From sheepskin lamps to lotus-carved furniture to meditation scripture fittings, Tibetan artifacts are skillfully applied in creating the soothing environment of BaiMaQuMi Spa. Located at West 3rd Ring Middle, this spa was founded by doctors who are not only skilled in western medicine, but also very knowledgeable in herbal Tibetan medicine.

Herbal therapies are their forte, all for relieving aches and ailments of their customers through services such as the 45-minute temperature-controlled foot baths (RMB 180) or the 90-minute full-body massage (RMB 460).

Saffron, a rare spice grown in Tibet, is the main herb they use, employed for its ability to stimulate blood circulation, promote healthy hair, and help female fertility. It's used in their massage oil, served in their teas (RMB 40), and also in their spa's vegetarian cuisines.

What I appreciate

Foot baths

What customers appreciate

Traditional Tibetan herbal therapies

Few residents in the Jing An Zhuang area are unfamiliar with the Double-Tree Massage Center, hidden in a quiet street near the northern part of East Third Ring Road. Not only do they offer some unique massages, but they can also make house-calls if you’re living nearby.

Double Tree came about three years ago when several professional masseuses decided to open their own shop. Their services include face, shoulders, back, and whole-body massages. Prices range from RMB 38 to RMB 68 per hour.

For customers who want a pedicure, they also give excellent foot massages. Among the interesting services Ba Guan or Cupping treatment, which the process of drawing blood from the body by the application of cupping glass as for relieving internal congestion. This treatment has proved to be quite effective in curing fever and other illnesses. Price is RMB 28.

Upon request, they can come to your home to give massages at RMB 128 / h. The service is popular with the older Beijingers. The masseuses are experienced in dealing with foreign customers, so communication is not a problem.

What I appreciate

Good services. Interesting massages

What customers appreciate

Good services and affordable prices

Dolphin Bay, a nail salon chain, is well-known for painting beautiful nails. One of which is located on the middle of North 3rd Ring Road.

The salon is small, but clean and orderly. They offer 8 types of services, from the basic care to nail-painting. Just tell them what you’re looking for, and they will recommend the perfect nail polish for your personality and needs.

While most customers are young girls, you can find a few middle-aged women. Each nail job requires at least 30 minutes, sometimes a lot longer.So make sure you have some time before going.  

Prices range from RMB 20 to RMB 400 per service. They give discounts to repeat customers though, anywhere from 20% to 50%, depending on how many times you “repeat”. The workers can speak a little English, so communication is not a problem.

What I appreciated:

The basic fingernails’ care

What customers appreciate:

The professional skill and recommendation

Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat, a Sanlitun area Dragonfly Massage & Nails Salon, distinguishes itself from other similar places as an appealing establishment attending to all your needs: massage, pedicure, manicure and waxing.

Massage services range from 30-minute Head & Shoulder Massage (RMB 65) to 2-hour long and nourishing Aroma Oil Massage (RMB 820). Well-trained masseuses give incredible head to toe massage treatments.

They have over 25 types of pedicure treatments, including Remove Acrylic, Stick on Nails, and Paraffin Hand Treatment. The masseuse also recommends waxing services for your neck, lower legs, and abdomen. Prices for nail and facial services start at RMB 45.

The staff is hospitable and speaks good English. So communication is not a problem. They also insure a sanitary environment, sterilizing the tools before giving you a manicure or pedicure.

Come one, and come all.

What I appreciate

Welcoming atmosphere and wide range of services

What customers appreciate

Quality services and tranquil ambience

Hot Springs in Beijing are generally located in the suburbs and a bit difficult to get to. This is what makes Hot Spring No.8 so unique, as it is located on Chaoyang Park Road in Beijing’s CBD district (the business area situated east of the Forbidden City, alongside the 3^rd Ring Road). Its situation makes this hot spring spa a great place to relax at after an exhausting day at work or of sightseeing around town.

Born 2500 meters underground, the spring waters surface at constant temperature throughout the year. Such waters gently clean your skin while easing and soothing your aching muscles. Hot Spring No. 8 offers a full range of spa services: Beauty, Health, and Medical, with the prices range from 100 RMBs to 5,000 RMBs.

After relaxing in the spa, you can pamper yourself with a nice massage. The most popular type is the Chinese health-preserving massage. Its prices RMB 1000

And if that’s not enough, the spa also owns several restaurants in the neighborhood, so you can even enjoy a hearty meal next door after your treatment.

What I appreciate

Welcoming atmosphere and quality service

What customers appreciate

Quality service and a relaxing atmosphere

The origin of reflexology dates back over 4,000 years to ancient China. This healing technique is closely linked to Acupuncture and makes use of energy channels related to specific organs and functions. It has long been used in China for back and neck pains, digestive disorders, constipation, and many other illnesses.

Wuzhisheng Feet Reflection Health Center, with their expertise in TCM (Tradition Chinese Medicine), offers quality foot & spinal flexology and other massage services. The therapists are certificated professions from prestigious TCM colleges. During the therapy, they stimulate various areas of the foot to release the blockages. This allows the body to heal in a natural way. The cost is RMB 128.

Reflex Therapy through Medium--the center’s original creation—is very popular recently. The therapists gently manipulate to release undo pressure from top to toe. It helps with digestive disorders and endocrine disorders. This cost RMB 480.

The therapists can speak a little English, and can tell you a little about the methods they use.

What I appreciate

Soothing atmosphere and excellent skills

What customers appreciate

Soothing atmosphere and excellent skills

At the southeast of Jianguomen Bridge, there is a Liangzi Foot Message Branch. Liangzi is a foot massage chain that possesses more than five hundred branches in China. The brand Liangzi means sons and daughters from decent families make money with clear conscience by good medicine, superior technique and quality service.

According to ancient Chinese medicine record, China has a foot massage history of 5,000 years. A man’s feet just like the root of a tree. Root failed before a tree withers, and feet failed before a man ages. Therefore, as the second heart of a human being, feet exert an vital influence on a person’s health.

This Liangzi Foot Massage Branch comprises two floors underground, including 68 foot massage rooms in Chinese, European and Japanese styles. Female receptionists will greet you warmly and show you the way. A foot massage, which costs RMB 138, will take you some 90 minutes during which your ‘second heart’ will be soaked in hot water emitting aroma of Chinese medicine in a wooden basin for 20 minutes, then a well-trained attendant will show her normative massage techniques, surely will you get a wonderful experience. The process will eliminate your weariness, kill germs, ease pain, prevent you from skin diseases of foot, stimulate metabolism and strengthen immunologic function. You will feel very relaxed after that. If you take a whole body massage, it will take you about 60 minutes and RMB 168.

Other than healthcare massage and herbal caring, they also provides herbal food, tea house, net bar, book bar, business center, etc. You will find here a nice relaxing place.

What I appreciated

Professional foot massage, good environment, diverse service items.

What customers appreciate

Healthcare massage, decoration in oriental and western styles, a place to relax.