Hot Springs at
Riyuegu Hotsprings

Hot springs are at the heart of Riyuegu. Rather than presenting hot springs as an add-on feature, the park was created around natural mineral hot spring water, and everything else—from the landscape to the surrounding facilities—has been designed to support and enhance the soaking experience.

This focus shapes how the park feels, how space is used, and how guests move through it as the visit unfolds.

ROOTED IN FUJIAN

Riyuegu Hotsprings Within Fujian’s Geothermal Spring Tradition

Riyuegu’s hot springs are part of Fujian’s long-standing relationship with geothermal waters, shaped by faulted granite bedrock and natural groundwater circulation. Traditionally valued as a way to enjoy warmth and water, hot spring bathing has long been woven into local leisure and bathing practices.

As a purpose-built hot spring park, Riyuegu holds China’s Five-Star Hot Spring rating—the country’s highest certification recognising comprehensive standards across water quality, facilities, service, environment, and cultural integration. The attraction also holds the Premium Rare Hot Spring certification, affirming the quality of its natural mineral waters. It has also earned industry recognition, including Gold Tang Awards for excellence.

THE SETTING

Hot Springs in a Natural, Open-Air Environment

The hot springs at Riyuegu are set within a landscaped, open-air environment rather than enclosed indoor bathhouses. Gardens, pathways, and pavilions shape how guests encounter the pools, allowing the surrounding landscape to become part of the experience.

Alongside these outdoor areas, thoughtfully created indoor spaces and sheltered facilities are woven into the park, ensuring comfort and continuity throughout the visit. Together, the natural and built environments define the character of Riyuegu Hotsprings.

AT YOUR OWN PACE

Built Around the Springs

Riyuegu is shaped around the simple pleasure of soaking. Rather than treating hot springs as a single moment or stop, the park encourages guests to return to the water throughout their visit, moving easily between pools, rest spaces, activity zones, and nearby facilities.

There is no prescribed sequence—guests establish their own rhythm, perhaps soaking for 20 minutes, resting on heated stone, moving to a different pool, pausing for tea, then returning to the water as the body cools and calls for warmth again.

SUPPORTING THE EXPERIENCE

Hot Springs Within a Broader Leisure Setting

At Riyuegu, hot spring bathing unfolds within an environment that supports spending time flexibly. Beyond the thermal pools themselves, guests can move between wellness spaces offering massage and other supporting facilities, swimming areas that accommodate different ages and energy levels, and small cultural elements integrated into the grounds.

Dining areas and rest spaces appear throughout the park, providing natural pauses between activities. The experience remains rooted in soaking, but other elements, whether active or more contemplative, allow guests to shape their own visit across the day.

YEAR-ROUND COMFORT

Seasonal Experiences at Riyuegu Hotsprings

Hot springs are enjoyed differently throughout the year, and Riyuegu is shaped to adapt as seasons change. Cooler months invite longer soaks, while warmer periods encourage shorter immersions balanced with rest and movement.

Adjustments across the pools and surrounding facilities help maintain comfort in varying conditions, allowing the whole experience to remain inviting throughout the year.

WITHIN YOUR ITINERARY

Hot Springs as Part of a Fujian or Xiamen Journey

In the context of travel through Xiamen and Fujian, hot springs parks offer a different mode of engagement. The experience is centred on immersion and time spent within a single environment rather than moving between sites. Riyuegu Hotsprings provides this option naturally, occupying the same half-day structural position as heritage sites, temple visits, and coastal walks, differing in format rather than importance.

A hot springs park visit represents one distinct mode of spending time within a Xiamen or Fujian itinerary, balanced alongside other activity formats rather than positioned before or after them.

Experiences

Explore the range of experiences available within the park, including leisure facilities, family-friendly areas, and dining.

Plan your trip

Find practical information on how to get here, how much time to allow, and what to expect before you go.

Extend your visit

For visitors planning to explore the surrounding region, staying on-site offers a practical base for your stay.

Hot Springs at Riyuegu Hotsprings