Hot spring retreat
Soaking in hot springs and sipping a glass of bubbles with the gentle breeze from the sea is romantic. The hot springs also have a very high mineral content containing everything from simple calcium to lithium, and even radium. The hot spring retreat holiday is a perfect choice for family fun.
• Nantong Xiaoyangkou Port
The hot spring at the Xiaoyangkou Port area in Jiangsu Province, as healing mineral hot spring water, contains 2,058 milligrams of ion per kilogram of water.
The 76-degree Celsius sodium sulfate spring, discovered 1,073 meters below the surface, has properties that help fight inflammation, activate the immune system, help heal injuries and help with post-trauma rehabilitation.
Hot springs make for a soothing getaway. A good long soak can rejuvenate the mind and body.
• Wuyi hot springs
Wuyi County, in the center of Zhejiang Province, is the region’s best spot for naturally heated spa pools since it is rich in hot springs. The scenic Qingshuiwan Hot Spring is a very popular choice. Every day more than 4,000 tons of water from 330 meters underground, rich in sodium, sulfates and other minerals, flows through the area. On the edge of the city atop a secluded hill, Tangfeng Hot Spring Resort features an outdoor area of 30 different pools with all manner of different ingredients in the water from milk and coffee to rice wine. Other pools contain aloe, green tea and ginseng.
Mountain retreat
The “lung-clearing tour” is getting more and more popular due to the smog weather. The mountains with around 95 percent plant coverage are great options. Given the recent smog, some travel agencies have promoted tours to places known for good air quality like the southern Chinese cities of Guilin, Lijiang and Sanya and overseas destinations of Bali, the Maldives and Phuket. Here we pick some weekend getaways that near Shanghai.
• Lingyin Mountain
For those who look to experience a peaceful lifestyle, hiking in the mountains is a good option. The Lingyin Mountain in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is famous for the Lingyin Temple whose name translates as “Temple of the Soul’s Retreat.” It is one of the largest Buddhist temples in China, containing numerous pagodas and grottoes.
Tea ceremonies are an important part of Hangzhou’s Buddhist lifestyle and they illustrate the religion in a simple yet delicate way. Pouring boiling water over cured tea leaves, watching them stretch in the water and inhaling the aroma are one of life’s pleasures. When you get tired of hiking, you can have a rest at the tea house with nice views of the surrounding mountains, forests and creeks. You can also try the Buddhist meals. The simple vegetarian meal is exactly what the monks eat each day. A small portion of rice and seasonal vegetables grown by the monks are served with soup or porridge.
• Le Passage Mohkan Shan
Relaxing with family at an enchanting mountain villa is also a good choice for holiday. The Le Passage Mohkan Shan in the famous Moganshan area is special for its origin as a family project. Firstly discovered as the tea plantation, it then is converted a barn into a weekend getaway. With the beautiful landscape, the Chinese and French architectural style of building makes you feel simple and calm.
Moganshan Mountain is also a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. For a challenge, hit the mountains and the steep dirt roads through the bamboo forest. Or if you want a leisurely ride, stick to the flat, paved roads that meander around the region's beautiful water reservoirs.
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