Beitang Hot Spring

Beitang Hot Spring is the classic Northeast China soak: resort pools, saunas, and a spa floor on Shenyang's northern edge, beloved in winter when the outdoor baths steam against the snow and the cold air makes the heat feel miraculous.

The water is natural geothermal, the resort is family-run in spirit if not in scale, and the day-pass package - soak, sauna, meal - is Shenyang's standard winter treat. Combine with the city's imperial sights for a proper Liaoning weekend.