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A door, a different world

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2007-01-11 15:54



To escape the hustle and bustle of city life, you don't have to drive out
to the suburbs. You might be able to find all you need right next door.
Hiding amid the towering city buildings there are some top-class spas
that provide clients with a soothing, pleasant get-away from the daily
pressure. So why not step next door and leave all you worries behind?

SPA is the acronym for Greek phrase Solus Par Aqua meaning 'water of
health' in English. The word 'spa' may call to mind images of rose petal
baths and Thai massages, but in reality a trip to a spa is much more
comprehensive, including beautiful background music, aromatherapy,
healthy foods and peace of mind. There are many different kinds of spas,
city spas, day spas and mineral spas, just to name a few. There are also
spas that offer one-day spa treatment and facial massages.

One Spa: go for the music

In One Spa stands out because of its broad music selection, encompassing
everything from foreign tunes to Chinese folk.

At In one Spa, clients can choose their aromatic essential oils out of
five available scents. The philosophy behind it is that the client will
naturally choose the scent that contains the elements his or her body is
lacking. A 90-minute aromatherapy massage costs about RMB688.

Location: 2F, Tower E, Beijing Hotel, No.33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng
Tel: 010-65135812

The Community at the foot of the Great Wall: go for the landscape

The Great Wall Community is located inside the valley right at the foot
of the Great Wall. It boasts 42 independent and unique designed villas of
236 guestrooms. Each has a good view of the old Great Wall and has a
private path leading to the Great Wall.

The community is known for the Mandara massage method. Mandara is the
biggest spa brand in the Asia Pacific region and it advocates that the
massage speed should be in accordance with the client's breathing.
Mandara's signature massage method integrates an essential oil massage
from Bali Island, finger pressing from Japan and other skills from
Hawaii, Sweden and Thailand. The 50-minute massage is given by two
masseuses at once. The complexity of Mandara massage relaxes the body,
instead of making it tense. A 90-minute massage costs RMB 880. There are
also set services lasting from one hour to four hours, with prices
ranging from RMB 1000 to RMB 4000.

How to get there: Take the Badaling Highway and take the Shuiguan Great
Wall Exit. The drive takes about 50 minutes from downtown Beijing.
The spa is about a 15-minute drive from Badaling Airport, which provides
services for private helicopters and small planes only.
Tel: 010-81181888


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