot Spring. Driving time: approx. 1.5 hours.
2. Huizhou Longmen Iron Spring Resort
Highlight: Unique 93-style hot springs of the Water Kingdom with alternating cold and hot pools
Home to Asia’s largest hot spring recreation center divided into five zones: dynamic zone, leisure zone, wellness zone, entertainment zone and the Water Kingdom aquatic park. Standout facilities include super-large hot spring waterfall clusters, natural golden spring steam baths, powered massage hot springs, herbal medicinal hot springs, cave hot springs and dynamic hot spring surfing.
Water Quality
The spring water contains 48 beneficial minerals including iron, sulfur, radon, calcium and magnesium. It delivers remarkable relief for neural bone pain, rheumatism, lumbar strain, muscular atrophy, gastrointestinal ailments and other conditions.
Accommodation & Catering
Guests may choose from multiple lodging options: Longmen Inn, Yindu Building, Red Mansion, Hakka Villa, Blue Moon Resort, Linquan Cottage and East Lake Villas.
Travel Guide
Driving Routes
- From Shenzhen: Jihe Expressway → Huiyan Expressway → Huihe Expressway → Exit at Taimei toward Longmen → Pingling → Longmen County Town → Drive 10 km toward Xinfeng; follow billboards on the left and drive another 2 km to reach the resort.
- From Guangzhou: Zengcheng → Zhengguo → Yonghan Town → Longmen County Town → Drive 10 km along Longxin Highway to arrive.
3. Huizhou Longmen Natural Hot Spring Resort
Highlight: Hot springs themed on traditional Hakka village culture
Massive open-air mountaintop hot springs with a spring outlet temperature of 72°C and daily water output of 3,000 cubic meters. The water holds 36 trace elements such as iron, sulfur and magnesium. It eases nervous disorders, rheumatism and stomach issues, and delivers outstanding beauty and anti-aging effects.
Water Quality
Spring outlet temperature hits 72°C with a daily discharge of 3,000 cubic meters. Rich in iron, sulfur, magnesium and 36 other beneficial trace minerals, it offers unique therapeutic effects for neural, rheumatic and gastrointestinal conditions.
Accommodation & Catering
Distinctive lodging includes Hakka courtyard-style Zhuangyuan Mountain luxury villas, independent premium Xianchi Mountain villas with private courtyards and hot spring pools, and the Houlong Mountain Villa complex (completed in November).
Travel Guide
Driving Routes
- From Shenzhen: Guanshen Expressway → Zengguan Expressway Zengcheng Exit → Zengjiang Avenue (S119) → Zengcong Expressway → Guanghe Expressway → Longhua Exit → Provincial Highway S119 to Longmen County, then transfer to S244 to reach the resort.
- Alternative Route: Guanghui Expressway → Xiancun Exit → Zengcheng → Zhengguo → Yonghan → Longhua → Longmen → Drive 8 km north along Longxin Highway.
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