The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

A traditional Chinese medicine retreat has been developed in Malaysia, 20 minutes by car from the city of Ipoh. Here, you can take the first steps towards wellness, as the spa is equipped with natural products for unrivalled relaxation experiences. With its simple lines, the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat lets the beauty of the sacred mountains enter through its doors, flooded with light. For this reason, it has open rooms, which do not need windows and invite the sun’s rays to tan the skin. 
The music inside is oriental and, when it’s time to rest your body and mind, you’ll hear nothing but bells and sitars echoing between the walls, which is the key to feeling the rhythm of good vibes. You’ll feel the urge to slow down and set off on a journey led by professionals tasked with maximising the experience of their guests through fully customisable wellness programmes. If you’re a victim of unhealthy fast food as a result of the hectic everyday life, check out the DETOXIFICATION treatment, where you can enjoy therapies combined with nutritious, pure and, above all else, detoxifying food. 

Feel the rhythm of good vibes

If your problem is wrinkled and blemished skin, the LONGEVITY programme turns back the clock with options that slow down the signs of ageing through antioxidant body therapies and miracle diets. Similar to the above is REJUVENATION, the formula that works from the inside out, emphasising relaxing therapies that release muscle tension and help you face challenges with a different attitude and wisdom. The fitness area is another extra, where you can adapt an exercise plan to suit your body’s specific requirements. Explore the wonders of nature in a group or individually on a spiritual hike along the mountain trails. Explore the holistic universe, from Qi Gong – a Chinese meditative practice of slow, graceful movements that help you control your breathing – to Tai-Chi – the Chinese martial arts that aim to train the mind, body and soul. You’ll feel your body thanking you for 60 minutes, and you can extend the experience to the massage table, where more than ten types of massage await you. Before you leave, make sure you’ve benefited from the ancient charms of traditional Chinese medicine. Depending on the medical condition, you’ll find everything from acupuncture to Gua-Sha, which is known as the Chinese scraping that eliminates pain. In between reiki and facial treatments, take a dip in the thermal pools, have an ice bath or contemplate the rock formations that make up the spa’s exterior. Find your peace in the Meditation Cave and dare to go deeper inside.