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China Hot Spring Guide: The Best Onsen-Style Resorts and Natural Springs

Discover China's hot spring culture — from Yunnan's roadside sulfur pools to luxury resort complexes in Guangdong, the geothermal springs of the Tibetan Plateau, natural outdoor hot springs in Sichuan, and the Japanese-influenced hot spring resort industry that has transformed Chinese spa culture. Includes the best destinations by region and what to expect.