CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being.

Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing introduced CHI, The Spa in the hotel's Valley Wing in 2007.  The spacious and atmospheric facility offers 11 private treatment suites with self-contained herbal steam showers, changing areas, a colour therapy bath and a relaxation area.  Signature treatments, such as the Empress Imperial Jade Journey, weave in Chinese culture and history alongside the core CHI menu of Asian treatments devoted to vitality.  In 2009, CHI, The Spa Beijing  received  three awards, including "2009 Best Spa" from China Travel Weekly and "Best Spa Services 2009" from Voyage Magazine.

In traditional Chinese philosophy, "chi" or "Qi" is the universal life force that governs well-being and personal vitality.  For people to maintain good health, it is believed that "chi" must flow freely within the body and, when blocked, "dis-ease" and illness follow.  Movement is therefore a key element in releasing blockages.  Body massage, exercise, stretching, hydrotherapy, and movement of the mind through relaxation and meditation combine to assist the body's natural renewal and form the basis of the CHI spa philosophy.