I’ve come to realise that I’ve been negligent with the care of my feet after my two foot massage sessions in the past two evenings.
After all that walking I did on Sunday, my feet were really sore and I was very determined to find somewhere to go for a foot massage at the end of the workday.
While there’s a massage service in the hotel I”m staying in, I refused to be ripped off when I can find cheaper ones easily. Thanks to msn messenger and the mentioning of my foot massage intentions to my friend in Perth, he in turned messaged his friend in Beijing and asked what were good massage places to go to. His friend recommended 良子健身 which is a massage parlour chain. So I set off to find one. I asked the concierge and he whipped out a pamphlet which indicated one massage centre within walking distance! Woohoo!
Despite the dreary rain, I made my way there regardless of the wet and cold weather. Yes, I was THAT determined to have my feet massaged.
When I got there I was welcomed by a very polite and sweet young lady. She led me upstairs to a room with two plush chairs, one in which I promptly plonked myself into. Then another young lady came into the room and asked me what tea I wanted. Free tea! How lovely. I had a choice between green and chrysanthemum tea. I opted for the latter. Shortly after, another young lady brought in a wooden tub filled with warm water.
The moment I soaked my feet in, it was bliss. Aaaaahhhhhh…..
An hour foot massage was then followed an hour of full-body massage. All for RMB150. That’s about S$32. Good price for the service gotten.
I made my way there again after work today. This time I opted for a longer session of foot massage and a ear, head & neck massage (it comes as a package) for RMB168. I learnt that I now have a weak and stiff neck because of the nature of my work. And because of tennis and rowing, the muscles right side of my back (from the shoulder blades right down to the back) are very tight and stiff.
I really enjoyed the massages. Not only ‘cos I really needed to loosen those tight muscles of mine, but because the service was really good. The masseuses were so polite, pleasant and attentive in their service. If I have time tomorrow, I’m definitely going back for another. Then they’ll probably think I’m mad.
My advice to travellers to China: Don’t leave the place without going for one of these massages!