Moist Air, Soft Music & Draped Curtains: Herborist Spa at Sanlitun

Herborist Spa is a fusion of modern spa and Chinese traditional healthcare center. Its moist air, soft music and draped curtains make it easy to unwind. But while the ambiance resembles your typical Western spa – with essential oils perfuming the halls and slim iPods releasing calm music in every room – you’ll be reminded of the pervading Eastern influence during the actual massage.

Try any one of Herborist’s famous “one-finger skill massages,” inspired by TCM acupuncture techniques. For those unwilling to submit themselves to wince-worthy sessions, this mint-green oasis also offers a wide variety of facial spa treatments (RMB 300-880).

Be sure to try the sweet bean congee and specially brewed tea served afterwards, to replenish your body before trekking back out to the mayhem of The Village.

Also try: The Meridian

Herborist Spa
Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6416 5962, 6416 5179) www.herborist-spa.com
朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区8号楼S8-33

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