Even though Beijing’s atmopshere and environment are not too conducive to public exercise, staying in shape is relatively easy as the city offers a wealth of gyms and clubs. Many of them are attached to hotels or foreign apartment complexes. For those who despise sweating it out on a treadmill, Beijing is a great place to practice mind-body disciplines such as yoga, taichi or qigong.
There is also no shortage of health spas and massage parlours in Beijing. While massage is considered an indulgence in the West, in China it is regarded as integral to the overall preservation of health. The city therefore has an abundance of massage parlours, some of which are far more reputable than others. Blind massage (in which the masseurs are blind) is a particularly popular and affordable type of massage among locals.
Hours:
11:00am until late
Address:
2F Xinzu Building, Ritan Lu, Chanyang Dist.
Oriental Tai Pan is a well-established and reasonably priced spa offering the full complement of massage and beauty treatments. The entrance to the spa is bright and breezy with a warm ambience. The massage rooms are dimly lit, conducive to unwinding and a little shut eye, and do not feel in the least bit dingy. Some of the therapies on offer include reflexology, thai ma
Tags: Massage, Relax
Hours:
Everyday 10:00am to 8:00pm, Thursday & Friday 10:00am to 10:00pm
Address:
No. 43 Sanlitun Bei Jie Nan, Sanlitun, Beijing
Eric Paris caters to a high-end clientele.
Address:
Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District
The Pulse Health Club is managed by Kempinski Hotels & Resorts.
Tags: beauty salon, health spa
Address:
Room 1205, Haocheng Mansion, Zuojiazhuang Middle Street, Chaoyang District.
Tags: Cultural
Address:
6/F Gongti Beilu, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Mountain Yoga is a rustic yoga retreat centre nestled at the foot of the Fragrant Hills, about an hours drive from the city. There are two retreats within walking distance of each other, and although basic, the second retreat is currently undergoing renovation and will feature a terrace that commands incredible views of the city in the distance (on an unpolluted day).
Address:
1st floor of Eastern Inn, Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang
This Shanghai-based massage centre recently opened a branch in Beijing and it has quickly become very popular. Guests can choose between Chinese or Japanese massage.
Address:
No. 1513 Greenlake Garden, No9 Chaoyang Park West Road Chaoyang District
Hours:
11:00am to 12:30am
Address:
No. 17 Gongti Beilu, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing
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