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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 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: 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 How to get there: Take the The spa is about a 15-minute drive from Tel: 010-81181888
Green Tree Spa: for a quiet mind Located inside the Rich and Force Club, right in the center of CBD (central business district) surrounded by the city's most prestigious office buildings, the Green Tree Spa focuses on simple Thai massage. It boasts eight suites, all of different decorative styles. Each suite has different aromatic themes, but all have a private bathroom and a sauna to ensure that clients can enjoy the whole spa in one room. Services offered by Green Tree Spa include a whole body spa, partial massage and facial treatment. With equipment imported from Location: B1/F, Rich and Tel: 010-58623139/58622277 Located inside the busy business area, the Alexander City Club CBD branch creates a beautiful blue Mediterranean world with healthy drinks and warm afternoon sunshine. It's fitness center including various sports facilities for tennis, squash and swimming and various spas that give clients a chance to rest after sports. Alexander City Club CBD Branch is a members-only club. It issues two kinds of cards, the RMB 599 annual card for ordinary spas and the RMB 13,000 annual card that offers members professional spa treatment including dry sauna, wet sauna and Location: Tel: 010-65970088 Spa Tips Smoking and alcohol are not allowed in spas. Drinking alcohol before a spa is also not allowed due to health considerations. Those suffering from heart diseases, asthma, high blood pressure as well as pregnant women should not do spas. For those having their first spa, or those not feeling well, the spa time should be shortened by 10 or 15 minutes. After the spa, don't forget to spend 20 or 30 minutes in the designated restrooms before getting ready to leave. (
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