Hot springs feel the chill of anti-corruption

Government austerity campaign lets the steam out of resort business

Beijing's hot springs are feeling the chill as corporate spending cuts have seen bookings for events and end-of-year banquets dry up, forcing resorts to drive down prices in order to adapt to the new realities of the market.

Two years ago, November would have marked the start of the peak season for Rylinwon Resort and Spa in the Shunyi district of Beijing.