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So, I decided to check out one of those “Shenzhen special” men’s wellness spots the other week. You know how it is here, work just beats you down. Long hours staring at screens, the pressure, it all adds up. Someone at work, think it was Xiao Wang, mentioned this place. Said it was very ‘Shenzhen’. Not sure what he meant, but I needed a break, so I thought, why not.
Finding it was easy enough, place was in one of those new shiny towers in Nanshan. Looked more like a tech startup than a spa place from the outside. All minimalist, lots of white and grey. Honestly, felt a bit cold. Not exactly relaxing vibes walking in. No warm wood or calming music, just… quiet and clean.
Went up to the reception. No person there, just a big screen. Had to check in using my phone, scan a QR code, fill out some stuff on a tablet they had fixed to the counter. Picked what service I wanted – just went for a standard massage, nothing too fancy. Paid through WeChat, of course. The whole process, maybe talked to one person for like 10 seconds when they pointed me down a hallway. Very efficient, I guess? Felt a bit weird, though. Like ordering takeout.
Getting Started
They led me to a small room. Again, very minimalist. Just a massage table, a chair, and another screen on the wall showing abstract moving colors. Kinda cool, kinda sterile. Changed into the robe they gave me, waited a bit. The masseur came in, young guy, didn’t say much. Just mumbled ‘hello’ and got started.
Now, the massage itself. It was… okay. Standard stuff, really. Worked on my shoulders and back, which were killing me. He definitely knew the basic moves. But something felt off. Maybe it was the silence, or maybe the guy just seemed like he was following a script. Hard to explain. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either. Felt very mechanical.
- Shoulder work was decent.
- Back pressure was alright.
- Felt a bit rushed maybe?
The ‘Shenzhen special’ part, I think, was supposed to be the tech vibe. The tablet check-in, the screen in the room. Maybe they track your preferences in some database? Who knows. It didn’t really add much to the experience for me. Felt like tech for tech’s sake. Didn’t make the massage better.
So, what’s the verdict?
Finished up, got dressed, walked out. Same process, barely saw anyone. Just scanned my code to leave. Did I feel relaxed? A little bit, yeah. My muscles were less tight. But the whole experience was just… impersonal. Like going through an automated car wash. You get clean, but nobody really cares about your car.
It cost a fair bit too. More than the usual places I used to go to back home. For what? A fancy screen and a tablet check-in? Nah. Maybe some guys like that slick, modern, efficient feel. Fits the Shenzhen pace, I suppose. Quick in, quick out, back to the grind.
For me, I think I prefer the older style places. Bit more human touch, you know? Even if they aren’t as shiny. This ‘Shenzhen special’ wellness felt more like a transaction than relaxation. Probably won’t be going back unless I’m really desperate. Just wasn’t my cup of tea.
