Shaxi Hot Springs

　　Fuling Shaxi Hot Springs is a national AA-level tourist attraction, nestled at the foot of the beautiful Juyun Mountain in the western part of Fuling City. Surrounded by mountains and water with picturesque scenery, it is adjacent to Fuling Railway Station and enjoys convenient transportation, located about five kilometers from downtown Fuling. On February 1, 2008, the site successfully drilled into a natural hot spring, making it Fuling’s first genuine natural hot spring, hailed by locals as the “Number One Spring of Fuzhou.” The spring water originates from nearly 2,300 meters underground, with a temperature ranging between 52–56°C and a daily flow of around 1,500 cubic meters. The water is clear and transparent with a slight smell of hydrogen sulfide. According to tests conducted by Chongqing’s health and epidemic prevention departments and geological mineral authorities, the mineral content in this hot spring — including hydrogen sulfide, fluorine, and strontium — meets the national standards for naming medical mineral springs. The contents of metasilicic acid and metaboric acid reach therapeutic concentration levels. The mineral water also contains abundant trace elements beneficial to the human body, such as iron, lithium, calcium, sodium, iodine, and bromine. It has been classified as a hydrogen sulfide spring (sulfur spring) containing metasilicic acid and metaboric acid, a fluorine spring, and a strontium spring. Multiple indicators meet the standards for medical mineral springs and are rare both domestically and internationally, making it a typical high-quality composite therapeutic thermal mineral spring — the “aristocrat” among hot springs — with high medical and health benefits. It has positive effects on chronic gynecological diseases, chronic gastroenteritis, rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder and elbow inflammation, osteoporosis, neurasthenia, and cardiovascular sclerosis, and is especially effective for skin conditions. It can regulate the nervous system, promote metabolism, improve microcirculation, relax muscles and blood vessels, enhance sleep, beautify and aid in weight loss, and delay aging. The resort opened for business on January 1, 2009, featuring multiple themed soaking pools that can accommodate over 400 people for hot spring bathing and leisure activities. Supporting services include conference facilities, saunas, music teahouses, video bars, dining, and recreational fishing. In early 2010, it was rated as one of the “Top Ten Famous Hot Springs in Chongqing (Preliminary Projects)” by the Municipal Tourism Bureau, and in June 2012, it was listed as one of the key hot spring tourism projects in Chongqing’s initiative to create the “World Capital of Hot Springs” by the Chongqing Tourism Economic Development Leading Group.

　　II. Attractions Introduction

　　Hot Spring Swimming Pool. Whether in winter with hot spring or in summer with cool spring, swimming and fitness are available all year round. The pool is equipped with a luxurious sunshade canopy, and its thoughtfully designed extra height ensures you can enjoy the hot spring or cool spring without exposure to sun or rain, making it highly favored by guests.

　　Traditional Boiling Spring Pool. The spring water in this pool is directly drawn from 2,300 meters underground without sedimentation or filtration, containing a richer variety of beneficial minerals and sulfur components. It is a premium sulfur spring, commonly known as the “Beauty Spring.”

　　Hot Spring Fish Therapy Pool. Upon entering the fish therapy pool, small fish will immediately swim close to your body, gently nibbling away dead skin cells, which is very popular among guests.

　　Herbal Soaking Pool. Special herbal medicine is added to the spring mineral water, with formulas adjusted according to the season, perfectly combining the therapeutic effects of the mineral water with the medicinal value of the herbs to better enhance beauty, health, and healing.

　　Hot Spring Jet Shower. Direct jets target the neck, shoulders, and back, offering an exhilarating experience while effectively relaxing meridians and providing a massage-like health benefit.

　　Hydrotherapy Massage Pool. Delicate bubbles massage various acupoints on the body, soothing tension and providing a relaxing and comfortable experience.

　　Gushing Spring Pool. Bubbles rising from the bottom of the pool stimulate acupoints, expand skin pores, accelerate metabolism, and improve absorption of the minerals in the hot spring, achieving benefits such as meridian relaxation, blood circulation, nerve soothing, and muscle stress relief.

　　Sauna. The sauna offers both dry and wet heat options, originating from Finland in Northern Europe. Sauna bathing promotes blood circulation and metabolism, opens pores, and expels toxins and pore secretions from the body, cleansing the skin and treating ailments while also aiding in weight loss, beauty, therapy, and fitness.

　　Infrared Heat Bed Therapy Area. The unique far-infrared layer emits infrared waves between 4–16 micrometers, effectively improving blood circulation and skin tissue, and providing relief for various types of rheumatism, muscle soreness, sports injuries, and arthritis. It is especially beneficial for middle-aged and elderly individuals.

　　Luxury Suite Private Soaking Pools. Equipped with air conditioning, mahjong machines, private bathrooms, and more, they offer a private space for you to enjoy luxury and romance.

　　Multi-function Conference Hall. Fully equipped for team meetings or events.

　　III. Ticket Prices and Opening Hours

　　Adult ticket: 48 RMB per person

　　Child ticket: 25 RMB per person (for children under 1.5 meters tall)

　　Membership Card: A 1,000 RMB recharge card allows 26 entries, and a 500 RMB card allows 12 entries (valid for two years).

　　Personal Card: Annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and monthly cards are available, with unlimited entries.

　　Business Hours: 09:30 AM – 12:30 AM (next day)

　　Ticket Sales Cut-off Time: 11:00 PM

　　Hot Spring Hotline: 72892222 72892266 72892000

　　Shaxi Hot Springs is open year-round, with the off-season from May to October (ticket: 42 RMB per person) and the peak season from November to April of the following year (ticket: 48 RMB per person). During holidays, Shaxi Hot Springs offers promotional activities, details of which can be found on posters at the resort.

　　IV. Featured Recommendations at the Hot Spring Scenic Area

　　During holidays, the resort occasionally hosts water-splashing events, zongzi-making competitions, swimming competitions, and other fun water-based activities. During these events, we enjoy playing with our visitors, attracting many who come specifically for the fun.

　　V. Dining and Accommodation Recommendations

　　Dining Recommendation: The scenic area features a hot spring restaurant with a comfortable and elegant environment. Signature dishes include hot spring boiled fish, dry-braised crucian carp, dry-braised sheep’s trotters, rainbow pork ribs, dried bamboo shoot cured trotters, and crispy pepper ladder tofu. The restaurant caters to weddings, birthday banquets, and various celebrations. Contact number: 72892288. Welcome to inquire.

　　Accommodation Recommendations: There are no accommodations within the Hot Spring Scenic Area, but there are two nearby farm stays:

　　1. “Chizishuangxiong” Farm Stay, located 500 meters from the Hot Spring Scenic Area, a 2-minute drive away. It offers 22 standard rooms and 6 single rooms. The interior is elegant, clean, and tidy, with affordable prices. Farm stay phone: 72892007.

　　2. “Jinguiyuan” Farm Stay is a villa-style building set in a beautiful environment, just 200 meters from the Hot Spring Scenic Area, a 5-minute walk away. It has 5 rooms, all clean and elegant. Phone: 72119889.

　　VI. Transportation

　　The distance from downtown Fuling to the scenic spot is about 5 kilometers. Get off at Shaxi Hot Spring Station and walk for 2 minutes to reach the destination.

　　Address:

　　Next to Shaxi Bridge on Qianjie Avenue, Fuling Railway Station

　　How to get there: Take bus routes 101, 102, 103, 115, 116, 118, or 119 in downtown Fuling and get off at Shaxi Bridge.

　　VII. Scenic Area Tourism Service Hotlines

　　Inquiry Hotline: 72892266, 72892000

　　Complaint Hotline: 72892000

　　Ticket Center Hotline: 72892222

　　Emergency Rescue Hotline: 72892000

　　Source: Tourism Bureau