Jinfang Forest Hot Spring Banshan Hotel in Anning, Kunming

Jinfang Forest Spring Banshan Hotel (安宁金方森林温泉半山酒店) is a luxury resort with natural wellness at its core. It is located at No. 1 Longxi Road (龙溪路1号), Wenquan Town (温泉镇), Anning (安宁), Kunming (昆明), Yunnan Province (云南省), approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Kunming, about a 1-hour drive.
The hotel is built against the mountain, with the entire structure nestled within dense forest vegetation. Stone and natural timber are the main construction materials, blending perfectly into the surrounding environment.

Founded in 2001, the hotel was the first open-air forest hot spring bath in Yunnan Province (云南省). After years of development, it has become an integrated resort combining wellness hot springs, a water amusement park, and the Banshan Hotel (半山酒店).
On platforms like Ctrip (携程), the hotel has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5, ranking No.1 among hotels in Anning (安宁).

📍 Location and Transportation

• Address: No.1 Longxi Road (龙溪路1号), Wenquan Tourism Resort (温泉旅游度假区), Anning (安宁), Kunming (昆明), Yunnan Province (云南省)

• How to Get There:

  • Self-drive: Navigate to “Jinfang Forest Spring Banshan Hotel (金方森林温泉半山酒店).” From downtown Kunming, take the Hangrui Expressway (杭瑞高速, G56) to the Anning exit. The entire journey takes about 1 hour. The hotel provides free parking.

  • Public Transport: Take the subway in Kunming to Kunming Railway Station (昆明火车站), then transfer to the Anning Bus Express Line (安宁公交专线) to Wenquan Town (温泉小镇). From there, it is about a 10-minute taxi ride.

• Nearby Landmarks:

  • About 665 meters from Caoxi Temple (曹溪寺)

  • Close to “The First Hot Spring Under Heaven” (天下第一汤) Hot Spring

🏊‍♂️ Facilities and Services

Hot Spring Facilities

• Forest Hot Springs: Featuring 47 outdoor pools scattered among ancient trees, including special pools like Milk Pool and Strawberry Pool. The hot spring water is calcium-magnesium carbonate spring, drinkable and suitable for bathing.

• In-room Private Pools: Some room types are equipped with private hot spring pools, offering a unique experience of “hot springs in the room, forest view outside the window.”

• Water Amusement Park: Equipped with various entertainment facilities, especially popular with children.

Other Facilities

• Accommodation: Various room types available, ranging in size from 52–76 square meters.

• Dining: Features Jinquanxuan Restaurant (金泉轩餐厅) specializing in Yunnan cuisine, as well as a Chinese restaurant. Some packages include breakfast for two.

• Leisure & Entertainment: Fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, chess and card room, KTV, and a lounge bar.

• Conference Facilities: Multi-functional halls and meeting rooms to meet business needs.

🛏️ Room Types and Reference Prices

Note: Prices may fluctuate by season and promotion. Please check real-time prices when booking.

🌟 Guest Reviews

• Environment Rating: 4.7: Most guests praised the elegant environment and comfortable hot springs, especially noting that “the pools in the forest are so pleasant, with birdsong and flowers.”

• Service Rating: 4.6: A guest shared that “the front desk lady kindly helped an injured guest and even prepared spray and a gift.”

• Family-Friendly: “The water park facilities are great for kids. It’s recommended to avoid peak holidays due to crowds.”

• Dining Suggestions: Some guests commented “the hotel dinner is average; recommend trying Hunter’s Garden Restaurant (猎人苑餐厅) just outside the hotel.”

🎯 Nearby Attractions

• Caoxi Temple (曹溪寺): Approx. 569 meters away, a historic Buddhist temple.

• Hot Spring Cliff Carvings (温泉摩崖石刻群): About 915 meters away, featuring culturally significant stone carvings.

• Fengshan Forest Park (凤山森林公园): About 1,248 meters away, great for hiking and nature walks.

• Jinfang Forest Hot Springs (金方森林温泉): A 5-minute walk for additional hot spring experiences.

• Golden Tanglang River (金色螳螂川): About 5 km away, famous for spring rapeseed flowers and summer sunflower fields.

ℹ️ Practical Information

• Check-in/Check-out Times: Check-in usually after 14:00, check-out before 12:00.

• Contact: Tel. (+86 0871) 68515115

• Tips: After check-out, you can inquire with the front desk—sometimes you can continue using the hot spring facilities until the afternoon.

• Best Experience: Recommended to visit on weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a more tranquil hot spring experience.