Duration: 1 day, Time: January, Average cost per person: 500 yuan, Companions: With parents, Activities: Free travel, boutique, weekend getaway. The author visited these places: Shanghai, published on 2020-01-20 at 02:07. The enigmatic and ever-changing metropolis of Shanghai boasts countless Japanese-style hot springs, yet the city’s geology does not yield natural hot springs. Therefore, many hot spring resorts in Shanghai use non-natural hot spring water. For those in Shanghai who wish to experience genuine natural hot springs, they often travel to the nearest Xiaoyangkou Hot Spring in Nantong, Jiangsu, which is the closest natural hot spring to Shanghai. However, now we can enjoy pure natural hot springs right at our doorstep. A new hot spring lifestyle club, known as the urban genuine hot spring, Oriental Spring City, has opened near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Here, not only can you soak in the purest natural hot springs, but you can also capture numerous picturesque Instagram-worthy photos. This brand-new hot spring experience, a natural hot spring baptism, allows you to escape the fast-paced life of the metropolis and come to this tranquil corner of Oriental Spring City to enjoy a slower day, focusing only on leisure and not work, while soaking in the hot springs and waiting for the arrival of the C-position hot spring goddess. Oriental Spring City, the spring of nature, also known as Shanghai Huagang Health Life Pavilion, is Shanghai’s first urban ‘genuine hot spring’, using the 76-degree golden therapeutic hot spring from Xiaoyangkou in Nantong, freshly delivered every day. It offers a natural hot spring health experience to Shanghai residents through hot spring water therapy products and organic healthy dining. The club’s red and imposing exterior symbolizes Chinese red. Within this vast space lies a lifestyle that everyone aspires to. Nowadays, with increasing life pressures and irregular routines becoming the norm for many white-collar workers, we are moving further away from a healthy lifestyle. Oriental Spring City aims to enable urban dwellers to rediscover a healthy life. In the cold winter, it offers the warmth of spring and summer. The most eye-catching feature upon entering Oriental Spring City is the swimming pool-like hot spring pool. The spacious ‘swimming pool’ also houses several treadmills and stationary bicycles, facing the spherical screen of Oriental Spring City. Exercising in hot spring water is a novel experience. Besides its swimming pool function, this massive hot spring pool also creates artificial waves at specific times, combining the dual effects of hot spring health and water play. The most famous feature of Oriental Spring City is the 76-degree Golden Soup, a natural golden hot spring originating from Xiaoyangkou geothermal energy. It uses 76-degree Mangxiao Spring, which has been identified by international hot spring water quality organizations as a therapeutic hot spring, with good effects on skin and recovery. The spring water’s golden color has earned it the name Golden Soup. What’s most astonishing is that the hot spring water arrives in Shanghai daily via insulated special vehicles, a true VIP treatment.
Every day before dawn, the hot spring water of Huangjintang is transported from Xiaoyangkou, Rudong, Nantong, Jiangsu Province to Shanghai by insulated water tank trucks and is renewed daily. This fully shows the strict control of hot spring water by Oriental Spring Capital and its responsibility to every tourist. In addition to Huangjintang, Oriental Spring Capital also has 13 open-air functional hot spring pools such as the beauty-enhancing red wine pool, rose pool, fatigue-relieving mugwort leaf pool, and refreshing coffee pool. In the temperature of three or four degrees outside, soaking in a hot spring of several tens of degrees really gives people the feeling of soaking in a hot spring in nature. Various amusement facilities for children turn the hot spring pool into a water amusement park. If it is night, the hot spring pool is lit up with star lights, making the open-air hot spring pool even more dreamy. In the hot spring pool, not only can you hear a lot of familiar Shanghai dialects, but also see many foreign friends come here to soak in the hot spring. It seems that this Oriental Spring Capital is also an excellent leisure place in the hearts of many foreigners living in Shanghai. C-position hot spring goddesses, which one is your favorite? To welcome the first soak of the year, Oriental Spring Capital has also launched a different C-position hot spring goddess activity, so that people who originally only came to soak in the hot spring can also enjoy a visual feast at the same time. Four hot spring goddesses wearing Victoria’s Secret underwear appear one by one, just like a beautiful landscape in winter, making the entire open-air hot spring full of vitality. Each hot spring goddess has its own unique characteristics, and for a moment, it is dazzling. Some are playful or charming. There is always one that is your favorite. However, I quietly said that what I like the most are these clothes. There is a little sexiness in the exotic style. That long skirt seems to have transported people to the characters in Japanese comics. I can’t help but sigh that only those with good figures can really control these clothes. After the catwalk under the stage is over, it officially comes to the main stage. Located under the spherical screen and facing the swimming pool hot spring, it allows everyone soaking in the hot spring to enjoy the grace and charm of the C-position hot spring goddesses from various angles. And this kind of visual feast is also the first time I have encountered while soaking in a hot spring. The hot spring show has two sessions a day, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, with fixed performance times. The models appear one after another, and many people in the hot spring pool below also enjoy watching it. However, there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes. Which hot spring goddess do you like the most? In addition to the swimsuit catwalk, there are also songs to accompany us while soaking in the hot spring. The lyrical jazz music paired with a gentle and low female voice makes people intoxicated. Enjoying a concert while soaking in the hot spring can probably only be done in Oriental Spring Capital. With one performance after another above, and people soaking in the hot spring and enjoying watching it below, this new hot spring experience gives people who come to soak in the hot spring for vacation more sensory enjoyment. The originally ordinary vacation life of just soaking in the hot spring also has a ripple in the plainness.
After nightfall, at Oriental Spring Resort, this program seems to have not stopped. The lit-up Oriental Spring Resort suddenly has the charm of Shanghai’s nightlife. Even on a cooled night, many people still come to soak in the outdoor hot spring with high enthusiasm. Many people are waiting for the program to start in the hot spring pool. Just like during the day, the hot spring goddesses appear one by one. Compared to the daytime, there is more charm. Under the effect of lights, it is even more enchanting. Oriental Spring Resort is more suitable for coming with friends or the whole family for a spa vacation. After all, the atmosphere here can ignite your adrenaline. During the hot spring goddess catwalk show, there will also be quiz sessions with prizes. The host will throw out various questions about hot springs. You only need to soak in the hot spring and raise your hand to answer quickly to win the special souvenir of Oriental Spring Resort. It can be said that you can win prizes while soaking in the hot spring. The jazz band will also bring more songs suitable for the night, making people forget their troubles in the hot spring water and enjoy the comfort of soaking wholeheartedly. Looking from the main stage, everyone is listening to the warm songs in the hot spring pool. I believe this is also the first time for many people to watch a performance in the hot spring pool. It really shows people’s healthy life vividly. After the catwalk show, the hot spring goddesses also play costume change shows. After taking off the exotic robe, Victoria’s Secret underwear shows the exquisite figure vividly. For men, it should also be an unexpected enjoyment. If you also like soaking in the hot spring while watching the goddess catwalk show, then in Shanghai, you can only find Oriental Spring Resort, bringing a refreshing feeling to your spa vacation life. At night, Oriental Spring Resort presents a completely different charm from the daytime, enchanting and captivating. It is the Oriental Spring Resort at night. The main screen spherical screen will also show various movies, allowing you to watch movies while soaking in the pool. This is really a unique movie-watching experience. Soaking in the hot spring and watching movies, just thinking about it is a bit romantic. Enjoying while soaking, one-stop enjoyment of spa and entertainment. Oriental Spring Resort is like a unique leisure country in Shanghai. With an ultra-large area of more than 15,000 square meters, it integrates hot springs, delicious food, health physiotherapy, children’s playgrounds, and leisure and entertainment. You can soak, steam, eat, and play. As long as you want to take a little break from the stressful life, this place can meet your needs. After entering and registering, you can get a set of bathrobe and bath towel with a wristband. Later, when walking around the venue, wearing a bathrobe will be more convenient. The indoor hot springs are separated for men and women and you can enter naked, but if you want to go to the outdoor hot spring, you must wear a swimsuit to go out. If you don’t have a swimsuit, it doesn’t matter. There is a small store in the reception hall on the first floor where you can buy anything you need when soaking in the hot spring.
Upon entering the changing area, the first step is to store your shoes outside. As this is a temperature-controlled leisure hall, the floors are equipped with underfloor heating, so wearing shoes inside is not allowed. The lockers are adorned with cartoon stickers, adding a touch of liveliness and cuteness. After entering the ladies’ section, you’ll find rows of storage lockers with ample space for belongings, including dedicated hangers for your coats. There’s no need to worry about insufficient storage space. The dressing tables are provided with hair dryers, horse oil, moisturizing lotion, combs, and other skincare products. The bathrooms also offer shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and facial cleanser, so you essentially need not bring anything with you. The towels in the bathroom are neatly categorized for utmost hygiene. This is the indoor bare-spring hot spring pool in the ladies’ area. It’s best to take a photo early in the morning when there’s no one around, although photography is generally not allowed. In addition to the hot springs, the most significant feature of Dongfang Spring City lies in its five health energy fields, also known as saunas. Unlike many saunas I’ve seen, these are exceptionally beautiful. Being in such a magnificent environment helps detoxify the body. The five saunas are named Bamboo Charcoal Palace, Rose Aroma Palace, Mugwort Palace, Salt Heat Palace, and Joy Warm Palace, each with different functions. You can take your time to experience each one, starting with the most visually appealing Rose Aroma Palace, which is adorned with a sparkling, girlish pink that fills the space with a sense of girlish charm. Each sauna room has a unique design, full of artistic and futuristic elements, including some with a sci-fi feel and others with a mesmerizing starry sky. In the sauna rooms heated to over 60 degrees Celsius, even a slight movement will make you sweat profusely, making you feel every cell in your body opening up and the tangible sensation of perspiration. Ladies, you must give this a try. At the entrance of the children’s playground, there is a cute lion mascot, the IP image of Dongfang Spring City, which is adored by children, hence the playground is also known as Lion Star Baby Paradise. For families visiting the hot springs, the most challenging part is where to place the children. Dongfang Spring City has a dedicated children’s play area filled with various toys for kids. Some of the play facilities are not ordinary and require children to think and stimulate their minds. The area also sells snacks targeted at children, and you can smell the aroma of popcorn whenever you pass by. Unlike other areas in the hot spring hall, socks are mandatory in the children’s play area, considering the health of the little ones. The ball pit is not only a paradise for children but also a favorite among adults. Sitting and sliding down into the soft ball pit can instantly transport you back to your childhood. It’s also a children’s intelligence game, where you can insert brightly colored sticks into a board to create various patterns.
Gentlemen need not worry about being bored, as a rich array of electronic amusement machines can keep you entertained for a whole day. The lounge area is often filled with people resting on various types of loungers. After soaking in the hot spring, taking a nap here is perhaps one of the most comfortable enjoyments in life. If you enjoy watching movies while lying down, the movie area here can meet your needs. Although you cannot choose the films, watching movies in such an environment is truly a blessing for those who prefer leisure. On the elevator from the first floor to the second, you can find various complaints and motivational texts, which is a thoughtful touch of the hot spring facility. Have you noticed it? Or perhaps you can simply lounge on a lazy sofa, which is the epitome of relaxation. On the other side of the first floor, there is a dedicated wellness center, the Muxin Wellness Center, which offers full-body massages, SPA treatments, foot therapy, and various other ways to open up your body. It is truly very health-promoting to do SPA treatments after soaking in the hot spring here. There is a unique type of SPA in the wellness center where you lie in the sand and obtain heat through the process of being heated. Due to the complex updating process, only three people can be served each day, and reservations must be made in advance. Seeing the foot massage chairs here, they are truly very comfortable. There are also mahjong tables, which perfectly reflect the elderly’s love for playing mahjong. Hot Spring Cuisine, Organic Ingredients are very important at the hot spring facility, as most people are walking around inside and do not go out to eat. The Qingyangli at Dongfang Spring City is the main dining area. The overall environment of the restaurant is also quite good, where you can slowly enjoy lunch and dinner. In the restaurant, you can also find shelves of organic vegetables, all grown by the staff themselves without any pesticides, which can be considered very healthy. The dishes at Qingyangli are also quite abundant, including Japanese sukiyaki, Chinese seafood feasts, local Shanghai dishes like soup dumplings and wonton, as well as Sichuan, Cantonese, Northeastern, and other eight major cuisines all gathered here. Such amazing food is available for a per capita cost of just over 200, which, considering the cost of living in Shanghai, is already very cost-effective. The beverages here are also very appealing, made from fermented enzymes combined with seasonal fruits, creating a new type of drink. If you get hungry while soaking in the afternoon, you can also enjoy an afternoon tea, with tiramisu, chocolate cake, pudding, and more. Enjoying afternoon tea and chatting with friends is also a great way to spend time. The End. Dongfang Spring City covers all aspects of entertainment, dining, and leisure, making it a place you won’t want to leave once you’ve visited. Whether you’re here to soak in the hot springs, steam saunas, or simply to bring your family for a leisurely vacation, Dongfang Spring City will bring you many surprises. A healthy and leisurely weekend trip starts from Dongfang Spring City.
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