Enjoy gourmet and wellness delights for the National Day holiday at Mandarin Oriental, Sanya

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

For this year's National Day holiday, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is taking advantage of its beautiful natural surroundings and hosting a series of culinary and wellness experts, offering guests the opportunity for a unique retreat.

Enjoying good weather year-round, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is a tropical sanctuary situated between the sparkling South China Sea and Hainan Island's verdant hills, making it an ideal location to restore one's sense of physical and mental well-being. It also has the only resort spa on Hainan Island licensed to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine.

From Sept 30 to Oct 5 , guests can make the most of special offer rejuvenating opportunities and culinary experiences when booking the National Day Holiday Wellness Retreat package. 

The retreat features a healing Singing Bowl class to restore the equilibrium of the mind, body and soul, led by Tibetan singing bowl healer Mayu Nishibe, along with a range of healthy gourmet cooking. On certain dates, guests will have the opportunity to sample a nine-course tasting menu created by Michelin star Chef Stefan Stiller or savour Nyonya delicacies made by Muhammad Asaari bin Johari of Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.

Priced from 1,801 yuan ($262.28) per night, the National Day Holiday Wellness Retreat package includes:

·         Terrace Room luxury accommodation for a two-night stay

·         Daily breakfast at Pavilion Restaurant for two people

·         One-hour Tibetan Singing Bowl group class with Mayu Nishibe

·         Daily morning complimentary wellness class with Mayu Nishibe

·         Priority reservations for Chef Stiller and Chef Johari's menus

"We're offering guests an opportunity to enjoy a wellness retreat at the resort over the National Day holiday that focuses on five elements: nourishment, movement, well-being, stillness and connections, which combine to help people relax, rejuvenate and recharge," says Eric Kee, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Sanya.

Tibetan Singing Bowl Healing with Mayu Nishibe

Singing bowls produce sounds that heal and relax, aligning the chakras and releasing energy blockages in the body. After experiencing chronic pain from genetic spinal fusion, Mayu Nishibe sought healing through spirituality, yoga and the power of vibration. Now recovered, she believes everyone has the power to heal themselves. She will share her knowledge on movement, vibration, sound and mindfulness with guests from Sept 30 to Oct 5.

Fresh Michelin Culinary Experience

Chef Stiller has led several Michelin-starred restaurants and his Taian Table restaurant in Shanghai received a Michelin star in September 2016. From Oct 1 to 3, Chef Stiller will be a guest chef at the resort, presenting a nine-course tasting menu of seasonal dishes that diners can enjoy at Fresh, the refined outdoor beach restaurant with expansive ocean views.