As the first cold snap of the season approaches following the Beginning of Winter solar term, it's the perfect time to plan a warm escape. Here is a guide to some of the top hot springs in and around Guiyang to enjoy with friends and family on a cold day.

Poly Hot Spring

Address: No 88, Shunhai Middle Road, Wudang district

Poly Hot Spring features over 30 distinctive pools, each with different therapeutic benefits. Nestled within a forest and surrounded by bamboo groves, it offers a comfortable and serene experience where you can enjoy the scenery while soaking.

Poly Hot Spring features over 30 distinctive pools. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

Maple Valley Hot Spring

Address: Maple Valley Tourism Resort, Xinpu Bouyei township, Wudang district

Maple Valley Hot Spring features unique pools like bubble baths and herbal baths. The water is high-quality natural geothermal mineral water sourced from over 1,600 meters underground, rich in various trace elements and minerals.

Wanxiang Hot Springs

Address: No 150 north section of Xintian Avenue, Wudang district

Wanxiang Hot Spring is located near the bustling city but surrounded by forests. Over 40 hot spring pools are tucked away deep within the dense woods. The spring water originates from a hot water layer 2,188 meters underground, with a maximum temperature of 57 C.

Wanxiang Hot Springs offer pleasant soaking environment. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

Xifeng Hot Spring

Address: Wenquan town, Xifeng county

Renowned as one of the world's three major radon springs, Xifeng Hot Spring maintains a stable temperature between 53 C and 56 C year-round. It's not just a great place for hot springs, but also ideal for leisure vacations, wellness, and extended stays.

Nanshan Tianmu Hot Spring

Address: 40 meters southeast of Longquan Avenue, Xifeng county

Nanshan Tianmu Hot Spring is nestled among green hills and lush scenery. Hot spring pools of various shapes are scattered among the mountain forests like chess pieces, allowing visitors to find a private spot and fully enjoy the boundless comfort of nature.

An aerial view of Nanshan Tianmu Hot Spring. [Photo/WeChat account of Xifeng county]

Qiangui Liuguang Hot Spring

Address: Liuguang town, Xiuwen county

Qiangui Liuguang Hot Spring is a popular riverside mountain hot spring in Guizhou province. From a distance, over 30 unique pools appear embedded in the landscape. The water, sourced from 1,800 meters underground, contains more than 20 types of trace mineral elements, perfect for soothing both body and mind.