Capital of World Hot Spring：A Typical International Model

Pictures provided by Tongjing Hot Spring， Xinjing Hot Spring， and Shangbang Hot Spring Hotel

Capital of World Hot Spring：A Typical International Model

Pictures provided by Tongjing Hot Spring， Xinjing Hot Spring， and Shangbang Hot Spring Hotel

The hot spring spots spread all over the City of Chongqing. In the range of 82，000 square kilometers， the ascertained hot spring area has reached 10，000 square kilometers and the spring spot amounts to about 100. It deserves to say“every mountain has hot water and every canyon has hot spring”. Chongqing， a city rounded by hot springs， has 100，000 cubic meters water beneath people's feet. Whether you are a visitor or a local resident， you can appreciate the soothing atmosphere of spring ding-dong in all seasons. On 26 October， 2012， Chongqing was conferred as a “World Hot Spring Capital” by the Federation Mondiale Du Themalisme Et Du （FEMTEC）.

Tongjing Hot Spring： Warm and Cool Spring Is Good for Health

Located in Tongjing scenic spot famous as “Wuling Paradise”and “one of the best 12 ancient Bayu scenic spots”， Tongjing Hot Spring enjoys beautiful natural scenery， unique spring and pure water. There are 25 spring spots with the temperature of 42 to 62 degrees， forming the largest and most collective natural hot spring group all over the country. Thanks to its features of high discharge， great variety， high temperature， high water quality，and great scientific value， it ranks the first both in Chongqing and Southwest China.

Here the trees and grasses are luxuriant. Hot springs spread everywhere like a chessboard with a gurgling sound. Moreover，the spring water here contains various mineral substances and microelements like strontium， calcium sulphate and metasilicic acid. The strong smell of sulfur diffuses in air， appealing everyone. There are 48 spring pools inside and outside the hot spring center， including the largest spring surfing pool throughout China， the largest children's spring amusement park，a splendid pool along the river and an endless swimming pool.

Besides， what is worth mentioning is the cool spring here. Different from mountain spring water or groundwater， the cool spring emits out of the deep valley. As pure carbonate spring，the water is so crystally clear that you can either drink it or bathe in it. Throughout the year， its temperature is always below 20 degrees. Despite the long history of enjoying cool spring during summer time in Japan， Italy and other countries， Tongjing Hot Spring is the first to utilize cool spring in mainland China. It would be an impressive journey to experience the pleasantly cool and refreshing spring water here.

It is equally pleasant to take a spring bath among green trees and red fl owers. The blue sky and green water lines together. The steep cliff towers delicately， and the green bamboos cover the whole mountain. Everything is beautiful enough to feast the eyes. After the bath， it is better to taste the local farmhouse cuisine or barbecue， and then to walk around the natural scenery or have a bath again.

Xinjing Spring： A Place Where You Can Find Harmony with Nature

Chongqing Xinjing Spring is located at the foot of Jinyun Mountain in the “ten miles of hot spring town” along the Jialing River. It leans against Jinyun Mountain， faces Bibei River in the front， watches three streams converging into a river， looks at nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain on the right and the fi rst bay for the entrance of Bibei River on the left. Such a broad view makes it a land of treasure. Moreover， it possesses rich human and natural resources. Besides the 4A-class Jinyun Mountain， a Buddhist resort with a history of 1600 years， there are many other historical sites and former residences of famous figures like Vajra Monument， Jinyun Temple， Meiling Hall， etc.. It is named as the back garden of Chongqing， and Xinjing Spring hides here.

Around Xinjing Spring， the bamboos set each other off，the trees swing with moving shadows and the birds sing cheerfully. The hotel here is themed with “bamboo”. The stilted building， a building with a traditional east Sichuan style and a symbol of strong Bayu culture， wears a thick Chongqing breathing， creating a delicate， peaceful， leisurely and Buddhist mood. Every scenic spot is pleasant. In addition， the interior hotel is decorated with pollution-free natural bamboo materials. Standing here， you will experience the natural environment combining the dynamic with the static view， and beautiful architecture with the original ecological view. It seems that we have come back to nature. Xinjing Spring is a natural medical spring containing metasilicic acid and strontium. It is called baking soda spring in the West. There are special spa rooms with original hot spring and 30 outdoor pools in the bamboo grove. When we take a bath here and close our eyes， we will hear the water drop slipping through cliffs with a crisp sound. It seems that we are in the fairyland.

In addition， the delicious cuisine is worth mentioning. There are nine private dining rooms with the theme of the Republic of China. The delicate Sichuan， Guangdong，and Yunnan cuisines made by famous cook will provide us with unusual experience. After enjoying the hot spring，we can walk around the Vajra Monument， getting to know the charm of local culture.

Shangbang Hot Spring： A Place to Enjoy the Peace of Mind

Shangbang Hot Spring， located in Jinfeng Town， Jiulongpo District， is adjacent to 30，000 mu forests of Jinyun Mountain and 600 mu natural Ocean Blue Lake. As soon as you step into it， the panoramic view of distant mountain and near water will show up in front of you. The air is familiar and soft. From afar， you will view mountains， forests， lakes and winding valleys. The hotel leans against mountains and water， forming an enormous landscape painting. Shangbang Hot Spring consists of more than 30 pools with different features and effects， including the spa area，essential oil area， medical and healing area， ravine spa area，sand spa area， and fi sh spa area， etc..

The spring water comes from 2900 meters deep under the Jinyun Mountain with the temperature of 56 degrees. It is neutral calcium sulfate and pure medical hot spring. Shangbang provides individual spa villa for visitors and its interior highlights the fi ned texture of natural wood. The open balcony enjoys a panoramic view of spring and mountains. You can overlook the natural golf court and Spanish-styled town， listening to the twittering of birds and enjoying a natural and peaceful life. Bathing in hot spring for a while， you may have the amazing feeling of time and space intertwining.

Thanks to the natural and human resources， visitors can enjoy a spring spa， and play golf in the rosy clouds under the Jinyun Mountain with a view of the beautiful European-styled towns. Whether wandering or looking afar against the window， you can experience peace and leisure.