Finished climbing Wuzhifeng Peak, feeling stretched but cold?
Don’t worry, the essence of Mangshan has another half—the forest hot springs!
Moreover, we found a hot spring hotel built right on the cliff edge,
where you can soak in warm hot springs while gazing at the vast mountains,
an ultimate experience of fire and ice, right here.
🌳 Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Guide
At the foot of Mangshan, there are abundant natural hot spring resources, with many hotels channeling spring water indoors.
Hot Spring Features: It is a high-quality silicate hot spring with a high water temperature. Soaking in the hot spring in the cold winter air, steam rising above your head, while watching the distant mountain scenery, is so comfortable that every pore opens up.
Main Hot Spring Area: Concentrated in the “Hot Spring Town” area at the entrance of Mangshan Forest Park.
🏨 Legendary Work: Cliffside Hot Spring Hotel Recommendation
This time we focused on a highly designed hotel—“Mangshan Fanye” (or other similar high-end hot spring hotels in the same area, such as the cliffside zone of “Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Hotel”).
Location and Environment: The hotel is built against the mountain, with some room types having private hot spring pools, and the most amazing feature is its cliffside infinity public hot spring pool. The pool edge connects with the valley, as if swimming into a sea of clouds.
Stay Experience: We booked a scenic room with a private hot spring. The room features minimalist natural wood style with ample floor heating. The private hot spring pool is on the balcony; in the evening, fill it with hot spring water, sprinkle petals provided by the hotel, and soak with your family while watching the mountain colors shift from bright to dark and stars gradually appear—extremely romantic.
Family Facilities: Besides hot springs, the hotel also has a children’s playground and a book bar. Dinner is exquisite set meals or small hot pots with fresh ingredients.
♨️ Perfect Two-Day Itinerary (Leisure and Enjoyment Version)
Day 1: Cloud Walk
Depart from Chenzhou in the morning and arrive at Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area.
Take the cable car up the mountain, tour the cliff plank road, and enjoy the rime and sea of clouds.
In the afternoon, descend and check in directly at the “Mangshan Fanye” hot spring hotel.
In the evening, soak in the private hot spring in your room or the public pool to relieve hiking fatigue.
Day 2: Wake Up Naturally and Breathe Forest Oxygen
Sleep in and enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit the nearby Mangshan National Forest Park (Monkey King Village, General Village, etc.), take a light forest hike along the stream, and breathe air rich in negative oxygen ions.
Have a farmhouse meal at the forest park entrance at noon.
In the afternoon, return home fully satisfied.
🌿 Another Quiet Choice: Homestays Deep in the Forest
If you prefer a more secluded and nature-close feeling, you can look for boutique homestays converted from villagers’ houses deep in Mangshan.
For example, “Mangshan Buzhichu,” which may require driving on a mountain road. They usually have only a few rooms, surrounded by bamboo groves and streams, with hot springs piped indoors. Here, the only sounds you hear are the wind, water, and birdsong—truly isolated from the world. Perfect for families wanting to completely unwind.
🍜 Food Exploration
Inside the hotel: Quality guaranteed but limited choices.
At the scenic area entrance: Restaurants like “Mangshan Yaojia” serve authentic cured meat steamed dishes, fern root cakes, and stir-fried stone chives with eggs.
Cold-Dispelling Remedy: After soaking in the hot springs, drink a bowl of local ginger sugar water or sweet rice wine with egg to warm up from head to toe.
💎 Hot Spring Etiquette and Tips
Avoid soaking on an empty stomach, after a heavy meal, or immediately after drinking alcohol; wait at least 1 hour.
Time Control: Each soak should last 15-20 minutes, then get out to rest and hydrate.
Child Supervision: The hot spring pool edges are slippery; always watch children closely and choose pools with suitable temperatures.
Bring Your Own Swimsuit: Although the hotel sells them, bringing your own is more fitting and hygienic.
When your body is immersed in warm spring water, with majestic snowy mountains and forests before your eyes, you will sincerely feel that this is the ultimate form of a winter holiday. The Mangshan trip is made perfect by this hot spring, becoming a beautiful memory of warmth and healing from body to soul.
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