My husband and I are traveling to the Hot Springs this week and we are not sure if we should take the bus or a taxi. Which is easier/better with a 6 month old? I'm thinking that a taxi is about 100 Yuan and I've heard a bus is cheaper but will the bus take us straight to the hot springs or will we have to get a taxi from the bus station in Anning? Also what is a good hotel there? We want a nicer hotel.
I don't have an answer, but be aware that Anning hot springs are not in Anning city, but about 20 minutes drive outside the city.
I am guessing you would need to change bus, but there should be busses to the hot spring resort from Anning. But these are just assumptions.
This article explains how to get there by bus and taxi. Also, this outdoor hot spring has a hotel, but not sure if it's a nice hotel.
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There's actually a direct bus every hour to the hot spring area from the xiaoximen bus stop. 8 yuan.
Just keep in mind that this is Golden Week and all those places will be packed. Not the best time to go there, especially for your first time. Take a bus to Anning for 8 yuan and then take a taxi. Make sure the taxi uses the meter and it will only cost 15-18 yuan. Without a meter they will charge you 30-50 yuan.