Shandong is a coastal province in eastern China, home to Mount Tai, the birthplace of Confucius at Qufu, the beer-making port of Qingdao, and Jinan, the City of Springs. Its capital is Jinan and its largest city is Qingdao. The province combines UNESCO heritage, a long Yellow Sea and Bohai coast, and Lu cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Cuisines.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Qingdao Laoshan Hot Spring Resort
A hot spring and spa complex near Laoshan for soaking after a Laoshan hike; verify current name and hours on Dianping.
Weihai Tangdao Bay Hot Spring
A seaside hot spring venue near Tangdao Bay popular with visitors and locals; verify details on Dianping.
Rongcheng Hot Spring Resort
Rongcheng, at the end of the Shandong peninsula, has several hot spring resorts near the coast.
Jinan Baotu Spring Foot Massage Parlours
Foot massage parlours near the old town offer traditional treatments after a day exploring the springs.
Jinan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
A public TCM hospital where visitors can arrange acupuncture and Tui Na; bring a passport and ask at the registration desk.
Tai'an Taishan Foot Massage Parlours
Foot massage parlours near the base of Mount Tai are popular with climbers recovering after the ascent.
Longkou Nanshan Spa Resort
A spa and wellness resort at the Nanshan Scenic Area in Longkou, combining spa with the mountain setting; verify hours.
Qufu Old Town Tea Houses
Tea houses inside the old city pair tea tasting with guqin music, a Confucian-style wellness break.
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Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Hot spring resorts are most popular from October to March, when soaking outdoors is most comfortable
After climbing Mount Tai, a foot massage in Tai'an is the standard recovery routine
Bring swimwear and a swimming cap, which most hot spring venues require and sell at the door for CNY 10-20 (~$1.50-3)
Limit soaking to about 30 minutes at a time and drink water between sessions; people with heart or blood-pressure problems should ask about temperature limits
Foot massage parlours are open until around midnight; check Dianping for current prices and reviews