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Relax at a downtown spa
(Life Style)
Updated: 2006-06-02 14:49



Life is full of pressure. Why not escape for a while at a spa? To find
out more about where to go to get away from your troubles, read on.

*Zen Spa

Located in an appealing traditional Chinese courtyard with a winding
creek and blossoming flowers, Zenspa is a peaceful hideaway from the
city. Large private rooms are decorated with a touch of Thai style. With
professional masseuses from around the world, customers are guaranteed to
feel like royalty. .

A soothing shower in a cobblestone floored room starts the spa journey.
Under the instruction of masseuses, visitors choose a spa style that best
suits their needs. Thirty-six-year-old Ms. Xiao, overloaded with the
double burden of work and family likes the heated herbal medicine ball
massage and personally tailored essential oils aromatherapy. All herbal
medicines are from Thailand and concocted following secret Thai recipes.
For her, the detoxifying slim mix oil is the best for depleting all the
harmful physical and spiritual toxins accumulated a hectic life and
overtime work. After two hours, Ms. Xiao leaves Zen Spa thoroughly
refreshed.

Location: No.1 courtyard yard, Jia No.8, Xiaowujilu, Chaoyang
Tel: 010-87312530
Time: 2 hours
Cost: RMB 950

*Bangding Shangquan Spa

Shangquan Spa is decorated in deep colors and its pristine, quiet
atmosphere is perfect for relaxing.

Eve is 24 years old and lives a busy life. She doesn't have time to
exercise, and has shoulder and back pain. When she arrives at Shangquan
Spa, it is evening, and the only single room available has a tub next to
the window. Anticipating that Eve may be cold, the receptionist
recommends a double room, decorated in a lavish French style. It seems a
bit large, but to Eve, who chooses a detoxifying natural treatment, it's
worthwhile.

The masseuse treats Eve to a milk, bee honey, essential oil and almond
cream exfoliating treatment for dry skin, a detoxifying essential oil
massage for her strained back and swollen legs and gives her a hot cup of
flower tea to warm her body and soul. The treatment leaves Eve feeling
relaxed and revitalized and as a side bonus, her acne disappears.

Location: Business Street, Oumenjufu Area, Wanquan Xinxin Jiayuan,
Haidian (next to the UBC cafe, No.23, Wanliu Donglu)
Tel: 010-82552995/82552996
Time: 3 hours
Cost: RMB 860


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