Shaoguan's ultimate autumn experience! Stay in a mountain lake villa and soak in genuine hot springs for the ultimate healing

Autumn in Guangdong is hidden deep in the mountains of Ruyuan! A 2-hour self-drive escape from the city with your besties, completely captivated by the lake and mountain scenery at Lanshanyuan Lingnan Oriental Hot Spring Hotel. Two days and one night is just not enough～ The hotel location is perfect! Nestled on the southern slope of the Nanling Mountains, 11 mountain lake villas are tucked within lush forests, designed with exquisite craftsmanship by Mo Bozhi Architects. The architecture perfectly blends with nature, and opening the window reveals the clear waters and green mountains of Lanshan Lake. Taking a deep breath fills you with negative oxygen ions 🌿 We booked a second-floor lake view suite, spacious enough to roll around in. The private soaking pool in the room faces a picturesque mountain and water painting. Soaking in natural genuine hot spring water while watching the sunset is pure ambiance—every snapshot looks like a masterpiece! The first floor has a built-in surfing wave pool; renting the whole villa to play in the water with friends is super fun. The living room is perfect for tea and chatting, so cozy you won’t want to leave～ My favorite is the Bali-style hot spring center! Over 40 outdoor soaking pools spread along the mountain terrain, with elephant sculptures and tropical plants everywhere, making you feel like you’ve instantly traveled to Southeast Asia. The weakly alkaline, metasilicic genuine hot spring water leaves your skin silky smooth. Choose from medicinal baths, petal pools, or the Mirror of the Sky. The infinity pool on the mountaintop offers an unbeatable view overlooking the entire mountain lake scenery. After soaking, enjoy a free luohan fruit tea, steam in the energy room, and all the fatigue from work disappears instantly～ During leisure time, stroll along the lakeside boardwalk all the way to the Little Huangguoshu Waterfall, listening to the tinkling spring water and watching birds skim the lake surface—so healing! In the afternoon, relax at the camping park’s café, order a coffee with fresh pastries, and gaze at the shimmering lake water in a daze. This is what a vacation should feel like～ The newly opened lakeside water park in summer can’t be enjoyed in winter, but just seeing the popular infinity pool and fairy tale water fortress has already quietly made my list to come back next summer! The hotel service is super thoughtful; you can book a high-speed rail station shuttle by phone in advance, so no worries about transportation. Nearby, visit the Bibai Yao Village to experience ethnic customs, and on days ending in 1 or 6 each month, go to Daqiao Town’s market to hunt for local specialties—super fun. If you have more time, visit Yunmen Temple for blessings. A three-day, two-night itinerary is perfectly packed～ Whether it’s a couple’s date, a girls’ trip, or a family vacation, this place meets all needs! Southeast Asian vibes among green mountains and clear waters, private hot spring villas + natural hot springs for double the joy—Guangdong weekend trips are definitely worth it～ 📍Address: Daqiao Town, Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province