Liaoning is a province in northeast China on the Bohai and Yellow Seas, bordering North Korea along the Yalu River. It combines Shenyang's Qing-dynasty imperial heritage, Dalian's beaches and European-style squares, Dandong's view across the border, and a long Great Wall coastline at Hushan and Xingcheng. Liaoning is also the heartland of Dongbei cuisine: dumplings, barbecue, stews, and fresh Yellow Sea seafood.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Tanggangzi Hot Spring Resort (汤岗子温泉)
A century-old hot spring resort with sulphurous mineral water around 70 C, mud baths and hospital-style balneotherapy, about 15 km south of Anshan city, reachable by taxi or bus from Anshan Railway Station.
Signature treatment: Hot mineral mud and sulphurous spring water baths
Jinshi Tang Dynasty Hot Spring Resort (Tangfeng) (金石滩唐风温泉)
A Tang-style hot spring complex in the hills beside the Yellow Sea near Golden Pebble Beach, with about two dozen outdoor pools, indoor pools with fish spa, massage rooms and a restaurant.
Signature treatment: Outdoor themed hot spring pools in a hillside setting
Jinshitan Yudian Villa Resort & Spa (金石滩御垫温泉度假酒店)
A boutique resort of independent Zen-style villas, each with a private hot spring pool, in Jinshitan.
Signature treatment: Private hot-spring villa pools
Wulongbei Hot Spring (五龙背温泉)
One of Northeast China's well-known geothermal hot spring areas, north of Dandong, with several spa hotels using the local mineral water.
Signature treatment: Local geothermal hot spring baths
Xiongyue Hot Spring (熊岳温泉)
A hot spring resort area in Xiongyue, Yingkou, popular with domestic visitors who combine bathing with the nearby Bohai coast.
Signature treatment: Hot spring soaking and spa hotels
Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (辽宁中医药大学附属医院)
A major TCM hospital offering acupuncture, cupping and tui na; registration is normally by passport at the counter or via the hospital's WeChat mini-program. A translation app is needed.
Signature treatment: Acupuncture and tui na massage
Chinese Foot Massage Shops in Shenyang and Dalian (足疗店)
Foot-massage shops (足疗店) are widespread in city centres, open late and inexpensive; check displayed prices and choose venues with clear price boards.
Signature treatment: Foot reflexology with herbal soak
Dalian Xinghai Bay Seaside Promenade (星海湾)
A seaside promenade and swimming beach suited to morning tai chi, walking and summer sea bathing.
Signature treatment: Sea air and promenade tai chi
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.