Spa Profile: CHI, The Spa at China World Summit Wing, Beijing
Located above the China World Shopping Mall in the heart of the Central Business District, China World Summit, Beijing is the pinnacle of luxury. It features a tasteful, ultra-modern interior that blends Chinese beauty with Western style, with rooms that offer stunning views of the city (and from the west side of the hotel, views of the famous Forbidden City) via floor-to-ceiling windows. The property includes four designer restaurants, two bars, a lounge, and four exclusive venues devoted to private dining.
CHI, The Spa is on the 77th floor of the building and is the highest spa retreat in Beijing. It draws inspiration from the legendary Shangri-La, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being, and offers treatments that showcase Chinese traditional wellness culture using natural botanical and herbal products. Guests also have access to the Fitness Centre and Health Club, which feature a heated indoor swimming pool, 24-hour state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounge.
We spoke with Alie Wu, Health Club and Spa Manager at China World Summit Wing, Beijing, who shared insider tips and special spa bonuses, recommended treatments to try, and more.
Why You’ll Love It: China World Summit Wing, Beijing’s CHI, The Spa has superbly-equipped treatment rooms and a cozy environment. Our professional technicians use outstanding products and utilize the latest scientific advances to ensure our guests have an optimal experience.
Our guests love the unique spa experiences that we offer. The spa is luxurious yet down-to-earth, our well-trained therapists are fully trained, and the spa has ergonomic support equipment, including a treatment bed, face cradle, neck pillow, and leg bolster.
The spa’s Sense of Place experiences use natural products that provide revitalizing, therapeutic benefits. All of our ZANTI products are packed with luxe hydrators, natural anti-aging elements, organics, and probiotic peptides. The products are gentle with biodynamic flower essences for healing and calming benefits.
Key Features: Located on level 77, CHI, The Spa is the highest spa retreat in Beijing, and together with the Health Club and recreational areas on Level 78, creates a city-center lifestyle sanctuary with unrivaled views of the capital below. It the first CHI to open in the city’s Central Business District following the success of CHI at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing.
CHI features one of the most luxurious and largest private spa suites in the city and allows guests to indulge the senses, soothe the body, and revitalize the spirit. At 480 square meters, the spa features four treatment rooms with infinity bathtubs and two corner massage rooms. Therapies are based on Chinese and Asian well-being rituals and traditions. Contemporary in design with Asian cultural elements, the spa features a soothing palette of colors and textures that combine to create an escape within its warm, welcoming interior. The treatment rooms feature hand-painted murals and soft, silk hand-embroidered tapestries.
The spa features over 29 specialized body, stone, massage, and facial therapies, including signature therapies such as the CHI Balance and Hilot Massage to both relax and restore vitality. The Mountain Tsampa Rub uses indigenous ingredients and techniques drawn from the ancient healing traditions of Asia.
We also invite guests to indulge in memorable spa rituals lasting between two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hours, including Oriental Fusion, Beijing Summit, and Ultimate Indulgence.
CHI’s featured amenities include luxurious ergonomic bed lining, super soft and breathable microfiber bath robes and slippers, 100% cotton towels, multifunctional bathtubs, curated music to balance the brain and release stress, ambience lighting, and heated floors during winter.
Insider’s Tip: Guests have free access to the infinity pool before and after treatments, which can relieve stress. Our therapists give tips to guests after their treatment to better relieve physical stress that was found during the treatment.
Snacks Served: Homemade cookies and herbal tea.
Bonus: Guests are served a cup of tea in Chinese porcelain with Chinese characteristics. The spa aromatherapy towel provides a comfortable experience in the relaxation lounge.
Insider’s Favorite: My favorite treatment is the Relaxing Aromatherapy Massage, which combines light-to-medium pressure using Swedish massage techniques to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles, and increase circulation. Aromatic essential oils used in this massage respond to each individual’s needs. Priced at RMB 1,288 (about USD $181) for 60 minutes and RMB 1,688 (about USD $237) for 90 minutes.
Unique Treatment: The Signature Jade Lifting Facial, which offers a different facial experience incorporating the Chinese philosophy of releasing blockages in the meridian points with the energetic properties of a custom-crafted jade stone. Jade was used by Chinese royalty for centuries to reduce wrinkles and for its lifting effect. Recommended for all skin types. Priced at RMB 1,688 (about USD $237) for 75 minutes.
Splurge Treatment: The Deep Tissue Sports Massage works into the layers of the muscles, naturally helping release muscle tension from the body. Priced at RMB 1,288 (about USD $181) for 60 minutes and RMB1,688 (about USD237) for 90 minutes.
Featured Products: Our spa features Essence of Shangri-La, Five Senses, Lotus Springs products, Pevonia, Phytomer, and Zents.
For more information and to book a treatment, visit the spa’s website and follow them on Instagram: @chinaworldsummitwingbeijing
[Images courtesy of China World Summit Wing, Beijing]
China World Summit Wing, Beijing
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Beijing, 100004
China
Tel: (86 10) 6505 2299