If you want to pull out all the stops, visit O Spa. Located on the top floor of the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, it looks out over the Pearl River. The spa uses only natural ingredients like black rice, red ginger, lotus, and green tea along with pure aromatic extracts to practice a whole array of powerful therapies. O Spa is staffed by the best Chinese specialists in the area, and works not only to relax your mind and body, but also to reinvigorate the vital energy that the Chinese refer to as qi. This spa will give you probably the most comprehensive experience in town, so if it’s within your budget, go for it – you won’t be disappointed.

Getting there: Metro Line 3, Tianhe Sports Centre Station