There is the Longyou Chibi Hot Spring, a precious medical mineral spring praised by experts as "Miraculous Spring" for its suitability for bathing, drinking, and treating diseases to improve health; there is also the Lu River Reservoir clay dam, which stretches endlessly and is hailed as the first in Asia. There is the Xuan Su Cave, an underground wonderland of exquisite beauty crafted by nature. Among these, the Longyou Chibi Hot Spring stands out with remarkable characteristics, making it an extremely rare and valuable medical mineral spring.
According to expert evaluations, the Longyou Chibi Hot Spring not only treats common ailments such as arthritis and skin diseases but also effectively addresses difficult-to-treat conditions related to cardiovascular, nervous, digestive systems, metabolism, and endocrine disorders, including insufficient blood supply to the brain, osteophyte formation, and osteoporosis.
The hot spring water originates from five natural flowing wells beneath Wuhong Mountain, with a daily flow rate exceeding 5000 tons. The water emerges from over 200 meters underground through artificial drilling, maintaining an outlet temperature of 62 degrees Celsius. It undergoes mineralization due to high temperatures and pressures deep within the earth's layers, containing elements such as lithium, strontium, fluoride, and silica that meet the standards for both natural drinking mineral water and medical mineral water in China.
The water chemistry type belongs to silicic acid, radioactive radon, calcium sulfate spring, also known as weakly radioactive radon sulfate calcium spring. Compared to some famous springs worldwide, the Longyou Chibi Hot Spring not only boasts rich mineral content but also a well-balanced composition ratio.
The Longyou Chibi Hot Spring Resort Area integrates hotels, hot spring centers, and villas into a large-scale tourist resort. Its main buildings highlight the unique styles of the Han and Tang dynasties, blending Eastern and Western aesthetics harmoniously. Within the scenic area, lush forests and bamboo groves create a picturesque landscape. Over forty multifunctional, uniquely designed hot spring pools are scattered among the mountains and forests, offering visitors a natural garden-style experience.
Visitors can enjoy waterfalls, green mountains, blue skies, and immerse themselves in the serene beauty of nature, experiencing a feeling akin to "Paradise on Earth." This allows one to temporarily forget worldly troubles, enjoying tranquility away from urban noise while appreciating the stunning scenery and relaxing in the natural surroundings.
Additionally, there is the cool summer retreat of Xuefeng Mountain, vast tea gardens, and kiwifruit orchards stretching across ten thousand acres, presenting breathtaking views like poetry and painting. All these make the area an ideal paradise for sightseeing, leisure, and vacationing.
With convenient transportation links nearby major routes, the Longyou Chibi Hot Spring Resort is located just 5 kilometers from the city center of Chibi, Hubei Province, and is easily accessible from Wuhan (110 km north), Yueyang (70 km south), Changsha (210 km south), and the historical battlefield site of Chibi (40 km west). The resort offers a tranquil atmosphere where hot spring water flows naturally from stone caves, meandering between hills and lakes. Soaking in the warm waters provides a refreshing sensation with bubbles emerging from beneath, surrounded by verdant mountains and valleys. Amidst the mist created by waterfalls and the steam rising from the hot springs, visitors can truly appreciate the idyllic charm of the place, achieving a state of "half-day leisure" away from the hustle and bustle of city life.