SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute

It's a rare find in China to stumble upon such a therapeutic and incredibly comfortable retreat. Nowadays, whenever I have a free weekend, I find myself wanting to drive back to Shuizhongtian. This visit, after a yoga class, I even picked up some personalized sleep-inducing essential oils. I'm really hoping they'll help with my recent severe sleep deprivation. I adore Yangcheng Lake at this time of year. During the day, I soaked in the long-missed tranquility at the resort, and in the evenings, I enjoyed peaceful strolls by the lake. This weekend's healing getaway felt truly complete.

This is a resort that several friends had highly recommended to me, and I finally got the opportunity to check it out myself. Overall, the price didn't deter me at all. Considering the price alone, the nearly 7,000 package offered incredible value for money with everything it included: 1. I also got a fantastic full-body spa treatment. (This spa session alone would have been quite expensive elsewhere!) 2. The package also included a health consultation, giving me a comprehensive understanding of my physical condition. 3. Personalized meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which made it feel like I was undergoing an in-depth health assessment just by staying here. I wholeheartedly recommend this to all busy urban professionals. Amidst your hectic lives, don't forget to prioritize your health and well-being!

Well, I came specifically for this room, and perhaps because of the high price, I had higher expectations and demands for the trip. Overall, I didn't feel it was very worthwhile or worth the price. First, the room rate was bundled with a wellness package, and the price on Ctrip was only for one person's experience; if two people wanted to experience it, it would cost an additional 1500 yuan. The wellness package included three meals, a body spa, various bathing experiences (basically, a traditional Northeastern bathhouse 🌝), and two consultations, one physical and one spiritual. There were also some courses. However, from my experience, if the main focus is on healing, this itinerary was quite rushed, and I didn't feel my body got any rest (maybe it's just my own workload; I can't finish so many things in one day :)). 🏠 First, the decor is predominantly wood, and because it focuses on wellness and healing, there are many crystals for purification. The rooms are also mostly made of pure wood. Since we were newlyweds, the hotel upgraded us to a suite, and the soft furnishings and design in the suite were very nice, making it feel very homey. However, I didn't quite understand the green wallpaper behind the living room. 🍠The focus is on wellness and relaxation, so all three meals are vegetarian, prepared by the hotel. Breakfast portions are generous, and lunch has a Michelin-star quality, with exquisite presentation. ✍🏻️The service didn't match the room's quality. Requests such as missing classes or having meals brought to the room were refused. Customized service was basically unavailable; everything had to be done according to the established procedures. 🌳The ambiance, however, is undeniably beautiful.

A very unforgettable healing journey! The thermal SPA, singing bowl therapy and time wave projects are all very unique, giving us a refreshing experience of body and mind that we have never had before. The local environment is also very unique, whether it is the surrounding ecology or the integration of architecture and nature, it is amazing. After the three-day and two-night experience, I was deeply moved by Yinyu's eight major living habits, and gained a strong sense of happiness from Yinyu's physical and mental health projects and humanistic care culture~

It was a wonderful 3 days and 2 nights. The arranged health therapy courses were very rewarding. From the front desk to the guest rooms to the kitchen to the various therapy project rooms, every staff member of the resort provided enthusiastic service, especially Wei Fang at the front desk, who provided almost follow-up service, which was very considerate and thoughtful!

Booked for a friend. The environment is good. The health assessment and services are OK. The price is a bit high. I won't choose it next time.