Henan is a landlocked province in central China, on the middle Yellow River, that held the capitals of several dynasties. It is home to the Shaolin Temple, the Longmen Grottoes, the Shang dynasty Yin Ruins and Song dynasty Kaifeng, all linked by fast high-speed rail from Zhengzhou.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Tangtaizong Hot Spring Resort (Lushan)
Hot spring resort in Lushan county with outdoor pools and hotel rooms.
Signature treatment: Mineral hot spring pools, outdoor bathing, spa suites
Fengxiang Hot Spring (Luoyang area)
Hot spring complex near Luoyang with mineral water drawn from deep underground.
Signature treatment: Natural hot spring pools and rock landscapes
Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Zhengzhou)
Provincial TCM hospital offering acupuncture, cupping, tui na and herbal medicine; foreign visitors should bring a passport.
Signature treatment: Acupuncture, cupping, tui na
Luoyang Orthopaedic-Traumatological Hospital
Luoyang is known for TCM bone-setting; this hospital specialises in orthopaedics and trauma with traditional therapies.
Signature treatment: Bone-setting and traditional orthopaedic care
Chenjiagou Taiji Village Schools
Birthplace of Chen-style tai chi; schools in the village offer short courses for foreigners.
Signature treatment: Chen-style tai chi lessons
Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Training (Dengfeng)
Monasteries and academies near Dengfeng offer kung fu and Zen training, from single lessons to longer stays.
Signature treatment: Shaolin kung fu and Zen meditation
Yuntai Mountain Geopark (Jiaozuo)
UNESCO Global Geopark with gorges, waterfalls and hiking, used by locals as a wellness retreat.
Signature treatment: Gorge walks and waterfall hikes
Zhongyue Temple, Songshan (Dengfeng)
Large Taoist temple at the foot of Mount Song; morning qigong and walking among ancient cypresses.
Signature treatment: Taoist qigong and cypress walks
Jigongshan Mountain Resort (Xinyang)
Cool summer mountain resort near Xinyang with historic hilltop villas, in the Xinyang Maojian tea region.
Signature treatment: Cool mountain air and tea
Zhang Zhongjing Medicine Sage Temple (Nanyang)
Temple and museum honouring Zhang Zhongjing, the Han dynasty physician, with herbal culture and TCM exhibits.
Signature treatment: TCM history and herbal garden
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Chenjiagou Taiji Village Schools
Birthplace of Chen-style tai chi; schools in the village offer short courses for foreigners.
Where: Wen County, Jiaozuo
Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Training (Dengfeng)
Monasteries and academies near Dengfeng offer kung fu and Zen training, from single lessons to longer stays.
Where: Dengfeng, Zhengzhou
Yuntai Mountain Geopark (Jiaozuo)
UNESCO Global Geopark with gorges, waterfalls and hiking, used by locals as a wellness retreat.
Where: Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo
Zhongyue Temple, Songshan (Dengfeng)
Large Taoist temple at the foot of Mount Song; morning qigong and walking among ancient cypresses.
Where: Dengfeng, Zhengzhou
Jigongshan Mountain Resort (Xinyang)
Cool summer mountain resort near Xinyang with historic hilltop villas, in the Xinyang Maojian tea region.
Where: Xinyang
Zhang Zhongjing Medicine Sage Temple (Nanyang)
Temple and museum honouring Zhang Zhongjing, the Han dynasty physician, with herbal culture and TCM exhibits.
Where: Nanyang
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Winter is peak hot spring season
Carry a passport for clinics
Use translation apps at clinics
Consult a doctor before taking Chinese herbal medicine
Mountain retreats reduce services in winter
Use Amap for exact addresses; hot spring resorts in Xinyang and Luanchuan also exist, check current operators on Meituan