My husband and I took the kids to Tengchong, and this forest hot spring is even more amazing than Thailand's!
by Ethan234 Smith
Oct 24, 2025
Winter is really the perfect time to bring kids to Tengchong for hot springs♨️! The spring water bubbles up from geothermal sources, and this border town is perfect for family vacations. The kids have a great time, and adults can fully relax~
If you're traveling with kids, I highly recommend these natural hot spring hotels🏨. Whether at the foot of a volcano, in the forest, or by the lake, there are flowing hot springs🍃. It's so cozy for the whole family to soak together~
🌈 Immersive family experience:
✔ Stay at a luxury wild hot spring hotel with private hot springs in the room ✔ Light hiking on Gaoligong Mountain, birdwatching and waterfall viewing with kids 🐦 ✔ Soak in natural wild hot springs♨ ✔ Take photos at Heiyu River Scenic Area, like stepping into "Little Iceland of Yunnan" ✔ Eat hot spring boiled eggs at Rehai Scenic Area 🥚 ✔ Visit the Simola Wa ethnic village to experience local culture ✔ Ride a hot air balloon at the Volcano Geopark 🎈 ✔ Dine at Earth Tea Sea with healing tea garden views ✔ Forest picnic + traditional oil lamp stewed chicken 🐔, kids love it!
🏨 Recommended family hot spring hotels:
📍Era Hot Spring Resort Hotel
Detached villas with small courtyards and private hot springs, very private. The carbonated hot springs are skin-friendly, perfect for quiet soaking with kids.
📍Bodu Hot Spring Hotel
Located halfway up the mountain with wide views, rooms have private hot springs on the balcony. So great to watch stars and soak with kids at night.
📍Zoudanqi Gaoligong Manor
At the foot of Gaoligong Mountain, close to Heiyu River and Volcano Park. The volcanic stone private hot springs are unique and great for photos.
📍Mayu Valley Angsana Hotel
Chinese courtyard style, rooms have private hot spring pools, with a 3A-level scenic view outside the window, ideal for families.
🚘 5 days 4 nights family itinerary:
D1 Arrive in Tengchong - Stroll around Heshun Ancient Town - Check into hot spring hotel
D2 Light hike on Gaoligong Mountain - Forest picnic - Experience wild hot springs
D3 Rehai Scenic Area - Simola Wa ethnic village - Tea at Earth Tea Sea
D4 Volcano Park - Heiyu River - Visit Hemu Village ancient settlement
D5 Easy tour of Yunfeng Mountain - Return and airport transfer
Post by Ethan234 Smith | Oct 24, 2025












