Chengdu Bathhouse Guide for Foreign Travelers: Where to Relax Like a Local (With Food, Games & 24-Hour Stays!)
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In most Western countries, a “bathhouse” means a sauna or a quiet spa.But in Chengdu? A high-end bathhouse (xǐyù zhōngxīn, 洗浴中心) is like a luxury resort, all-inclusive hotel, and entertainment park rolled into one—and you can stay for 18–20 hours for under $50!
I’ve lived in Chengdu for 10 years. I once took a tired Canadian friend here after he hiked Qingcheng Mountain. He said: “This is better than my hotel. I ate lobster, played PS5, and napped in a private pod—all for ¥300!”
This guide shows you the 5 best bathhouses in Chengdu for foreign travelers—with real prices, English-friendliness, and what to expect. No confusing signs. No awkward moments. Just pure relaxation, great food, and local-style fun.
Chengdu Bathhouse Guide for Foreign Travelers
Fufu Tang (Fufu汤)
Location: B1, Huaqianji Mall, Yihuan Road, Chengdu (Yihuan Lu, 一环路)
Price: Around ¥300 per person
Hours: 18-hour access (enter by 7 PM to get 4 meals)
Fufu Tang is perfect for families or friend groups. It has a heated indoor pool, premium shampoo (L’Occitane!), and a huge food hall with wagyu sukiyaki, oysters, sashimi, and unlimited fresh fruit.
There’s also a snack wall, soda bar, kids’ play zone, and gaming area with PS5 and arcade machines.
A UK mom told me: “My kids played for hours while I soaked in the hot tub and ate grilled scallops. Best ¥300 I’ve ever spent.”
Tip: Go at 7 PM. That way, you get dinner, late-night snacks, breakfast, and lunch—all included.
Qianshen (浅深)
Location: No. 798, Tianfu 1st Street, Chengdu (Tianfu Yijie, 天府一街)
Price: Higher-end (estimated ¥400–600)
Size: Over 15,000 sqm—bigger than two football fields!
Qianshen feels like a 5-star wellness resort. The space is spotless, staff are professional, and your ticket includes bathrobe, slippers, breakfast, and midnight snacks.
They serve fresh-made Cantonese and yakitori dishes (lunch/dinner buffet costs extra). No frozen food—everything is cooked live.
A Brazilian businessman said: “I hosted a client here. We bathed, ate roast duck, and talked in a quiet lounge. He loved it more than a fancy restaurant.”
Tip: Book the dinner buffet if you’re hungry. But even without it, the free fruits and drinks (like coconut water and craft sodas) are top quality.
Tangleyuan (汤乐源)
Location: No. 10, Keyuan South 1st Road, Chengdu High-Tech Zone (Ke Yuan Nan Yi Lu, 科园南一路)
Price: Around ¥200
Style: Japanese-inspired “onsen” (hot spring) culture
Tangleyuan brings Japan’s sentō (public bath) vibe to Chengdu. Think wooden tubs, red wine baths, herbal soaks, and tatami rest areas.
It also has billiards, karaoke rooms, a cinema, and a kids’ zone. Your ticket covers 4 meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night soup.
A German backpacker told me: “I felt like I was in Kyoto—but with better food and cheaper price!”
Tip: Try the red wine bath—it’s great for your skin. And bring a swimsuit if you’re shy (most locals go nude in gender-segregated areas, but foreigners can wear suits).
Tangyue (汤悦)
Locations:
Chunxi Road Store: No. 55, Zouma Street (Zouma Jie, 走马街)
Tianfu Square Store: No. 322, Shangdong Street (Shangdong Dajie, 上东大街)
Price: Around ¥100 for 20 hours
Best for: Budget travelers & Instagram lovers
Tangyue is Chengdu’s most stylish budget bathhouse. The Chunxi Road branch has 6 floors of baths, saunas, and chill zones.
Rest areas are split into private pods—great for naps. There’s a women-only floor, a “cave-style” sauna, and even a stress-relief room where you can smash old phones (safely!).
A Canadian student said: “I took 50 photos in the ‘space capsule’ sauna. My friends thought I went to a sci-fi hotel!”
Tip: Go to the Chunxi Road location—it’s near IFS and Taikoo Li. Easy to find with Google Maps.
Ziyue Yunxiang Tangquan (紫悦云享汤泉)
Location: No. 88, Shuxiu East Road, Chengdu (Shuxiu Dong Lu, 蜀绣东路)
Price: Mid-range (around ¥250–350)
Specialty: Best massage & body scrub in town
This place is quiet, elegant, and perfect if you’re sore from walking. The design is modern-Chinese—think soft lights, bamboo, and quiet music.
Their body scrub (cuō zǎo, 搓澡) is legendary. Ask for “Number 8 scrubber”—multiple guests told me he’s the best.
A French traveler messaged me: “After 3 days in Chengdu, my feet hurt. The scrub + foot massage here saved me. I slept for 4 hours in the lounge!”
Tip: Skip the food here—it’s basic. But do book a 60-minute massage (extra ¥120–180). Worth every yuan.
Why This Guide Works—and My Top Recommendation
I’ve visited all five places—some more than once. I know which ones have English signs, which let you wear swimsuits, and which serve real food (not just noodles).
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