Experience the Authentic Hot Springs in Shanghai at ‘Red Pavilion’

Introduction: During the cold winter, escaping the chill at a hot spring is a delightful idea, espec[...]

Introduction: During the cold winter, escaping the chill at a hot spring is a delightful idea, especially for those in southern regions without central heating. Shanghai’s Dongfang Spring City, also known as ‘Red Pavilion,’ provides a luxurious retreat. This all-in-one hot spring complex, spanning over 15,000 square meters, offers health therapy, wellness, children’s entertainment, and leisure activities.

Location and Features:

• Name: Dongfang Spring City (Red Pavilion)
• Area: Over 15,000 square meters
• Accolade: Awarded ‘East China Golden Therapy Soup’ by a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Main Feature: Daily introduction of natural hot spring water from Nantong Xiaoyangkou

Transportation:

• Self-driving: Building 1, No. 2088, Wu Zhong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
• Public Transit:
  • Subway: Accessible via Shanghai Metro Line 10 from Hangzhong Road and Ziteng Road stations
  • Bus Routes: 911, Minhang 18, 519, 709, 867, Qibao 2, 753, 776, 87

Guidelines and Tips:

1. Pets: Strictly prohibited from entering the venue.
2. Swimwear: Required for outdoor hot springs; available for purchase on-site.
3. Peak Times: Weekdays 14:00-16:00 and 19:00-21:00, all day on weekends. Plan your visit accordingly.
4. Children’s Fees: Under 90CM free, 90CM-140CM child bath fee, over 140CM adult bath fee. Gender-specific bath restrictions apply.
5. Soaking Advice: Avoid long periods, empty stomach, post-meal, or post-alcohol soaking.

Personal Experience: I visited early on a weekend morning, before the official 10 am opening. The venue was already bustling with anticipation. Upon entry, you receive a wristband for self-storage of shoes, and separate entrances for men and women are provided.

Indoor Area: Being among the first to enter allowed for an unhindered view of the complex. Photography is discouraged to respect other guests’ privacy.

Weighing Machine: A free weighing machine is available, but detailed information requires scanning a QR code, which we opted to skip for privacy reasons.

Toiletries and Services: Toiletries are of branded quality, reassuring for users. The back scrubbing service is a popular feature, especially among male customers. Assisted baths are available in a spacious area, catering to those seeking relaxation.

Outdoor Bathing: Red Pavilion is known for its outdoor bathing, with the indoor pools being less crowded. The two independent saunas are a quick route for weight loss, although the loss is primarily water weight.

Conclusion: For those without swimwear, there are still activities to enjoy, and the blue curtain serves as a friendly reminder of the dress code.

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Outdoor Hot Spring Pools: A Tranquil Escape

As you approach the core area of Red Pavilion, the outdoor hot spring pool awaits. Before entering the outdoor area on the second floor, there’s a transitional space featuring a professional children’s hot spring pool. This indoor-like setting ensures that even on a rainy day, children can enjoy their time without disappointment.

Outdoor Hot Spring Bathing: Upon reaching the outdoor hot spring bathing area on the second floor, you’ll be greeted by an array of nearly twenty characteristic theme spring pools. These pools cater to various age groups and constitutions, embodying the saying, “One hot spring every three steps, one pool every five steps.” Each step reveals a new scene, and every corner is a delight.

The main golden hot spring pool of Red Pavilion is the closest to the entrance. Its water, sourced from Xiaoyangkou, reaches temperatures of 76 degrees. Rich in over 20 elements and minerals beneficial to the human body, such as sodium, calcium, and chlorine, this mirabilite spring is highly valued for its therapeutic effects on skin diseases, gynecological diseases, bone and joint diseases, and postoperative rehabilitation. The water’s golden yellow hue, a result of chemical reactions with air, has earned it the nickname ‘golden hot spring.’

In addition to the golden hot spring, there are over ten open-air hot spring pools with distinct functions. Choose from the beauty-enhancing red wine pool, rose pool, fatigue-relieving mugwort leaf pool, and the refreshing coffee pool. Arriving early allows you to experience all the hot spring pools. Below, an exclusive water amusement area for children and an outdoor swimming pool spanning over 300 square meters offer additional entertainment. The water treadmill and water bicycle are unique features not commonly found in many hot spring pools.

Red Pavilion’s unique approach to fitness, physiotherapy, and hot spring bathing is evident throughout. The entire outdoor hot spring bathing area features only one independent semi-indoor hot spring pool, aptly named Secret Realm. As the name suggests, it’s an ideal spot for privacy and relaxation.

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Indoor Leisure and Multifunctional Areas

Facing the mysterious realm’s LCD screen, you can enjoy promotional videos for the Red Pavilion and, in the evening, captivating Hollywood blockbusters. This unique experience, once exclusive to international cruises, is now accessible in the city. Soaking in the open-air hot springs while watching a movie under the stars adds a touch of romance to your hot spring experience.

After about 20-30 minutes of soaking, it’s advisable to move to the indoor leisure area to fully enjoy your holiday. The exit from the men’s and women’s soaking pools leads directly to the elevator, providing easy access to the second floor leisure area and the third floor dining area. Alternatively, you can use the stairs to navigate between floors. All indoor areas, except for the passage to the annex therapy area, are equipped with floor heating, ensuring comfort even when walking barefoot.

The circular second-floor open area is equipped with treadmills and fitness equipment, enriching the soaking experience. Combining hot spring soaking with running and cycling, Red Pavilion offers a holistic approach to wellness and weight loss.

Oriental Spring City has introduced five different themed energy fields from Japan, built according to international therapy technology. These fields use sound, light, electricity, and gas to nourish the body’s internal organs and viscera, offering an upgraded version of traditional sweating. The bamboo charcoal palace, rose aromatherapy palace, mugwort palace, salt heat palace, and music warm palace each serve to detoxify the body, making indoor sweating a popular choice for maintaining beauty.

After your sweating session, you can relax on the lazy sofas scattered around, or retreat to the separated reading area for some quiet time. On the third floor, the food theme park offers a chance to replenish your energy, while the movie leisure area allows you to watch blockbusters while enjoying delicious food, adding a touch of humanization to your visit.

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Enjoy a rejuvenating experience at Red Pavilion Hot Spring Resort, where every detail is designed to enhance your relaxation and well-being. Lion Star Baby Paradise: A Wonderland for All Ages

Discover the Magic Lion Star Baby Paradise is a leisure theme park that strongly recommends itself as a free and open space designed to cater to children’s entertainment, intelligence development, and parent-child interaction. Embracing the concept of a North American children’s growth paradise, the park is adorned with rich colors and cool dynamic shapes, making it a magical haven for children and adults alike who wish to hold onto their inner child. It’s hard to imagine a child not wanting to spend an entire day in this paradise, which also offers free care services.

A Respite for Parents Parents, have you ever felt exhausted by your little ones after a long day out? This leisure paradise, with its professional care services, is the perfect solution to give you a break and enjoy your weekend. While a similar children’s paradise experience might cost hundreds of yuan per visit, at Oriental Spring City, it comes as a complimentary gift when you indulge in their hot springs. Doesn’t that feel like a steal?

A World of Fun and Learning Stepping into this baby paradise is like entering a small world brimming with childlike joy. Wisdom development games are integrated with the latest in sound, light, electricity, and other technologies, creating a perfect blend of colors, shapes, dynamics, and music. Children can exercise their thinking abilities here, making it a win-win experience. Even the ‘big friends’ can’t help but be drawn to this enchanting place.

A Gentle Reminder Remember, the world belongs to children. Let’s try to give them back their space.

Food Recommendations

Main Building, Area A Food Town If you’re in the main building of Area A, don’t miss the food town. But for a star dining experience, head over to the Qingyang Li Green Plant Museum Restaurant in Area B.

Eat Healthy, Live Well This spacious and bright dining area focuses on pure green and natural ingredients. All the green vegetables displayed are ready to be used for your meal, a surprising and admirable commitment to health and natural dining by Dongfang Spring City. The area also offers a variety of global cuisines, including Boston lobster, Japanese sukiyaki, rich local sauces, and Cantonese roast meat, along with more cost-effective buffet dinners.