A "must do once in your lifetime" experience
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A "must do once in your lifetime" experience
If you ever visit China's southern province (Guandong - aka Canton), and if you ever stay at any hotels near large cities such as Guanzhou, Shenzhen, or Dongguan, I recommend that you try out the "foot massage" places. Preferrably in a 4-star+ hotel of course since they have better trained staff and the nicer environment attract better looking girls. I'm not sure about other places in China (haven't had a chance to visit them yet).
I go to southern China (HK and GD) for biz on a regular basis, and the only thing that's keeping me healthy and well-rested while staying there 2~3 weeks at a time is the massage. Cost is around USD$5~$10 (depending on how many girls you want to work on you) per hour depending on the place you go. No need for tips, and you get a nice head to toe massage and your feet dipped in traditional Chinese medicine. Those who're not familiar with foot massage may feel lots of pain the first time, so you need to let them know how hard you want them to massage. The pressure points being worked on will help you relax and reduce fatigue. It's similar to accupuncture but you don't get needles stuck in ya, and the girls are very nice and professionally trained (usually).
Nothing dirty here, just straight and honest massage. If you want something more, ask your hotel if they have "Sauna" department
I think it's a must do once in your lifetime experience - men and women (usually) are welcomed at these "spas".
Things not to do:
- Girls go by numbers, if you like them and want to return, just remember their number. You are allowed to pick and choose. If you don't like any of them, ask the host to bring a new batch.
- Don't take your clothes off!
- Relax!
- Drinks and fruits are freely served, and I recommend hot tea, lemon water w/honey, or something mild. The foot massage will stimulate *most* (but not all) of your organs, including digestive ones, and cold drinks can cause stomach ache afterwards.
- Ask for a small blanket to cover your stomach - the AC tends to be rather cold.
I go to southern China (HK and GD) for biz on a regular basis, and the only thing that's keeping me healthy and well-rested while staying there 2~3 weeks at a time is the massage. Cost is around USD$5~$10 (depending on how many girls you want to work on you) per hour depending on the place you go. No need for tips, and you get a nice head to toe massage and your feet dipped in traditional Chinese medicine. Those who're not familiar with foot massage may feel lots of pain the first time, so you need to let them know how hard you want them to massage. The pressure points being worked on will help you relax and reduce fatigue. It's similar to accupuncture but you don't get needles stuck in ya, and the girls are very nice and professionally trained (usually).
Nothing dirty here, just straight and honest massage. If you want something more, ask your hotel if they have "Sauna" department
I think it's a must do once in your lifetime experience - men and women (usually) are welcomed at these "spas".
Things not to do:
- Girls go by numbers, if you like them and want to return, just remember their number. You are allowed to pick and choose. If you don't like any of them, ask the host to bring a new batch.
- Don't take your clothes off!
- Relax!
- Drinks and fruits are freely served, and I recommend hot tea, lemon water w/honey, or something mild. The foot massage will stimulate *most* (but not all) of your organs, including digestive ones, and cold drinks can cause stomach ache afterwards.
- Ask for a small blanket to cover your stomach - the AC tends to be rather cold.
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I would love to travel to China, especially the south. Hopefully I'll get the chance soon and be able to experience one of these massages.
From what your saying it sounds like they work on accu-pressure points which is taught in Kung Fu and has some great health benefits too.
From what your saying it sounds like they work on accu-pressure points which is taught in Kung Fu and has some great health benefits too.
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I wonder if they have that in the US?
I wonder if they have that in the US?
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Richard,
I haven't had one in Southern China, but I have had the foot massage in Vietnam and all sounds pretty much the same as you describe ...... very tough the first time, but does make you very relaxed afterwards I found
I haven't had one in Southern China, but I have had the foot massage in Vietnam and all sounds pretty much the same as you describe ...... very tough the first time, but does make you very relaxed afterwards I found
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oh yeah! massage in China...great relaxing experience, although the foot massages sometimes are a bit ppainful initially, but boy do I feel great afterwards!
I get a massage every few days when in China. Its a bit more expensive in Shanghai where i have been for the past few months, but even then it like $7-9 per hour in one of theplaces you describe, and in a "legitimate" sauna its a bit more, like $15 or so, because they have the hot tubs and steam rooms and bar
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Look me up next time you head out to china, make a pit stop in Shanghai and we'll go get a drink and a massage!
I get a massage every few days when in China. Its a bit more expensive in Shanghai where i have been for the past few months, but even then it like $7-9 per hour in one of theplaces you describe, and in a "legitimate" sauna its a bit more, like $15 or so, because they have the hot tubs and steam rooms and bar
.Look me up next time you head out to china, make a pit stop in Shanghai and we'll go get a drink and a massage!
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When I saw "Once in a lifetime" my mind immediately went on thoughts like: twins, triplets, or other types of nocturnal activity...
But on the topic of massage, my wife's Japanese, and before we were married, she used to do 1-hour massages on my back to soothe the hours-long-hunched-over-the-computer coding sessions.
Now that we're married, when I ask, I just get yelled at.
But on the topic of massage, my wife's Japanese, and before we were married, she used to do 1-hour massages on my back to soothe the hours-long-hunched-over-the-computer coding sessions.
Now that we're married, when I ask, I just get yelled at.
