Rucheng Reshui Hot Spring
热水温泉
Spring vents in Reshui Town reach up to 98°C, earning it the title “South China’s No. 1 Spring,” and the town is packed with hot spring resorts.
Rucheng Reshui Hot Spring sits in Reshui Town, in eastern Rucheng County. Its geothermal resources are abundant: the main spring discharges water at roughly 91–98°C in large volumes, hot enough to cook an egg outright, which is why it’s called “South China’s No. 1 Spring.” The town is dotted with hot spring hotels, where open-air pools blend with mountain views. Soaking fees range from a hundred or two to several hundred yuan. Around Reshui are ancient villages and Yao minority culture, and it’s about a two-hour drive from Chenzhou city proper. A night here is well worth planning in winter.
Opening hours
Hours vary by hot spring hotel