Visiting Riyuegu Hotsprings

Location & Setting

Where Riyuegu is Located

Riyuegu Hotsprings is located in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, within a landscaped setting outside the city’s most densely developed areas. Its location reflects the natural conditions required for geothermal springs while remaining straightforward to include in a Xiamen itinerary.

Travel from central Xiamen typically takes around 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. Many visitors combine a visit to Riyuegu Hotsprings with time spent in Xiamen’s urban areas, coastal routes, and nearby cultural sites.

Getting Here

Getting to Riyuegu Hotsprings

Riyuegu Hotsprings is easy to access from central Xiamen, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, and the city’s main railway stations.

Most visitors travel by taxi or ride-hailing services, which are widely available and provide a direct route to the park. Public transport is also possible using the metro, with a transfer to a dedicated shuttle service operating between the nearest station and Riyuegu Hotsprings.

Visiting Riyuegu as part of a planned half-day or full-day trip from Xiamen is straightforward.

Time Planning

How Much Time to Allow for a Visit

Many visitors plan around half a day at Riyuegu Hotsprings. This allows time to enjoy the hot springs, move between different zones, and take breaks within the park. Choosing a hot spring visit typically replaces another half-day activity rather than being layered on top of several other activities.

Visitors travelling with family, those who prefer to explore more of the park’s facilities, or travellers with additional time in Xiamen may choose to spend a full day. Some visitors spread their time across more than one visit by staying on-site.

Park Overview

Park Layout and Orientation

Riyuegu Hotsprings is a large, walkable park made up of multiple zones connected by landscaped paths. Hot spring areas, wellness facilities, dining spaces, and family-friendly water areas are distributed across the grounds. The map below provides an overview of the layout before your arrival.

Overview map showing the layout of the hot spring park at Riyuegu Hotsprings.

For Families

Visiting with Children and Family

The park’s layout allows visitors of different ages and energy levels to spend time in the same location without following a single schedule.

Children tend to spend more time in interactive water areas and shallow pools, while adults often gravitate toward quieter soaking zones and nearby facilities. This structure allows families to remain together while moving through the park at their own pace.

Within Your Itinerary

Combining Riyuegu with Other Attractions

Many travellers include Riyuegu Hotsprings as one element of a broader journey through Xiamen or Fujian. A hot spring park visit is often planned alongside activities such as exploring Gulangyu Island, visiting Xiamen University, walking coastal routes, or travelling to regional destinations including UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Fujian Tulou and historic areas of Quanzhou.

A visit to Riyuegu typically occupies a half-day or full-day time block and is planned as an alternative to other activities during that period. Some visitors schedule the visit on the same day as lighter sightseeing nearby, while others dedicate a full day to the park.

Staying On-Site

On-Site Accommodation

On-site accommodation is available for visitors who choose to spread their visit across multiple days. Staying on-site allows guests to have easier access to Riyuegu Hotsprings Park.

Further details about accommodation are available on the Stay page.

Get In Touch

Questions Before Your Visit

If you have questions before your visit, our team can be reached by phone at +86 592 631 2222 or by email at reservation@riyuegu.com.

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