A hot spring bathing area at the Xuelang Lake Resort in Shanghai’s Songjiang district. [Photo/Wechat: lehuosj]

The charming Xuelang Lake Resort at night. [Photo/Wechat: lehuosj]

Southeast Asian style buildings at the Xuelang Lake Resort in Shanghai’s Songjiang district. [Photo/Wechat: lehuosj]

Far away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Shanghai, the Xuelang Lake Resort in the Songjiang district is a fabulous destination for a tranquil retreat.

The resort, covering an area of 1,400 mu (over 933,000 sq m), rests in the Songjiang district’s Xinbang town. In addition to spa and foot massage services, the resort also boasts outdoor hot springs, a large swimming pool and a parlor for karaoke. Chinese, Western and Southeast Asian dishes and drinks are available from stylish restaurants, teahouses and bars.

Ticket: 198 RMB (about $28.71) per person

Address: No 100 Hucao Road, Xinbang town, Sonjiang district, Shanghai