Qiaokouba Hot Spring Resort

　　Introduction      Situated in Yudong, Banan District, Chongqing’s main urban area, the resort is 34 kilometers from Jiefangbei in downtown Chongqing. Covering an area of 5 square kilometers, it lies along National Highway Yuqian (Chongqing–Guizhou), offering convenient transportation.       The area boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, lush bamboo forests, numerous springs, and fascinating caves, providing a tranquil environment ideal for summer retreats, swimming, boating, hot spring bathing, cave exploration, mountain hiking, and even hunting and target shooting. Nestled within a valley enclosed by green hills, the scenic zone features the middle reaches of Jian Tan River, where Yipin River meanders along the valley floor from east to west until it reaches Sanqiao Bay. The winding river forms a zigzag pattern resembling the Chinese character “之,” dividing the riverbanks into two peninsulas to the north and south. Legend has it that in ancient times, two hermits named Qiao and Gou lived here, hence the name Qiao-Gou Dam. Later, the Yao family took residence, and locals jokingly called it Yao-Gou Dam—which sounded like “kiln dog” and was deemed inappropriate—so it was eventually renamed Qiaokouba.

　　        The resort is rich in hot spring resources, with multiple springs, water temperatures reaching 41°C, and a daily flow of over 5,000 tons, making it comparable to Nanhot Spring. The 1911 *Baxian County Annals* praised it as the “Second Huaqing Pool.” The mineral-rich waters are believed to have therapeutic and health-enhancing effects, particularly for skin conditions.

　　      The surrounding landscape is dominated by majestic peaks with striking features, such as Ma’nao Mountain, Qingshi Cliff, Fengming Mountain, Xiangtou Mountain, Phoenix Mountain, and Lingfo Mountain. These mountains are covered with dense forests and offer serene scenery. There are also karst cave attractions such as Qingshi Gully Cave and Huatanzi Cave.

　　 Ban’an District, Chongqing