Getting a nice and relaxing massage after a long hard day in Beijing is something we all deserve from time to time. As you can expect, Beijing being the capital of China, massages in Beijing can cost a little more than in other cities. Normally, an one hour massage in Beijing costs around 30-50 RMB (approx. $5-6 USD dollars). This is if you choose to have the massage in a residential area where locals live.

Due to China’s explosive growth rate, there are a lot of rich people in Beijing too, and of course there are more high end massage parlors to accomodate them too. So don’t be surprised if the price goes up to several hundred dollars for an hour in more expensive places.

When in a Beijing massage parlor, the first question to face is whether to have a back or foot massage. A back massage is pretty standard, but with a foot massage, you’ll first get a foot bath in Chinese herbs hot water before you’ll get your actual massage. Most of the time, it will be a girl giving you massage, and if you want you can usually swap for a guy.

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