China Spa and Massage: The 13 Best Picks

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

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

Review of Shanghai’s Chinese meridian massage, foot care, cupping, moxibustion, and scalp spa, with prices, tips, and booking advice.

“I love massages so I always try new one. It were a Great experience! The place is very comfortable, calm, and has all support and attention with your necessities. Also, the massage was a wonderful experience, trying Chinese tradicional way to massage and relaxing . Bonnie who were responsible to organize everything is always attentive to each details!! I truly recommend it 🥰”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Top rated

Review of Shanghai’s Royal Banquet with Chinese costume, live rituals, guide-led photos, optional massage, and practical pricing advice.

“The dining experience was great and the show was really entertaining. The best part of all was our guide Bonnie who was super nice with us, always available for questions, resolved any issue we had and moreover added the extra touch to create a magical experience for us! If you want to go to the royal banquet absolutely choose this option”

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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 Hot Spring with saunas, salt rooms, hydrotherapy, ice cream, and unlimited fruit.

“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

Review of a seven-day Tai Chi and Qigong retreat in southern China, with English instruction, meals, lodging, airport pickup, and small groups.

“FangYuan TaiChi Centre is an unforgettable experience. Master Ping and his extended family look after you from pick up to drop off. And the in between you are met with generosity, kindness and patience as you begin to start your Tai Chi journey.”

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5.Chengdu: Sichuan Opera Show & Covered Bowl Tea & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $28

Review of Chengdu’s 80-minute Sichuan opera show with gaiwan tea, costumes, traditional music, face-changing, and optional massage.

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6.Xi’an: Traditional Chinese Massage or Spa with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 1 hour - 100 minutes · from $35

Review of Xi’an’s traditional Chinese massage near the City Wall, with foot care, tea, fruit, light meals, Hanfu, and flexible options.

“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.”

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7.Chongqing Luxury Hot Spring and Massage Luxury Meal Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $10Best value

Review of Chongqing’s private hot spring, massage, and luxury meal tour, with practical details on timing, value, comfort, and who should book.

“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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8.Small-Group Gong Relaxation Experience in Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $115

Review of Hong Kong’s small-group gong relaxation session, with practical details on timing, value, setting, and what to expect.

“Incredible experience, I have never felt so relaxed! Martha was very generous in sharing her knowledge!”

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9.3-Day Beijing Tour Tai Chi, Peking Duck, Hotpot and Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $559

Review of a 3-day Beijing tour with Tai Chi, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Peking Duck, hotpot, hutongs and more.

“We took the Shanghai tour last month and it was very amazing so we booked for this Beijing tour again. Beijing does feels very different from Shanghai, I guess it's a little bit more political. However, we did enjoy the tour a lot. Again, the activities are the ones attracts us the most. It's really a lot of fun!”

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10.Chongqing: Active Wellness, Monorail, and Hidden Gems Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $166

Review of Chongqing’s 8-hour private tour with Baduanjin, Liziba monorail, cliff views, local food, tea, and quiet cultural stops.

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11.Private Distinctive Market Tour with Shaomai Lunch and Full Massage in Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $231

Explore three Beijing markets, eat Qing Dynasty shaomai, and enjoy a 100-minute massage on this private eight-hour tour.

“Sorry for the late review. I booked several private tours via Viator in Beijing. All went smoothly. My guide, Serena, spoke excellent English and was very efficient. She was also very friendly, took a genuine interest in me and took time to explain to me a lot of things about Chine, her way of life, food....would happily book again.”

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12.Stone Spa Experience Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $38

Review of Hong Kong’s Stone Spa Experience: warm ore beds, Japanese-style relaxation, dessert, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

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13.Xitang Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Hot Spring Spa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $246

Escape Shanghai for Xitang’s canals, stone bridges, village lunch, and a private hot spring spa day with hotel pickup.

“Had a great day, it was good mix of visiting a water town and relaxing at the spa. Unusual hot springs included coffee, milk, red wine and lavender. John was a great guide. Thanks.”

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