Benedict Pamper-batch: Actor looks smart as he visits a spa in Shanghai as he takes part in promotional activities 

He's currently in Shanghai for a series of promotional duties - and actor Benedict Cumberbatch made sure he had time for a little pampering session on Sunday evening.

The Imitation Game star, who is set to become a father for the first time, visited the Taipan Oriental Massage and Spa facility to no doubt enjoy some pampering treats. 

The 38-year-old star showed off his new hairstyle as he left the building with his entourage, while wearing a smart suit and blue jacket.

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...And relax: Benedict Cumberbatch was pictured leaving the Oriental Tapan massage and spa in Shanghai, China on Sunday

...And relax: Benedict Cumberbatch was pictured leaving the Oriental Tapan massage and spa in Shanghai, China on Sunday

Promo duties: It's likely that Benedict wanted to relax after an intense schedule which saw him attend a car testing event in China's largest city on Saturday

Promo duties: It's likely that Benedict wanted to relax after an intense schedule which saw him attend a car testing event in China's largest city on Saturday

No doubt Benedict wanted to relax after an intense schedule which saw him attend a car testing event in China's largest city on Saturday. 

Benedict is primarily thought to be in China to help promote the latest season of his hit TV show Sherlock, which will be released in December. 

He is also involved with the UK-China Year Of Cultural Exchange.  

The handsome chap has enjoyed a great year so far, which saw him get married to theatre director, Sophie Hunter on Valentine's day, with the pair expecting their first child later this year. 

Having a great time: The star looked animated as he chatted to his entourage while outside 

Having a laugh: The star looked animated as he chatted to his entourage while outside 

Looking good: The handsome actor showed off his new haircut as he hung around outside 

Looking good: The handsome actor showed off his new haircut as he hung around outside 

Nice: Smart looking Benedict remained in the same spot as the darkness drew in

Nice: Smart looking Benedict remained in the same spot as the darkness drew in

The couple began dating late in 2013, with their engagement revealed via a newspaper announcement in November 2014.

The star is currently working on CGI movie, The Jungle Book: Origins, in which he will provide the voice and the movements for Shere Khan. 

He is also set to appear in upcoming movie, Flying Horse, a biopic of photographer Eadweard Muybridge, following the courtship and love affair between his  wife, Flora, and Harry Larkyns.

Business trip: Benedict was surrounded by a team of people - he is thought to be in Shanghai to promote the upcoming series of Sherlock, which is due out in December

Business trip: Benedict was surrounded by a team of people - he is thought to be in Shanghai to promote the upcoming series of Sherlock, which is due out in December

The movie, which is slated for release in 2016, also stars Amanda Seyfried, Ralph Fiennes and Gary Oldman. 

The busy man will also star in Marvel's Doctor Strange, in which he will play Dr Stephen Strange himself. 

He's a brilliant neurosurgeon whose loss of his skills after a terrible accident sets him on the path to master the mystical arts and become the Sorcerer Supreme.

Luxury all the way: The star was pictured jumping out of a cab later that evening

Luxury all the way: The star was pictured jumping out of a cab later that evening

He's no diva: Benedict cut a fairly ordinary figure as he kept a low key look 

He's no diva: Benedict cut a fairly ordinary figure as he kept a low key look 

 

  

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