Shennong Hot Spring Recuperation & Holiday Resort

　　 Nature has bestowed upon us a paradise for recuperation and leisure — Shennong Hot Spring, located north of the Wu Gorge on the Yangtze River, south of the Shennongjia Mountain foothills, upstream from the famous international tourist attraction Shennongxi, at the 66-kilometer mark of the Shuangshen Tourist Route in Yuanduhe Town, Badong County, Hubei Province. The hot spring steams warmly all year round, with lush flowers and plants. The pools reflect the serene blue sky and emerald mountain hues, creating an elegant and enchanting scene.

　　 The hot spring originates from a cave at the foot of the Shennongjia Mountains. The cave entrance covers an area of about one square meter. Its geological structure consists of limestone, and the spring water gushes out from the rocky cave with a daily flow of 1,728 tons and a temperature of 34°C, remaining constant throughout the seasons. Legend has it that the ancient Shennong (the Yan Emperor) once bathed here in the hot spring and used its waters to cure various ailments, hence the spring was called “divine water.” Since then, people have flocked here to bathe, and the hot spring has thus been named Shennong Hot Spring.

　　 Current research by medical experts shows that Shennong Hot Spring contains a variety of trace elements needed by the human body. It is the most highly mineralized hot spring in Hubei Province. The water is colorless, non-toxic, and transparent, classified as a weak sodium chloride mineral water. Practice has proven that bathing in Shennong Hot Spring has significant therapeutic effects on chronic diseases such as various skin conditions and arthritis, while also notably improving health by reducing arterial blood pressure and cholesterol, easing cerebral congestion, enhancing gastric function, regulating cardiovascular system performance, restoring energy and vitality, improving physique, and promoting overall well-being. Shennong Hot Spring attracts many domestic and international visitors, making it a unique destination on Shennongxi that uniquely combines tourism, recuperation, and leisure holidays. Visitors can enjoy the miraculous benefits of Shennong Hot Spring while rafting through the internationally renowned Shennongxi Scenic Area or exploring Shennongjia.