Nanxi River Hot Springs｜A Perfect Autumn Holiday Destination for Zhejiang Families with Kids

Attention Zhejiang moms! The autumn holiday is just around the corner. Have you decided where to take the kids for a trip? We’re departing from Ningbo and want to spend 3 days and 2 nights nearby Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, but want to avoid crowded places. If you have any recommended destinations, please leave a comment below~ Let me first recommend a great autumn holiday spot. This weather is perfect for soaking in hot springs, so I’ve put together a guide for you, enjoy 😂 Hotel choice – Wenzhou Nanxi River Hongju Hot Spring Hotel! We chose to travel by high-speed rail, getting off at Yandangshan Station from Ningbo. There are many trains and the timing is convenient. 🎫 Tickets cost about 70+ RMB per person, and it takes just an hour and a half. From the station, just take a taxi directly to the hotel 🚗. Driving is also a good option; the hotel parking lot has charging stations. We booked a mountain view room since the main purpose is to enjoy the hot springs. For families with two kids, I recommend the family room with bunk beds for the children. ♨️ Hot Spring Tips for Enthusiasts ▪️ Blue Hour Hot Spring Time ☁️ Recommended to soak around 5-6 PM! The sky turns a gentle blue, mist swirls around the hot spring pools, making for magical photos—remember to bring swimwear and maybe a few sets, as every shot by the pool is atmospheric and stunning 📸 The kids enjoyed it so much they didn’t want to leave and kept asking to go back after returning to the room 👶 ▪️ Starry Night Soak Experience 🌌 Soaking in the hot springs at night with stars overhead! The hotel carefully controls light pollution, so the starry sky is exceptionally clear. Relaxing in the hot spring while stargazing instantly melts away work fatigue. The kids pointed at the stars asking questions, and we even did some impromptu science lessons! ▪️ Autumn and Winter Hot Spring Tips 🍂 ▫️ Start soaking in pools around 40°C ▫️ Limit each soak to no more than 15 minutes ▫️ Wrap yourself well in a towel afterward to avoid catching a chill ▫️ Drink warm water to stay hydrated 🌿 More Than Just Hot Springs ✅ Morning Baduanjin Qigong Practice Baduanjin by the lake with an instructor, breathing in fresh air—it feels like every pore is taking a deep breath. Kids can join in too. ✅ Parent-Child Activities The hotel offers many daily activities, check the small blackboard at the front desk. The children’s club in the family floor has a ball pit, and don’t miss the DIY crafts on the first floor. ✅ Hidden Photo Spots Located on the hotel’s 7th-floor star bar, perfect for photos during blue hour or under the starry night—every shot is stunning and quiet. 💡 Tips: 🔸 Stay at least 2 nights to fully enjoy the hot springs and wellness activities; 1 night is definitely not enough 😂 🔸 Bring a beautiful bathrobe for great photos after soaking, pack extra clothes and swimwear for the kids. 🔸 Prepare some snacks and fruits for the kids. 🔸 You can still catch the autumn scenery now—red maples plus hot springs are a perfect match. The autumn holiday is a great choice.