Shenzhen Hot Springs 2026: 5 Real Hot Springs at Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan, Shiyan Lake, and Tangyue (Tickets + Transportation)

Shenzhen Has Real Hot Springs Too — You Don't Have to Go to Huizhou

Once autumn arrives, the question most Hongkongers ask is "where in Shenzhen can you soak in a hot spring?" In fact, Shenzhen itself has several hot springs and large-scale hot spring and sauna spas, so you don't need to take a two-hour drive to Huizhou or Dongguan. One thing to note: some so-called "hot springs" in Shenzhen are artificially heated hot spring pools, and the places with genuine hot spring sources are concentrated in the Longhua, Bao'an, and Longgang areas. This article separates "real hot springs" and "urban hot spring and sauna spas" into two categories, listing tickets, opening hours, and transport for each.

1. Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan Countryside Hot Spring (Longhua District) — Best for the Whole Family

Located within the Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan Cultural Park, it is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction featuring Lingnan Hakka water-town charm. The park has more than 10 open-air hot spring pools in Japanese style, plus over 30 indoor and outdoor soaking pools, including Chinese herbal pools, flower pools, and cave hot springs, as a natural forest-style mineral water spa.

• Tickets: Adults ¥128, parent-child ticket ¥50
• Opening hours: 10:00 to 1:00 the next morning
• Transport: Metro Line 4 to Niuhu Station Exit D, then transfer to bus M258/B878 to Junzibu Village Entrance Station
• Address: Huanguan South Road, Junzibu Community, Guanlan Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen
• The park also has a water park, amusement rides, and a horse ranch, so a full day won't be boring

2. Shiyan Lake Hot Spring Resort (Bao'an District) — Nearly a Thousand Years of History

Shiyan Lake Hot Spring is located by the shore of Shiyan Lake in Bao'an District and is known for the natural Yulü hot spring, said to have a history of nearly a thousand years. The resort covers 3.9 square kilometers and features 13 Spanish- and Portuguese-style villa hotels, offering more than 400 standard guest rooms and 48 hot spring bathrooms, where you can book a private hot spring space.

• Water quality: Soda bicarbonate type, containing more than 10 elements such as sulfur, lithium, and boron, with water temperature maintained at 63°C to 68°C year-round
• Tickets: Adults ¥98 per person, seniors aged 60 and above ¥70 per person
• Transport: Take bus 392 directly to Shiyan Lake Resort Center
• Address: Shiyan Lake Hot Spring Scenic Area, Bao'an District, Shenzhen
• Amenities: Water speedboats, horse riding, shooting, tennis courts

3. Tangyue Hot Spring & Sauna (Futian District) — 5 Minutes from the Border, 24 Hours

If you just want to relax right after crossing the border without a long ride, Tangyue Hot Spring & Sauna in Chegongmiao, Futian, is the most convenient choice — only about a 5-minute walk from Futian Port, and it's a large mainland spa chain brand.

• Tickets: From HK$170 per person (depending on time slot and package)
• Opening hours: 24 hours
• Transport: Walkable from Chegongmiao Station on Metro Line 2/Line 11; address is 1st and 2nd floors, Block B, Tai'an Xuan, Building 109, Tairan 4th Road, Chegongmiao, Futian District
• Nearly 65,000 square feet of space, combining hot springs, sauna, dining, guest rooms, foot therapy, massage, tea art, film and entertainment, and e-sports all in one
• Hongkonger offer: Show your Home Return Permit from the port to the store and get up to ¥30 taxi fare reimbursed (subject to the store's announcement on the day)

4. Qiushuishan Yunshui Yao Bath (Longgang District) — Most Photo Spots

Located within the Qiushuishan Scenic Area on Nanwan Street, Longgang District, at an altitude of 253.26 meters, the Yao bath ingredients are sourced from the Dayao Mountains in Guangxi and are pure natural herbs. The hot spring area has 16 springs, including 9 function pools, 3 women-only pools, 1 men-only pool, and 1 mud bath pool; overall there are 68 specialty hot spring pools, including milk springs and red wine springs, plus an internet-famous waterfall, an infinity pool, and floating breakfast.

• Tickets: Adults ¥118 when bought online, parent-child ticket (1 adult 1 child) ¥138
• Opening hours: 16:00 to 0:00
• Transport: Metro Line 5 to Baigelong Station or Line 3 to Mumianwan Station, then transfer to a bus
• Address: Within Qiushuishan Scenic Area, No. 2 Nanyuan Road, Nanwan Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen

5. Private Hot Spring House Options: Interlaken Hot Spring and HEY VILLA Private Hot Spring Villa

If you don't want to squeeze into a big pool with others, consider two options:

• Interlaken Hot Spring (OCT East, Yantian District): Located within the OCT East resort area, it can be combined with a day trip to Daxia Valley and Chaxi Valley; transport is by bus to OCT East Daxia Valley Station
• HEY VILLA Xiyujian Garden Private Hot Spring Villa: Focused on one courtyard, one hot spring, with each private courtyard having an open-air hot spring soaking pool, suitable for couples or a family booking the whole villa; the price is higher but privacy is the best

Urban Hot Spring Bonus: Luohu Carnival Hot Spring (Grand Theater Branch)

If you don't want to leave the city, Luohu also has a large hot spring venue: Shenzhen Carnival Hot Spring (Luohu District Grand Theater Branch) is located in the Luohu Caiwuwei center on Shennan Boulevard, with an operating and amenity area of more than 15,000 square meters, in Japanese hot spring garden style, featuring hot spring sauna, buffet fruit and drinks, and massage SPA. From Luohu Port, cross the border and transfer to Metro Line 1/2 to Grand Theater Station, just a few steps away, suitable for a same-day round trip after crossing the border, playing until night and then returning to Hong Kong. Ticket prices fluctuate by package and weekday/holiday, so before booking it's best to check the day's price on Trip.com or Dianping.

How to Get There from Three Border Checkpoints

If you're going to Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan in Longhua, all three checkpoints require taking the metro and then transferring to a bus, so allow a full 90 minutes; driving or taking a ride-hailing car will be much faster.

Practical Tips for Soaking in Hot Springs

• Most hot spring resorts provide shower caps, towels, shampoo, and body wash, but you need to bring your own swimsuit and slippers; wearing a shower cap is recommended in public pools
• Soak for 10 to 15 minutes each time, then get out to rest and drink water to rehydrate; people with cardiovascular disease, pregnant women, and those who have been drinking are not advised to soak in high-temperature pools
• "Real hot spring" certification: The Guangdong Province Tourism Hot Spring Quality Certification currently has 57 certified enterprises; before booking, you can check whether the venue has certification
• Prices rise and crowds increase on weekends and holidays, so going on weekdays (especially in the morning) is the most comfortable
• For buying tickets, you can compare prices via Trip.com, Klook, and KKday, usually cheaper than buying on-site

FAQ

Q1: Does Shenzhen have real hot springs?
Yes. Shiyan Lake Hot Spring is a natural Yulü hot spring, and Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan Countryside Hot Spring is a natural forest-style mineral water spa; both have natural springs. The urban hot spring saunas (such as Tangyue) are artificially heated hot springs, but their advantage is convenience.

Q2: How much is the cheapest hot spring in Shenzhen?
Shiyan Lake is ¥98 per adult, ¥70 for those aged 60 and above; Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan is ¥128 per adult, ¥50 for a parent-child ticket; Qiushuishan Yunshui Yao Bath is ¥118 when bought online.

Q3: Which one can I reach fastest after crossing the border?
Tangyue Hot Spring & Sauna, about a 5-minute walk from Futian Port, open 24 hours, reachable right after crossing.

Q4: Which one is good to take kids to?
Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan (has a ¥50 parent-child ticket, plus a water park and amusement rides in the park) and Tangxia Sanzheng Banshan Hot Spring Hotel in Dongguan (has a kids' playground and children's pool) are both suitable for the whole family.

Sources: Public ticket prices and addresses of various hot spring resorts, Trip.com/Klook platform data for 2026, and a consolidated field test by China Travel JetSo JetSo; ticket prices, opening hours, and Hongkonger offers are adjusted from time to time, subject to the venue's latest official announcement.