Xinhui Guangjing Hot Spring

Guangjing Hot Spring Scenic Area, Guangjing Town, Xinhui District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China

The resort's signature draw is the extraordinary pairing of two thermal sources rarely found together: a radon-infused mountain spring, akin to the celebrated waters of Xian's Huaqing Pool beloved by Tang Dynasty emperors, and a briny marine spring drawn from coastal aquifers rich in salts and trace minerals. Together they form one of China's most unusual dual-spring spa destinations, with the radon waters reaching around 55°C and reputed benefits for skin and circulation. The simultaneous presence of both fresh radon springs and saltwater therapies in a single location remains genuinely scarce even by global spa standards. Architecturally, the sprawling Hot Spring Valley is organized into three themed zones evoking distant cultures—a Tang Dynasty palace, a Roman bath complex reminiscent of Caracalla's ancient thermae in Rome, and an East Asian pavilion inspired by Japanese onsen traditions. The 62 individual pools range from herbal and tangerine-peel infusions to fish-therapy basins and cascading waterfall pools, with daytime lake views giving way to atmospheric evening illumination after dark. Beyond bathing, guests can ascend Caishen Mountain by cable car and cross a glass-bottomed bridge for sweeping panoramas, while summer brings a mountainside water park with slides and splash zones. Younger visitors enjoy a giraffe-themed play area and outdoor adventure facilities, and several themed on-site hotels grant unlimited pool access to overnight guests, who can also sample regional cuisine featuring the area's famous chenpi, or aged tangerine peel. The surrounding region offers rich cultural depth worth incorporating into any itinerary. About 15 to 20 kilometers away, the town of Gujing is renowned for its intangible-heritage roast goose, making a post-soak meal a natural pairing. Day trips to the bird sanctuary at Xiaoniao Paradise or the Chenpi Village museum add further layers of diaspora heritage and local craft tradition, transforming a simple spa visit into a broader exploration of Jiangmen's identity as a homeland of overseas Chinese. Practical planning is straightforward: the Hot Spring Valley operates roughly 8:30 a.m. to midnight, with day passes typically priced between 100 and 160 yuan depending on season. Driving remains the most convenient option—roughly two to two-and-a-half hours from Guangzhou or Shenzhen, and just 40 minutes from Zhuhai and Macau. Travelers should note that the resort is actually in Yamen Town rather than Gujing Town, so navigation systems should be set to "Gudou Hot Spring Resort" to avoid confusion.