Yingkou Hot Springs

Yingkou has a long history of hot springs going back to the 1 6th century when it was then realized how beneficial the natural waters were for health and recuperation. In fact, along the Xiangshui River, locals used to be able to dig their own hot spring pits along the banks. The water quality here is of the best in Liaoning with high levels of beneficial trace elements that prompt many visitors to come here specifically for relief from arthritis and muscle pain. Skin therapy has also been long associated with Yingkou hot springs and is still very popular today. The natural hot springs reach up to 80-90 degrees Celsius at times and some people would bring eggs to boil in the hotter springs.

Yingkou is home to many of the larger and newer developments of the hot springs tourism industry in Liaoning. Xiongyue was the first most popular with the areas along with Hongxigu to build up modern tourist resort towns complete with red wine vineyards, golf courses, equestrian centers and high-end luxury hotels. The Xiongyue Hot Spring Resort and the Rainbow Valley resort are two high level examples of what visitors can expect to find in Yingkou.In 2015，the Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open a luxury resort area in Bayuquan making Yingkou one of the premiere travel destinations in Liaoning Province.

Yingkou is also fast becoming a center for exhibitions and festivals in the area.In 2011，Yingkou hosted its 3rd International Seashore Hot Spring Tourism Festival to showcase the abundant hot springs resorts.Also in 2011，the 2nd Hot Spring Red Wine Festival was held.

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