Wellness is firmly on Shenzhen’s radar, and the spas in Shenzhen prove it. Beyond the buzzing malls, the city hides a network of quiet escapes – sky-high spas with city views, dedicated head spas for scalp and neck relief, Thai-style retreats with a slower pace, and 24-hour bathhouses where you can rotate between hot springs, saunas, cinema rooms, and snack bars.
Each spot offers its own way to reset, but together they show a softer side of Shenzhen – one where you can slow down, feel properly looked after, and step back into the city feeling lighter.
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Hight To Hight – One-of-a-kind head massage experience
Experience a new kind of luxury relaxation at High to High, a one-of-a-kind head therapy spa in Shenzhen inspired by Turkish wellness rituals. Here, you recline in deep comfort while expert therapists perform continuous, rhythmic head, neck, and shoulder massages from above, surrounded by glowing golden lamps and intricate tiled details that transport you far from city pace. Indulge in a full ritual that includes a thorough hair wash, cooling scalp serum misting to awaken and invigorate, and a delicate blow-dry to finish. After your treatment, sink into the plush lounge overlooking the Shenzhen skyline with a soothing cup of tea in hand. More than just a beauty session, High to High is a sensory journey designed to reset your mind, ease built-up tension, and leave you feeling completely refreshed.
Hight To Hight, Room C3, 29/F, Block E, CR Land Plaza, Shahe West Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, m.dianping.com
Thai Comfort Spa (Qianhai) – Most reliable Thai massages
Tucked within Shenzhen’s ever-busy streets, Thai Comfort Spa is a long-standing sanctuary for those seeking authentic Thai relaxation. Recognised as one of the city’s oldest and most trusted Thai massage and wellness centres, its Qianhai branch offers a calm, inviting escape from the urban rush. Here, you can settle into a peaceful atmosphere while choosing from a menu of traditional Thai therapies, including aromatherapy spa treatments, soak spas, and foot massages that ease tension and revive tired muscles. Each session is personalised, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees or hard-sell consumption. Beyond the treatment rooms, Thai Comfort Spa leans into simple wellness comforts and a soothing setting, making it easy to unwind before stepping back into Shenzhen’s evolving CBD nearby.
Thai Comfort Spa (Qianhai), Shop 2-040, 2/F, Uniwalk, 5059 Tinghai Avenue, Qianhai, Nanshan, Shenzhen, m.dianping.com
Tangquan Life TENZ – 24-hour Japanese-inspired spa escape
Escape the city rush and check into Tangquan Life TENZ, a 24-hour wellness playground setting the gold standard for spa days in Shenzhen. Spread across five stylish floors, TENZ combines Japanese-inspired relaxation with full-body indulgence – you’ve got over 300 massage rooms to choose from, plus hot springs, dry and steam saunas, Himalayan salt rooms and more. On arrival, you’re given a smart bracelet that unlocks it all: unlimited access to VR games, cosy cinema rooms, buffet snacks, Häagen-Dazs ice cream and fresh bubble tea in between soaks and massages. The space is family-friendly, hassle-free and spotless, making it just as good for solo escapes as it is for groups and kids.
Tangquan Life TENZ, 1-5/F, Gangcheng Huating Podium, Guohua Road, Futian, Shenzhen, Facebook: 湯崎·湯泉生活Tenz
Thaier Spa – Attentive Thai-trained therapists
Far inside Shenzhen’s hectic commercial core, Thaier Spa’s flagship hides a surprisingly spacious, well-appointed sanctuary from the city streets. Step inside and you’ll find a Thai-inspired haven where soft lighting, quiet corners, and attentive therapists create an immediate sense of ease, a world away from the noise outside. Amid this tranquil setting, you can choose from a comprehensive menu of therapies – from classic foot massages and essential oil body treatments to focused scalp and shoulder work and full-body Thai-style massages. Whether you’re after a targeted pressure treatment to unknot tense muscles or a head-to-toe reset, Thaier Spa’s flagship offers a deeply rejuvenating pause in the middle of Shenzhen’s everyday rush.
Thaier Spa, Shop 1101, 11/F, Block B (Lower Zone), Tianli Central Business Plaza, 199 Haide 3rd Street, Nanyou, Nanshan, Shenzhen, Instagram: @thaier.spa
Comfy Shu Yue Healing Spa (Coastal City) – Diverse range of unique therapies
Set within the Coastal City shopping mall, this calm retreat feels miles away from the crowds outside, with a cocooning atmosphere that leans into a restorative mood for body, mind, and spirit. Here, treatments go beyond the usual menu. You can sink into blissful singing bowl body therapy, Himalayan salt rituals, classic Ayurveda sessions, or deeply relaxing long-wave massages – all carried out by expert therapists in your own private room.
Comfy Shu Yue Healing Spa (Coastal City), Shop 501-4, 5/F, Coastal City, 15 Haide 3rd Street, Nanyou, Nanshan, Shenzhen, m.dianping.com
Royal Chin Spa – A slower, more meditative rhythm
A name that promises royalty has a lot to live up to – and Royal Chin Spa delivers. This Thai-rooted spa in Shenzhen is designed as a deeply calming hideaway from the pace of the city, where the scent of essential oils eases you into a slower rhythm. Skilled Thai-style therapists work intuitively to melt away tension, using time-honoured techniques that focus on long, flowing pressure and precise kneading to restore balance and calm. The experience is as much about atmosphere as it is about massage: every detail is tuned towards serenity and escapism, from the softly lit treatment rooms to the almost meditative stillness that hangs in the air.
Royal Chin Spa, Shop 2309, 23/F, Qianhai HOP International Building, 19 Xinghua 1st Road, Baoan, Shenzhen, m.dianping.com
Aililai – Highly acclaimed ear-cleaning ritual
Book a day of pampering at Aililai, a detail-driven spa escape in Shenzhen. This spot is especially loved for its signature ear-cleaning ritual – a treatment that leaves you feeling featherlight and deeply taken care of. You can also sink into a luxurious bubble bath to soften the day away before moving on to a shoulder and neck massage that slowly unravels built-up stiffness. With warm staff, private, immaculate rooms and a focus on gentle care, Aililai creates an experience that feels both soothing and restorative – ideal for anyone craving complete calm and elevated comfort.
Aililai, 2A01-2, Times Square Excellence, 4068 Yitian Road, Futian, Shenzhen, m.dianping.com
Xiyuan Li – Serious muscle tension relief
Xiyuan Li is where meticulous cleanliness and expert hands meet, creating one of Shenzhen’s most soothing spa experiences. This pristine address is known for massages that land at exactly the right pressure – never too soft, never too firm – making it a firm favourite for anyone serious about easing tension. Treatments focus on focused relief: therapists work with a controlled touch to release tight muscles, soften stubborn knots, and quiet a stressed-out mind without overwhelming the body.
Xiyuan Li, Shop 808, Modern International Mansion, 3038 Jintian Road, Futian, Shenzhen, m.dianping
Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.
