Gengdeng Hot Spring Hotel in Lushui, Nujiang
Hotel Address
Address: Gengdeng Village, Zao Tang (Nujiang Riverbank), Lushui, Nujiang Prefecture
Hotel Overview
- Opening Year: 2020
- Number of Rooms: 53
- Hotel Phone: +86-886-8883888
- Chinese Name: 怒江泸水登埂温泉半山酒店
Hotel Introduction
The design inspiration for Gengdeng Hot Spring Hotel in Lushui, Nujiang, comes from the mysterious, magical, sacred, and majestic landscapes of the Nujiang River. The hotel aims to create a serene, elegant retreat that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life, providing guests with a chance to connect with nature.
Located in an area rich in natural geothermal resources and ethnic characteristics, the hotel combines the natural beauty of Nujiang’s landscapes with its geothermal hot springs to create an ideal space for relaxation and wellness. Guests can enjoy the charm of nature and escape the urban noise, returning to a more natural state of mind and body.
Hotel Facilities
- Accommodation: The hotel offers private, independent rooms, each equipped with a private hot spring bath and an outdoor relaxation balcony.
- Hot Springs: The hotel uses natural geothermal water from the Gaoligong Mountain range and offers an infinity swimming pool and full-body hot spring spa treatments.
- Dining: The hotel provides organic, locally sourced ingredients from Nujiang, creating a unique, eco-friendly dining experience with Nujiang specialties.
- Leisure and Entertainment: In addition to the hot springs, the hotel offers a variety of recreational activities to meet the needs of different guests during their vacation.
Hotel Culture and History
The hotel is located at the historic site of the Zao Tang Festival, a traditional event in Nujiang. The Zao Tang Festival originated during the Ming Dynasty (Yongli era), and has a history of over 400 years. Every year, from the second to the sixth day of the lunar New Year, the Lisu people from all over Nujiang gather at the Gengdeng Hot Spring area to celebrate this annual festival. Locals bring rice, meat, oil, salt, vegetables, and cooking utensils to set up tents or bamboo huts, holding open-air feasts by the hot spring for several days.
During the Zao Tang Festival, men and women of all ages come together with mutual respect. The elders bathe first, followed by the youth. While the men bathe, the women prepare meals, and when the women bathe, the men go hunting or gather firewood in the mountains. This natural bathing tradition, where people bathe in the hot springs naked, is known as the “Bathing Paradise.” Poetry praises this ritual: “Men and women do not avoid the hot spring bath, washing away the dust and cleansing the spirit.”
During the festival, the Lisu people bathe in the hot springs for three to five days, constantly cleansing their bodies and minds, stretching their muscles, and then gathering to sing, dance, and chat. The hot spring baths are seen as a sacred ritual to wash away the impurities of the past year, welcoming the new year with vitality and positive energy.
Summary
Gengdeng Hot Spring Hotel in Lushui, Nujiang, offers a unique wellness retreat with its geothermal hot spring treatments and rich ethnic culture. The hotel provides an ideal vacation destination where guests can enjoy the stunning natural landscapes, immerse themselves in the local multi-ethnic culture, and experience the therapeutic benefits of the hot springs.
