Knead to Relax: Tai Dian Massage Salon Comes to Shuangjing

Tai Dian’s second branch again targets CBD-dwellers. The spa chain’s specialty is the Thai massage (RMB 150 for 60 min), an intense Pilates class for the semi-lazy.

Throw on the provided Thai fisherman pants and enter the wooden bungalow, where carefully draped curtains, mood lighting and soft music lull you into a short-lived state of relaxation. You’ll find a flat mattress in lieu of a typical massage bed, where you’ll be stretched, wrestled and tenderized; expect a few bones to crack.

For a more passive experience, choose the aromatic massage (RMB 150 for 60 min). After your “workout,” meander to the café area for some much-needed light but nourishing refreshments, including complimentary teas, salads, pastas and desserts.

Also try: Oriental Taipan, Bodhi Sense

Tai Dian Massage Salon 泰殿养生会馆
Daily 10am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 3, Shuanghuayuan Nanli (100m west of Melody KTV), Chaoyang District (8751 6223)
朝阳区双花园南里3区4号楼 (双井麦乐迪向西100米华夏银行北侧)

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