China Spa: The 24hr Vibe Foreigners Can't Get Over
“I was shook the moment I walked in.” That’s how American influencer Yemi described her recent trip to a bathhouse in Beijing. For just $50 (around ¥344), she got 24-hour access, unlimited fruit, drinks, ice cream, popcorn, and a bunch of spa treatments.
But the facilities? Next-level. Quiet libraries, beanbag chairs with gaming consoles, KTV rooms, pool tables, claw machines, foosball, air hockey—and even private mahjong rooms...
Yemi says China’s spas are the kind of place you can actually hang out, eat, and chill for hours—not just pop in for one service and bounce.
Fruits served at the spa.（Source: ECONOMIC VIEW）
As "China Travel" stays on fire, more and more international visitors are moving beyond just hitting landmarks and taking pics. They want deeper cultural vibes and a real taste of local life. On social media, "China 24-Hour Spa" has become serious clickbait.
So, what do foreigners actually do at Chinese bathhouses?
“The experience is amazing,” says Qiuyiran (Chinese name), a Canadian living in Beijing. She’s already been to the same bathhouse four times in just a few months. “I love it. It’s quiet and has everything.”
She found the spot online. “It’s huge, the food and drink options are insane, and the outdoor area upstairs has such a nice view.” Her go-to routine? Soak in the hot springs, throw on a face mask, grab a drink and some fruit, maybe catch a movie—then head back down for another soak. “Sooo satisfying.”
Comparing it to places back home, she said, “Canada doesn’t have anything like this. You can get a massage, sure, but then you just sit in a small area and sip tea. No 24-hour spots. I’ve only seen these in China and other parts of Asia. Wish we had them too.”
She also tried body scraping (gua sha) for the first time. “Canada has body scrubs, but this is totally different. Super cool.”
And the price? Totally worth it. “I’d pay around ¥300 for this kind of service, and I’ll definitely be back. It’s so my vibe.”
Inside the spa, you'll find plenty of entertainment and lounge zones.（Source: ECONOMIC VIEW）
Over in the lounge area, Hadjira from France was playing pool with her husband. She says it’s her first time in China, and she found the bathhouse through a vlog she watched online.
Her expectations were blown away. “I didn’t expect much, but it’s actually awesome. Everything feels so new to us—Europe has nothing like this.”
Yemi agreed, saying that back in the U.S., a spa trip usually means booking an hour massage or a quick sauna session. “This feels more like a staycation than just a spa visit. I love that it combines lounging, food, movies, games—all in one place.”
A rep from Shuiguo Tangquan Sihui store in Beijing said they first opened in 2019, but since September 2025, they’ve seen more and more foreign faces—about dozens a day. “We asked around. Some heard about us through friends—some come weekly. Others found us through apps like Dianping or Ctrip.”
“China Spa” = viral gold for influencers
Irish influencer Travis Leon dropped a video titled “China 24H Spa” that racked up 9.57 million views. In it, he shows how he paid just $35 at a Chengdu bathhouse for the full experience. “Cheaper than most hotels. The value is insane.”
His rundown: first stop, bath area with different pools and saunas. “After you’ve soaked until you’re as soft as a melted Cadbury Creme Egg,” you hit the restaurant, where fridges are packed and snacks are fire.
“Then you change into a robe, walk into this fancy hall, and feast on fruit and free drinks. There are pool tables, PS5 gaming rooms, a cave library, a cinema. And a whole other floor for massages, nap rooms, tea lounges, and two restaurants (extra charge, though). The bathroom’s got everything from skincare to styling tools.”
His video blew up the comments. One fan did the math: “$35 a day? That’s cheaper than rent.” Another explained, “These places are all over China. In the northeast, they’re even better—it’s cold there, so spa culture is huge.”
One commenter joked, “Even with passport and flight costs, you’d save money staying here for six months.”
Plenty of video titles throw around words like “you won’t believe” and “insane.” Yemi called it “the coolest travel experience ever” and said she can’t wait to come back and explore more cities in China. (ECONOMIC VIEW)