Timeline
16:59
Arrive at Mengding Hot Springs. The pools are comfortable and the area is peaceful. Spend the first two hours soaking in the mineral-rich waters to unwind before the evening crowds arrive.
18:49
Stay in the water or sit by the edge to watch the sun set toward the WSW. This is the key moment of the evening, occurring at 18:59.
19:29
Check the route for dinner options nearby. The hot springs are located about 15 km southeast of Mangshi city center, so you will need transport to reach restaurants in the city after dark.
Local tip
The facility is open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to soak and enjoy the sunset before heading out for dinner.
Check before you go
- Mengding Hot Springs is open from 09:00 to 21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mangshi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).