Her jumble of street vendors, army of mopeds, and all-round non-stop buzz can make Saigon a hair-raising ride, but thank the Taoist gods, P&Q is a mere 25 minutes away in Thao Dien Village.
This riverside resort complex is home to one of the city’s most hushed zen dens, the leafy garden refuge Spa Authentic. Indulge with a capital I in a day-long pummel and pep, including classic Thai, Swedish and foot massages as well as mud body scrubs and facials in one of their 20 beautiful scent-infused treatment rooms; hit their state-of-the-art gym facilities and yoga practice rooms; and recover in one of the steam baths or Jacuzzis.
Finish with a snooze n’ sunbathe beside the turquoise plunge pool, then recharge with hearty Italian food and fine wines at exquisite-in-white restaurant, Ngon, overlooking the clipped lawns rolling down to the idyllic riverfront. Spa-aah, that’s better.
Authentic Spa, Thao Dien Village, 189-197 & 197/1 Nguyen Van Huong, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.
+84 8 3744 2222, thaodienvillage.com
