As winter arrives, the major hot spring resorts in Guiyang's Wudang district, Southwest China's Guizhou province, are experiencing a surge in visitors. Leveraging its abundant geothermal resources, Wudang has developed the Guiyu Hot Springs, Wanxiang Hot Springs, Poly International Hot Springs, and Happy Valley Hot Springs, three of which are rated as national 4A-level tourist attractions.

The Happy Valley Hot Springs. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

Poly International Hot Springs features over 30 outdoor pools, and in winter, it offers specialty pools such as an original pool and an herbal medicine pool, attracting over a hundred visitors daily.

The Poly International Hot Springs. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

Wanxiang Hot Springs specializes in combining hot springs and wellness, offering herbal hot springs tailored to different seasons. "We prepare fresh Chinese medicine daily for the hot springs. Since November, we have been receiving 600 to 700 visitors a day," said Su Li, manager of the hot spring center. The traditional Chinese medicine hall, which opened in March this year, also hosts renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioners on duty.

The Wanxiang Hot Springs. [Photo/Tianyan News]

The hot spring resorts in Wudang have collectively welcomed over 30,000 visitors. Today, Wudang is pursuing the integrated development of the hot springs and other industries. Relying on the strength of its local health and pharmaceutical industries, elements such as Miao medicine and Yao baths are being incorporated into the hot spring resorts to create a unique winter wellness tourism experience.