The 4 Best Massages and Spa Days in China

1.Shanghai:Authentic Chinese Body/Foot Massage, Hair& Head SPA

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 1 hour Our pick

Choose a 60-minute Tui Na, oil massage, foot massage, moxibustion, cupping, or hair and scalp spa in Shanghai. Bonnie organizes the appointment, explains each step, and can translate with the spa team. Expect a simple, clean setting, herbal tea and snacks afterward, and optional treatments charged separately.

“Guide was helpful and responsive. Massages were excellent. Not a fancy place but highly effective and caring.”

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2.Shanghai Guided Royal Banquet Photo (Incl) with Massage Opt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Best value

Spend three hours at Shanghai’s Royal Banquet, where ancient court dances, music, tea rituals, and a multi-course Chinese meal share the stage. An English-speaking guide such as Bonnie or Xi explains each rite, arranges the evening, and takes photos. Costume, makeup, VIP seating, and traditional massage cost extra.

“Banquet was excellent, from the first second when you came inside the place where all decorations, lamps, friendly Chinese girls and boys meet you till the last minute of great show. But that all would not be completely astonishing without our guide Bonnie. She is incredible guide and so warm, friendly and clever person. Feel really happy getting one more Chinese friend with open heart, good sense of humor and clever mind. That I know because even before entertainment she helped me a lot with many other things, not just with banquet. Banquet is real Beaty, with nice performances , many tasty dishes and tea. It feels like you are…”

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3.Beijing : SHUIGUO luxury SPA & Recreation Club day ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 6 - 16 hours · from $60

Spend 6 to 16 hours at Beijing’s Shuiguo luxury spa and recreation club. Your ticket covers hot springs, high-temperature saunas, volcanic rock rooms, salt caves, fruit, drinks, ice cream, towels, a locker, and sauna clothes. Extra-cost massages and special treatments are available, while the club also offers movie, gaming, karaoke, and rest areas.

“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”

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4.7-Day TaiChi & Qigong Wellness Retreat in China

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $100

Spend seven days at FangYuan TaiChi Centre in southern China, where Master Ping and other high-level instructors teach beginners in English. You will complete about 20 hours of personalized Tai Chi, Qigong, stretching, and meditation training, learn Eight Brocade Qigong and 10 simple Tai Chi forms, and stay seven nights with meals included.

“My stay at FangYuan TaiChi Centre was one of a kind. I wanted to take a retreat to learn TaiChi that where I could learn not only the technique but the philosophy behind it and Master Ping exceeded my expectations. For a 7 day retreat I felt like the schedule was very cRead more”

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