Ningbo, ChinaNinghai Hot Spring
The Chedi Ninghai
Bamboo hot-spring estate
Ninghai Hot Spring   Ningbo, China
Opened
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
The ChediBamboo hot-spring estate
Villas and thermal bathhouses scatter across bamboo hillsides, with electric buggies shuttling guests between the springs, stables, and ridge trails.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
In-villa soaking tubs and outdoor rock pools fed directly by Nanxi thermal springs.
Remarkable
A valley campus with an equestrian training arena and marked mountain hiking trails.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In native bamboo forest and valleys in Shenzhen Town, centered around the Nanxi hot spring.
The rooms
Villas look onto bamboo groves through full-height glass, and every soaking tub draws directly from the natural hot spring.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
The outdoor infinity pool curves along the mountain ridge, looking straight out over dense bamboo forest.
At the table
Nanxi Pavilion serves local Ningbo seafood beneath high wood-slatted ceilings, and opens onto a riverside terrace.
How it began
JUND Architects shaped the glass pavilions around Ming Dynasty scholar retreats, using low-reflectivity panes to protect the surrounding forest.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.