Nominated by Lhasa Rido Hot Spring Villa Co., Ltd., this renowned plateau hot spring is located in Rido Township, Maizhokunggar County, Lhasa, Xizang—approximately 128 kilometers from downtown Lhasa and 4,300 meters above sea level. As an important medical wellness base in Tibet, the hot spring villa covers 30,000 square meters and was established in 1996. Leveraging unique plateau hot spring resources and profound Tibetan cultural heritage, it has become a top winter destination for cold avoidance and wellness near Lhasa.

Situated in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, surrounded by mountains with 98% vegetation coverage, the resort enjoys a mild and humid climate—forming a unique plateau microclimate. As a hot spring on the "Roof of the World," it boasts three distinctive features: high altitude, high mineral content, and high negative ion levels. The pure and fresh air offers excellent oxygen inhalation and lung-cleansing effects. Classified as a composite medical thermal mineral water rich in fluorine, boron, silicon, arsenic, and lithium, Rido Hot Spring fully meets the national standard GB13727-92 and is revered by local Xizang people as a "Holy Spring" and "Divine Water," believed to cure diseases, strengthen the body, and prolong life.

The scenic area features comprehensive facilities including public soaking areas, VIP zones, a swimming pool, and a hot spring restaurant serving local Tibetan cuisine. Deeply rooted in Tibetan wellness traditions, the villa produces and sells over 50 types of characteristic Tibetan medicinal products under the "Snow Mountain King" brand, integrating thermal wellness with Tibetan medicinal therapy to create unique Tibetan-style wellness experiences such as Tibetan herbal baths and traditional physical therapy—popular among visitors. According to resort staff, it receives nearly 50 daily visitors (mostly local Lhasa residents traveling by car) with a significant increase on weekends. Recognized as an "IMTA International Alpine Hot Spring Wellness Tourism Pilot Demonstration Site" in 2023, this certification affirms its high-quality hot spring resources and wellness services, further enhancing its influence in the global alpine thermal wellness sector.