3) Longxi Hotspring Resort
The resort is much more expensive than most, but the trip is certainly worth it for the herbal hot spring and the nutritious meals served after your hot soak. In the deluxe villa district at the back, the hotel offers views of Water World and a spacious golf course.
Many tour groups are run from the town to Longxi's renowned day spas - 25 of them, and hotel guests can book these for an additional fee. Here, you can soak your tired body in the herbal hot spring pool- truly a great place kick back for a few days.
Another nice surprise is those Chinese Medicine Parishioners sitting around the hot spring. Go ahead and tell them your troubles; they are offering free diagnostic services to guests of the resort.
And don't forget to order one plate of crab infused tofu soup; it's the best.
Address: No.8 Shunjing Road, Panggezhuang, Daxing District.
Business time: 9:00am-2:00am
Tel: 010-8928-2222
Price: 369RMB ($60)
4) Heyuan Relaxing Scenery Resort, Shunyi
Tucked behind the northeastern suburbs of Beijing in a forest of 800 mu (533,333 square meters), this resort is not actually easy to find. For this precise reason it's worth tracking down. The location alone is enough to ensure a calm and peaceful holiday, either with friends or family.
Its popular hot spring draws people year round, but the resort has been preparing its special Christmas Magic Night which features magic shows, a hot chocolate bath, and a banquet that accepts only 350 reservations. So, better act fast and reach for the phone.
Address: No.2 Yumin Street, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District.
Business time: 24 hours
Tel: 010-6945-7777
Price: 980RMB ($154) for standard rooms; and 2,600RMB ($409) for a suite
5) RGHCM Garden Resorts, Muyun County
British rural villas dating back to 19th century are the special setting this five-star hotel uses to bring customers back to nature.
RGHCM Garden Resorts boasts a total of 447 guest rooms decorated in 10 quite different styles. The furnishings vary in color, fiber, fabric and structure. Able to house over 800 persons, the hotel also provides a youth hostel of 210 beds for back-packing adventurers from all over the world.
Address: 2 Daqiao Road, Miyun County.
Business time: 24 hours
Tel: 010-5979-5222
Price: 880RMB ($138) for standard rooms; and 1018RMB ($160) for a junior suite room
