Where can you find the best massage you shanghai?

Answer 1

Finding the best massage service in Shanghai usually takes time and some solid "China smarts". China has a long history of massage therapeutic arts spanning over 3,000 years therefore it's not a mystery that thousands of massage parlors are flooding the streets of Shanghai!

First of all: watch out for scammers. Many strangers could approach you at any given time of the day (particularly if you don't look Asian) and offer you dubious "massage ladies" or "massage girl" services... Stay away! Not only you'll end up with a broken back (if you're lucky) due to a horrendously performed massage session, but you'll probably discover that the massage girls are not masseuses at all but rather street prostitutes.

So, if you want to try a good massage service (legit, clean, and truly beneficial to your body and mind) there's no better way but using the good old internet or, in alternative, stroll down some of the main streets in town and look for distinctively famous brands such as Congen, Dragonfly, and other professional establishments where you can find well-trained professionals and a great welcoming service. Some other good branded massage shops are Xiao Nan Guo and Kang Dao - usually their premises are very well designed and welcoming, and occupy some of the city's most prominent spots (especially around People's Square, Huai Hai Rd., and the main streets of the former French Concession such as Sinan Rd. and Yongfu Rd.).

Getting a good massage from branded outlets (and trust me - as soon as you start walking around Shanghai you'll instantly recognize the dodgy "pink lights" badly-hidden brothels from the real deal) will be a fond memory of your time in Shanghai.

A particular service you can easily get in Shanghai is the so called "blind man massage" which, as the name says, is offered by visually impaired people. Be careful when you find some advertisements about such service, because many times these people are literally faking it. Results may vary.

Another option (though it requires time and definitely Mandarin skills) is finding a good masseuse through your local friends. As surprising as it might sound to a Westerner, getting a massage in China is as normal as getting a latte in a coffeeshop - everybody loves a good massage! Usually

If walking around China's most vibrant city is not your thing, you can always use the internet and visit English-language resources such as City Weekend (http://www.cityweekend.com.cn) which is the most popular entertainment magazine for foreigners in town - their site offers very up-to-date and curated listings and they sport an entire section dedicated to health and beauty services. Another good site dedicated to massages is Shanghai Massage (http://www.shanghaimassage.biz) which aims to be a reference for all foreigners willing to explore the many therapeutic arts of traditional Chinese massage and beyond.