China · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 5 spa & hot spring days worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Shanghai Tui Na, cupping, and optional moxibustion, plus foot or scalp spa with herbal tea in a 1-hour calm session.
“They are very friendly and also the treatment is very good. I left very relaxed.”
Beijing Shuiguo hot spring day ticket with saunas, salt caves, volcanic-rock rooms, and unlimited fruit, beverages, and ice cream.
“I can’t recommend this highly enough. For people who aren’t used to this kind of thing, because it’s not common in our countries - just go for it. Super relaxing and cleansing experience. The guide provided all the information I needed and the staff were very helpful”
5-hour Shanghai hot pot dinner with hotel pickup, a private guide, and either Gokurakuyu hot springs or an evening Huangpu River cruise.
“Our tour guide, Alana was amazing! She spoke and understood English well, was very helpful in helping us choose our hot pot meal, and very sweet. Went above and beyond in emailing us info about getting to the Mag train. The hot springs had 10 different areas to enjoy different baths, nude tho!”
Xi’an massage and spa near the City Wall with optional acupoint work, tea and fruit, plus light meal choices for about $35.
“Centro massaggi davvero eccellente. Fin dal primo momento mi sono sentito accolto con professionalità e grande gentilezza. L’ambiente è curato, rilassante e molto pulito, un posto bellissimo dove staccare completamente la testa. Il massaggio è stato eseguito con competenza e attenzione, adattandosi perfettamente alle mie esigenze. Esperienza perfetta durante il mio viaggio in Cina, assolutamente consigliata.”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall day trip with cable car and toboggan, then an outdoor Jiuhua hot spring soak, hotel pickup included.
“Fantastic day out - our guide was so kind and knowledgeable. We were taken to an amazing local restaurant where we ate the best traditional Chinese food imaginable. We took our 12 month old daughter, which they were extremely accomRead more”
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