4 Of The Best Wellness Experiences You Need To Try In Hong Kong (2024)

​​Vacays don’t have to be all about pounding the pavement to check off a list of tourist hotspots. Sometimes (read: often), it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down and recharge your batteries. Fortunately, Hong Kong is the perfectdestination fordoing both, with a slew of truly soul-nourishing experiences to unwind with after a busy day of exploring.

To kick-start your planning so you can kick back and relax, we’ve teamed up with Hong Kong Tourism Board to round upthe wellness experiences you can’t miss on your next trip.

Tai Chi

Originating as a form of martial arts, these days Tai Chi is the perfect way to centre yourself and unplug. Combining slow, deliberate movements with deep breathing and meditation, the benefits of Tai Chi on your body are endless. Thinkimprovedbalance, flexibility, and strength, as well as alleviated stress and enhancedmental clarity.

Keen to try it out? Join a class atWellness At The Murray, or over atThe Four Seasonswhere you canchannel your inner zen poolside with classes from Tai Chi master Angela Li, then follow it up with an ayurvedic massage at their spa. If you take a stroll through the city in the morning, you'll also find locals practising Tai Chi in parks and other public spaces.

Reflexology

For maxo relaxo vibes, begin your wellness vacay with a reflexology session. A deeply soul-soothing therapy, it involves a practitioner applying pressure to specific points on your feet, hands and ears. The stimulation enhances relaxation, reduces stress, boosts circulation, and supports your body’s natural healing. Ready to get zen? Treat yourself to a Chuan Balancing appointment at the Chuan Spa at theLangham. Promoting the circulation of Qi (the body’s life force) with acupressure techniques, you’ll leave feeling like you’re floating on a cloud.

Or escape to the Plateau Spa at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong(pictured). A holistic oasis, feel the tension in your body melt away with one of their signature treatments that combines reflexology and massage. Complete your pamper session with a Balance Bath, filled with crystal salts, grapefruit and cypress.

Traditional Tea Ceremony

Steeped in local culture, Hong Kong’s traditional tea ceremonies date back to the Tang Dynasty and remain a much-loved practice today. Involving the artful preparation and serving of tea, the 1000-year-oldritual is a full sensory experience, promoting mindfulnessand tranquillity.

At Wellness At The Murray,immerse yourself in the ancient art form with a 60-minute tea ceremony that cultivates self-healing and inner harmony. And ifyou’re after a straight-up tea house, your options are plentiful. A sanctuary in the city, Yu Teahouse offers the perfect serene escape. With a strong focus on healing through tea, sip your way through their list of curated leaves including cloud green and white peony. And for a modern twist on theancient tradition, head along tothePlantation Tea Barfor four-course guided tea tastings, tea co*cktails, pairings, and sparkling infusions.

High-End Spa Experiences

Blending traditionalmedicine with modern luxury, Hong Kong’s spa experiences are truly next level. Thinkqi-balancing massages andseaweed body buffing. First up, get your glow on with a 24-Carat Gold & Collagen Facial at Bliss Spa at the W Hotel (pictured). Or treat yo’self with their My Bliss My Way package, which includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, diamond rose massage, facial, and hangs at Hong Kong’s highest outdoor pool.

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