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For those with both a tighter travel budget and a bit of a nostalgic inclination, the Lu Yang Guesthouse is a perfect place for about 50 Yuan a night. The Lu Yang Guesthouse is set down an old alley which makes one feel as if they are visiting the China of a century ago. Guests first enter 3 story arched sunlit atrium where it seems like women wearing traditional Qipao dresses should be leaning elegantly against the banister. The guesthouse dates back to the Qing Dynasty, and was once the place to stay for any big names passing through or visiting Yangzhou. Along with the historic atmosphere comes historic amenities as well though. Most rooms do not include private bathrooms, and showers only flow during summer. With this in mind, it’s possible the Lu Yang Guesthouse is more of an experience than simply a night’s lodging.

Directions: Finding the Lu Yang Guesthouse is a little tricky. It is located down an alley just north of the intersection of Guo Qing South Road (国庆南路) and Gan Quan Rd (甘泉路). The alley, called Xin Sheng Qiao (新胜桥), will be your first on the left when heading north from the intersection, look for a clock store. The guesthouse is not too far down the alley, with a green sign, on the left.

It`s a lovely place to have the hot spring and spend a relaxing day there,  very variable hot springs. Flower hot spring area, which specialist in all kinds of flower hot springs, jasmine, rose, herb and so on; Turkish hot spring area which has little fishes that will eat your dead skin; Dead sea floating hot spring are; they even have hot spring with Chinese traditional medicals that will good for your body and health.

Most of their hot springs are outdoors, but they do have hot springs indoors that for winter time.

Their services are quite nice also, you will have dry and clean towers everywhere, with free tea and free soda drinks, and you will have some small snaks when you want to take a break.

You can book a room there and enjoy the hot spring, or you can just go there for the hot spring. They have some rooms that even have private hot spring pool for you own or your family.

Note: for taking the hot spring, you better to bring your own swimming suit if possible.

Taxi or drive there.

Nestled between cosmopolitan Shanghai and historical Suzhou, the Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan, managed by a century-long luxury hospitality brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is the ultimate pit stop for the discerning business travelers and leisure guests. Enjoy one of our 200 luxurious, fully furnished rooms and suites overlooking the picturesque lake. Indulge yourself in our four themed restaurants and bars, rejuvenate in our world renowned Willow Stream Spa, state-of-the-art Fitness Center with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. With 2,200 square meters of indoor and outdoor event space boasting a tranquil lake view, it is an ideal location for memorable functions and meetings. Every event becomes unforgettable memories with our passionate and professional service team.

The Grand Metropole Hotel is probably the most upmarket hotel in the city, as it caters to most foreign business visitors. All of the expected services and amenities of a luxury hotel are provided, and the friendly staff can also help arrange tours. The restaurant is hard to beat as well with an nicely stocked buffet for only 80 Yuan. Room rates are also rather reasonable considering the plush atmosphere, starting at around 400 RMB a night.

Directions: The hotel is located at the intersection of Wenchang West Road (文昌路) and Daxue South Road (大学南路), just west of the old stone Shita pagoda. Visit the hotel’s (Chinese) website for a map.