China · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
Good spa & hot spring days fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Shanghai’s authentic Tui Na massage, foot therapy, cupping, moxibustion, and scalp spa, with prices, tips, and honest advice.
“I highly recommend the massage at the SPA! The ladies were careful, polite and took a good care of us. Bonnie was really sweet and explained everything about the massages in detail. Great experience!”
Spend 6 to 16 hours at Beijing’s Shuiguo Hot Spring with baths, saunas, ice cream, fruit, and spa treatments for $60.
“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”
Choose Shanghai hot springs or an evening Huangpu River Cruise, then enjoy guided hot pot dining with private hotel transport.
“My wife and I had the pleasure of being hosted by Alana in Shanghai for the Gokurakuyu hot springs and hot pot dinner. The entire evening was wonderful. Not only were the activities themselves thoroughly enjoyable, but Alana is like the ultiRead more”
Relax in Xi’an with acupoint massage, foot therapy, tea, fruit, and a light meal near the City Wall for $35.
“we did the foot massage option, it was the best to recharge after walking a lot and take a break. very professional and calm atmosphere”
Review of Beijing’s traditional Chinese massage or spa, with tea, fruit, and optional Chinese snacks at a clean Chaoyang center.
“the massage was really wonderful, but no meals served. a menu was sent but nobody let me order ( only had half banana with water). please reserve without meals, better safe than sorry”
Review Shuiguo Hot Spring in Shanghai, with hot spring baths, saunas, ice cream, treatments, pricing, tips, and honest value advice.
“I had such an amazing experience booking Shuiguo Hot Spring for my friends in Shanghai! Even though I was in the UK, everything was so easy and smooth from start to finish. The communication was honestly 10/10 — they reached out on WhatsApp, were super helpful, and made the whole process completely stress-free. My friends had the best time and couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved it. I 100% recommend this to anyone looking for a luxury spa experience!”
Soak in 30 hot spring pools, enjoy a Chinese massage and unlimited luxury food on a private Chongqing day tour with hotel pickup.
“This is a perfect trip, very enjoyable, comfortable, relaxing, with the best hot springs in Chongqing, unlimited delicious food, and what I think is the best massage I have experienced in more than ten countries. Hot springs are like a paradise Read more”
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