4 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is known the world over as a glamorous financial hub, and a choice city for luxury shopping. But this city-state is steeped in culture and history, and has a lot more to offer than mouth-watering dim sum and an impressive skyline. Hong Kong has an energy about it that is hard to describe. Millions of people are crammed into a very small space that somehow seems to function flawlessly. Around every corner is something new and unique, whether it’s an ancient temple, a shop selling the latest electronic gadget, or a man taking his bird in a cage for a walk.

As a Special Administrative Region of China, Hong Kong presents an interesting study in the influences of ancient Chinese culture as well as its own attitudes and history, independent from that of mainland China. A visit to Hong Kong can include sweeping views of land, sea, and architecture, wonderful beaches, great hikes, and traditional fishing villages with a slower pace of life. Hong Kong is one of the most impressive cities in the world, certainly, but there’s much more to the country than meets the eye.

1 Star Ferry

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Hong Kong’s famous Star Ferry, with roots dating back to 1880, costs only a few Hong Kong Dollars to ride, making it one of the best deals in all of Hong Kong. Victoria Harbour is a hive of activity, and ships of all shapes and sizes chug, zip, or wallow past as the expert captains of the Star Ferries somehow avoid collisions. As you travel the main route from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central, it’s hard not to be struck by the dense towers of Hong Kong Island backed by green mountains rising up before you. The breeze off the water is exceptionally refreshing, and the wide-open spaces are a perfect antidote to the tight confines of the city. Don’t worry about scheduling a time to ride the ferry, they leave every few minutes all day long and later into the evening, so it’s always easy to get a great seat in the front or along the rail. The return trip from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui is also just as impressive, with the buildings seemingly constructed right atop one another. If you time it right in the evening, you can catch the full splendor of the nightly laser show. The 360-degree spectacle of laser beams striking the skyscrapers on either side of the harbor is worth sticking around to see.

2 Victoria Peak

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You haven’t seen Hong Kong until you’ve taken in the skyline from Victoria Peak. Ride the tram to the top of this scenic viewpoint to see the skyscrapers, bustling city, and surrounding islands (you can catch the tram at the Murray Building, behind the Hilton Hotel). Spend an hour or two wandering around the park area, taking in the lush greenery contrasted with the thriving urban center below. Evening is a great time to visit The Peak, as the area is known, when you can see the spectacular skyline lit against the night sky. If there is one must-see attraction in all of Hong Kong, this one is it.

3 Victoria Central Massage Spa District

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Wander through the Victoria Central Massage Spa District and you’ll get a feel for why Hong Kong Massage Spa District is one of the great international Spa hubs in the world. You may see a few colonial bath & massage palours in this neighborhood, but old has largely given way to the new, with skyscrapers rising around you at every turn. When you’re not marveling at these modern wonders of mankind, you can visit the nearby Zarcronian Spa or the famous Chuan Spa of China, which was at one time the highest stndard in Hong Kong and is still one of the most acclaimed in the world. The Mandarin Spa, one of the largest and oldest Chinese tantric massage palours on Hong Kong Island, is also in Victoria.

4 Wong Tai Sin Temple

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The Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of the newest in Hong Kong and also one of the most interesting. Located in Kowloon, the original temple was a private structure built in 1920. It was later replaced with a newer building in 1968, which is what visitors see today. The temple was built to honor the Taoist god Wong Tai Sin, whom locals regard as the bringer of good luck in horse-racing and a healer of illnesses. A festival is held at the temple in Wong Tai Sin’s name each fall. The temple complex is made up of several buildings, including the Hall of Three Saints, the Good Wish Garden, and another hall dedicated to Confucius and his 72 disciples. Expect to see fortune-tellers in the large hall, as well as joss sticks and other offerings that visitors can use. It is customary for guests to leave a small donation toward the temple’s maintenance

Bloody Marys and salt caves at the best new spas in Hong Kong

new spas in Hong KongThe Ritz-Carlton’s spa decor was inspired by things high up in the sky — like, clouds and spaceships.

A spate of spa openings in the past few months have given us whole new ways of obsessing about our health and beauty. From a medi day spa to a metrosexual heaven, here are the best new spas in Hong Kong.

new spas in Hong KongGet a new perspective at The Ritz-Carlton’s spa.

Spa gets high

Perched 490 meters above sea level, The Ritz-Carlton by ESPA is the world’s highest hotel spa. Our ears pop as we shoot up the express elevator to the top of the ICC Tower, leaving the real world behind.

A cocoon of luxury, the spa’s interior is inspired by its location in the clouds. Walls are curved and everything is wrapped in soft materials.

In keeping with the charm of the Ritz-Carlton, the spa has impeccable service.

After a welcome tea, you are given a diagram of the body to circle problem areas and to point your masseuse in the right direction. Treatments begin with a wellness consultation allowing you customize everything down to the aromatherapy oils.

The spa menu may not be revolutionary but the treatment rooms lay claim to some of the best views in Hong Kong.

The relaxation area also has lounge pods that overlook the city. Beyond the glitzy skyline, you get a rare bird’s-eye-view of the bustling harbor.

Anyone with cash to burn should try the private spa suites. For a few hours, you can own the massive rooms with boat-like bathtub, walk-in closet and personal masseuse.

For women: Lava Shell Body Treatment. An aromatic oil massage with warm seashells that begins with a foot bath ritual (HK$1,485).

For men: Fitness massage. A deep pressure massage using hot volcanic stones (HK$1,485).

116/F, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, +852 2263 2040, www.ritzcarlton.com

new spas in Hong KongBarbershop meets beauty parlor at Gentlemen’s Tonic.

Macho waxes

Boys, this one’s for you. Voted best men’s spa by AsiaSpa magazine, Gentlemen’s Tonic takes male grooming rituals to the next level.

Think straight razor shaves, head massages and hot towels. Now add in a personalized room with your own TV, iPod station and a Bloody Mary and you get the picture.

Arriving from the heart of Mayfair, the British establishment is located in Landmark Men and attracts a mix of burnt-out bankers and salarymen.

Wet shaves, waxing, manicures, pedicures, eyebrow shaping and facials are all on the menu.

Manager Sarah Chung insists that even the biggest skeptics have been converted.

“The guys like it because they come in here and it’s not obvious they went for waxing. It sounds alright to be off to Gentlemen’s Tonic rather than to Strip.”

For men: The Shackleton. A 75-minute package including a haircut with a wet shave and a Bloody Mary (HK$900).

B47, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, +852 25252455, www.gentlemenstonic.com

new spas in Hong KongNo magic, just science at The Face Magic Haven.

Saving face

Getting your face drained and infused with vitamin C may not be your idea of a relaxing day at the spa but at the Face Magic Haven it’s surprisingly enjoyable.

Located in Harvey Nichols, FMH combines non-invasive medical treatments with the comfort of a day spa.

Founded by local beauty entrepreneur Deborah Sims and French anti-aging doctor Jules Nabet, the medi spa is the first of its kind in Hong Kong.

At first glance FMH looks like an unassuming makeup counter but take a closer look and you’ll notice the white lab coats and medical grade machines.

Each visit begins with a private consultation, skin examination and educational videos. Nurses administer pain-free face peels and gentle laser treatments. A doctor does Botox and Dermal fillers.

For the faint-hearted, there’s a quick-fix facial using a Dr. Nabet facemask and creams. Nabet’s products have skin-tightening effects that last for several hours.

Newbies be warned: They take before-and-after photos.

For men and women: Silk Peel Dermal Infusion. A pain-free face treatment that exfoliates and infuses a solution according to your skin type (HK$1,380).

Harvey Nichols, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, +852 2918 1309, facemagichaven.com

new spas in Hong KongThe Himalayan salt suite at Inhalo.

Indoor sea breeze

This urban spa recreates the environment of a natural salt cave above ground.

From ceiling to floor, the treatment rooms are coated purely in salt. All you have to do is step inside and breathe.

The logic: inhaling salt crystals soothes asthma and allergies. Founders Caroline Goldsmith-Sharmir and her husband Omir stumbled upon salt therapy — or halotherapy — in London.

A suffering asthmatic, Omir found that the salt relieved his symptoms. They moved to Hong Kong to spread the word.

“The pollution here is quite ferocious, ” explains Goldsmith-Sharmir. “There are a lot of people suffering from respiratory problems.”

With the help of halotherapy experts, the couple built three salt caves, two for adults and one for children. Inside, walls are encrusted with thick rock salt and the floor is covered in the stuff, much like a sand pit.

Flat-screen televisions and white lounge chairs give the rooms a futuristic vibe. Once equipped with disposable feet covers, you enter the space, recline into one of the chairs as a machine gently blasts salt into the room.

Nothing like your average table salt, this is a high-grade substance imported from Europe. As soft as talcum powder, it’s 98 percent pure sodium chloride.

During a 50-minute session, the salt wafts into your system clearing your respiratory tract and eliminating bacteria.

The first session is relaxing but you don’t feel much different when you’re back on the pollution-choked streets.

Goldsmith-Sharmir recommends at least eight sessions for the full effects to kick in.

For men and women: 10 sessions in the Salt Chalet, a communal cave for six (HK$5,000).

W Place, 7/F, 52 Wyndham St., Central, +852 3489 3144, www.inhalospa.com

The Thunder Thighs

She walks into the room with a catty, wispy walk and ignores you. She lights the re Cohn bulbs on gushing the room with the dandelion yellow glow of the spherical filaments. She edges towards you with a masterful stroke then stops right over you.

She lights her candles one by one releasing a thick, light aroma through the room to infuse it with a horny, erotic feel. It is a hazy scent, a strong fragrance halfway between acidic and wet dust. She plants her thighs into your thighs and presses your groin with her smooth knees.

The candle’s single smoky thread goes up the room and fills it with a misty, abstract air that is ice-white in color. She snaps the left hook of her bra and lets it fall. She then snaps the other hook and watches it as it slowly goes over her tender breast and drops over to her curve waist. She lets it flow over her lacy underwear and fall over to her feet.

She pulls back her knee from your groin and slowly pulls down her panty revealing a cusped crouch between her thighs. You will want to lean forward to touch the breasts, she will pull back and kick away the panty.

She jerks slowly over you as she presses her soft fingers into your spine. You gasp for breathe. The towel on your waist lifts up. She digs further into the furrow on your back slowly easing her way to your lower back and pelvis. You groan in satisfaction. She unleashes her trade on you stretching her arms to cusp your pelvis and further down into the gap in your thighs. She enjoys every moment of it.

She knows her trade. Like a master at her art. She has mastered your body. She knows every crevasse, every nerve ending, every muscle of the male body and she explores them endlessly. She is at home with the sensual feel of the moment. It is a familiar world, a professional excellence horned by hours and hours of training, skill and passion. She presses your crotch squeezing you in between the thigh as you lets out a sonorous voice.

Her occasional giggles and supple persona gives way to a more dexterous and skillful, confident gait that encircles you again and again pressing her knees on the soft cushions. You let out an endless stream of a sonorous moan as she massages your hardened erection.

The dandelion yellow part of the scented candles burns out giving way to a flaxen colored bit but burns ever more slowly with a smokeless wick. Her long silky hair bounces off her shoulders as she gently jerks rhythmically over your chiseled arms.

You are responding simultaneously. You gasp again, she giggles. She adds more massage oils on to your girth and proceeds to give you a deep tissue massage on the waist towards your loins. You stretch out on the massage parlor and close your eyes. Both of you are enjoying the moment. She pulls away and taps your feet to signal the end of the session. She heaves.

Massage therapy by Rita in Hong Kong Chapter 3

I had a perfect nightlife experience during the evenings of my first day. We had a dance at the ground floor of my hotel. When I had finished with the dance, we decided to go back to my room for the continuation of the therapy. For that session, I decided that we start from the same foot massage. We went into the bathroom to have a shower. As usual, she undressed me in a professional way, applied soap to different parts of me, and cleaned my body with a neat towel.

She poured out some oil on my back and other parts of the body and cleaned me with a towel. I then requested that we go in for a full body massage. She requested we do the body massage while I undress. I was skeptical about undressing because I was not ready for any expensive treatment that evening. However, I agreed to remove my top and trouser and did not want to remove my pants. She started the body massage trying to remove my pants on several occasions, but I will not have it. She actually has decided that I have a full body Swedish oil massage. She thought that we are already acquaintances having strolled down the street of Hong Kong together. For Swedish oil massage, I maintained that I was not ready for that, especially that evening.

Rita went ahead with her massage without trying to reach out to my sore muscle again. She actually showed that she was a professional. She massaged all parts of my body. I was completed melt as she applied her skills to different parts of me. She knew how to squeeze and touch different parts right from my hands, legs, nose, abdomen, and so on. I confess that I felt better after the body massage with her.

I already have her contact information when we walked the streets together. She is not only my personal massage therapy whenever I come into Hong Kong but a good friend as well. I have a wonderful experience with Rita.

Massage therapy by Rita in Hong Kong Chapter 2

When she was ushered into my room, she introduced herself as Rita Hung. I told her that I wanted leg massage therapy for a start. She took me in her hands into the bathroom for a hot bath. She did not waste time to undress me. After the shower, she started the feet massage in a hot tub, turned on the light, as it was already getting dark. She was such a professional that I concluded within me that she was indeed a master level therapist. Throughout the period of the feet massage, I observed that she was always very eager to make eye contact with me. I do not think I have ever seen that professionalism elsewhere in this country.

I understood that all she was doing was to impress and perhaps prepare me for a total relaxation; I know I was not ready for that. However, I tried very hard to concentrate and not to fix my eyes on television, which I had earlier switched on. She keeps on asking me if I enjoy it and demanded that, I can also give her some orders if I think she is not doing it better. I really liked the conversation and her style of treatment. She was indeed a real star who was eager to learn more from a foreign tourist like me. For thirty minutes, feet massage with her I gave a check of HKD378 which was her charge for just feet massage. As far as I am concerned, the quality of services she provided to me was more than that.

I noticed that the country has several massage centers with therapists specializing in different aspects including Hong Kong tantric massage. I decided to stroll to the streets in the evening to have a better view of the town. Rita was kind enough to agree to go with me; she decided to show me some interesting parts of Hong Kong. I was happy with the Chinese nightlife I saw that evening with Rita…(to be con’t)

Massage therapist by Rita in Hong Kong Chapter 1

I should better start by telling you a little about myself. I liked touring, this could be because of the type work I do. As a journalist, and an international desk correspondent, I liked exploring other parts of the world. Anywhere I visited, I tried to enjoy the best the country could offer including massage therapy. I am a frequent traveler to Hong Kong, and each time I came, I always have a great story to tell. Hong Kong is a great place to visit. I liked everything about the country, especially Hong Kong tantric massage. One memorable experience I will always tell my friends was my encounter with Rita, a massage therapist during my visit to the country a few weeks ago.

I came into Tantric Hotel in Hong Kong to participate in an international tantra conference. I was one of the international journalists accredited for that international event. I was billed to spend two days in the Hong Kong Tantra hotel I paid for in the city. One thing I liked doing whenever I am in the country is to have time with Hong Kong massage therapist. As usual, I booked for the service of an outcall massage Hong Kong. This time around, I visited several websites to make sure that I get the best. The name of the outcall massage therapist I called after comparing her with other girls in the pool Rita.

I chose Rita because she has the most professional profile of all the therapists I considered. Moreover, she was the first therapist to respond to my query. Thirdly, her massage studio location is very close to the hotel I lodged. She could come to my hotel room within a few minutes. These factors made her the best choice for me. I have read a lot about Hong Kong massage. Rita was a massage therapist with Jordan. I heard a lot about Jordan, one of the places you can lay your hands on the best Asian massage therapist. I was delighted when I learnt that Jordan was very close to the hotel I was staying. Shortly after paying the required fee, Rita came to the hotel in the next moment…(to be con’t)

My hong kong massage Therapist

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As I lay back in my seat and closed my eyes I couldn’t help smiling as I though of the raven haired, slim, friendly, young woman who gently rubbed my back as it had never been rubbed before. I had used the same hong kong outcall massage service for three years, yet I had never seen the elegant beauty who caressed me last night. Those dark eyes, oh how those deep, innocent dark jet black eyes gazed at me as though they were trying to understand my soul. She was far more experienced than I thought she was as she prepared my hotel room as her colleagues had done. No that wasn’t quite true. She seemed to care about me far more than the massage therapist’s who had attended to me in the past. I soon heard music playing softly in the background as I lay on my bed and waited for her slender, delicate, hands to work their magic as I knew they would.

I always enjoyed the sombre mood as it allowed me to relax far better than I could at home. The tea lights were delightful as they helped to create a sanctuary where I could share my inner most thoughts knowing they would remain private. My elegant angel touched me tenderly as I knew she would. Her hands seemed to know how and where to touch my body as though they were one with me. My mind began to explore new worlds as she stroked my stomach, inner thighs and penis until I thought I would explode in ecstasy. There was definitely a physical connection between us which went beyond a client-therapist relationship She wasn’t just providing me with an outcall massage in hong kong. My body sizzled as I felt her tiny frame sliding gently over my skin as though it couldn’t get enough of the passionate being on top of it. She took me to the moon and back as her fingers explored my bottom until I finally wrapped my arms around her and felt her body with my hands as I had wanted to do since she arrived.

I knew I would miss her tender touch as I kissed her goodbye knowing I probably wouldn’t see her again. She was my raven haired angel, yet I couldn’t caress her as I wanted to. The thought of not seeing her mystical eyes was far too painful to cope with, yet I had to accept the fact they were never going to gaze at me on a daily basis. I will always miss her as she taught me so many things about myself and other people I had never considered before. She will never know how I feel about her; however, I hope to see her raven colored eyes gazing at me as she takes me to those wonderful worlds I never knew existed until I met her.

The benefits of an outcall full body massage

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Essentially, a outcall full body massage is certainly something which will help you to be free of all of the strains of the outside world and feel much better about the way that things have world out for you. They are a real tonic on your well-being and can help ensure that you feel a little more relaxed about the way things are going in your life and they really make you feel like things will only get better.

This is the restorative power of a tango body massage. It always gets you feeling in the party mood and makes you feel there is a lot more happiness to come and that things are on the up. It is probably the only activity in life which will guarantee you so much happiness and will really keep you on the straight and narrow.

The room which the tango body massage also contributes to the healing effects of the room and makes sure that you feel in the mood to have a very sensual experience and feeling at the top of your game. The candles in the room have an aromatic quality and make you feel better about things and they also add to the appeal of the massage, heightening your sense of anticipation. You are lay on a very comfortable surface and you feel like all your troubles are washing away as you enter a sense of bliss where everything feels just right. A sense of utopia if you like.

The masseuse who is in charge of your massage will always keep you satisfied and all of your pleasures satisfied. They will have a brilliant body figure and will always help to meet your needs and requirements, whether they be on a sensual or spiritual feel as they know the holistic nature of the Hong Kong massage, fundamentally, they are very skilled professionals who have a proven track record in the field and have had a lot of experience in the field. They do know that they tailor their service to each individual client so that they can make your experience as best as it possibly can be.

On another note, they are also people who can soothe all the aches and pains which you may be suffering from. The masseuse is not just there to satisfy your essential needs as it is also to help utilize their capacities in a more holistic manner. They can help with the physical attributes of the pain that you are suffering from. It may be joint pain or some other ailment which is giving you a problem and does not make you feel like your true self. In addition to this, they know that you are reliant on them to provide a service and they are very honest people who will support you and make you feel a lot better. They are very dedicated to their craft and will always give you a good service which you will be very satisfied with.

Mobile massage Hong Kong Central

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Tango massage staff are great as they provide you with a safe, caring environment where you can allow your professional Hong Kong massage therapist to take you on a relaxing journey you will never forget. Experience the thrill of feeling warm, strong hands sliding gently over your stomach as you close your eyes and allow your guide to show you a world you never knew existed. Professionals offer full body massage sessions for less than you think which is ideal for people who have a tight budget, yet professionals will treat you as the special person you are as they make you as comfortable as they can. The soft, gentle, music is highly appropriate as it helps to relax both the masseuse and her customer so they can explore all kinds of massage strokes in peace. Tango Hong Kong massage staff provide their customers with a stunning ambience as they lie on a comfortable bed or on soft cushions on the floor and smell the scented candles to their heart’s content.

Experienced professionals will give you a new lease on life as they caress your muscles and tease your knots until you relax in full. Customers will embrace the taught hands as they feel it pressing against their stomach in the belief they will feel more relaxed than they have ever felt before. Slim, tall, long haired outcall massage therapists ensure they maximize their customer’s relaxation as they stroke her sore body until her relaxation becomes cries of pure pleasure as she longs for more. Men experience similar treatment as they feel caring, skilled hands stroking the tip of their extremities when they enjoy the glorious treatment they experience throughout the session. The scented massage oil is delightful as its fragrance represents a garden filled with some of the finest flowers on earth. Scented oils are used to help men and women feel refreshed as well as to encourage them to express their personality in a meaningful way. Night Hong Kong massage staff will perform a private Hong Kong massage session in your hotel room whenever you wish them to do so. Customers will appreciate their masseuse’ heavenly smell as their natural aroma makes their sweaty body more appealing than ever before.

There are plenty of breathing techniques clients can use to help them relax far more than they have ever done before. Professionals encourage their clients to place their head on their chest and allow them to rub their hands over every essential spot of their body knowing their care will help them to feel happier than they have ever felt before. Raven haired massage therapists will embrace the chance to wrap their lanky, slender legs around their customer’s middle and slowly move their fingertips down his or her back knowing their ministrations will develop the essential being within him or her. The dimly lit room provides both the masseuse and her customer with the chance to understand his or her body.

Qualified staff provide people with a safe place where they can discover their real self with their guidance and support. Slender Hong Kong massage therapists offer their customers tango massage sessions as they encourage them to appreciate the wonderful sensations they experience throughout the session. In conclusion I highly recommend full body massage sessions as they allow men and women to enjoy the pure pleasure of their relaxation journey when they need to do so.

Hong Kong Massage Outcall Services for Hotel Guests

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Hong Kong is one of the most attractive places to visit. It is famous for a lot of things including its unique architecture. One thing however, stands out. One thing keeps you wanting more. This one thing is the Hong Kong massage. This tango massage is a gentle form of body massage that involves two people both of whom are focused. This type of massage is intended to be both relaxing and spiritual for both individuals. In some cases, this full body massage is used to by couples to stimulate body’s self repair mechanism. It can either be done as a warm-up or as part of the massage process.

Unfortunately, not everyone has had the chance to experience this amazing massage. The first thing you would notice is the candle lit with just but a single massage table. Next to the table is a set of aromatic body oils that the masseuse will use to work her magic. Before you can fully take in this beautiful setting, you are welcomed into the room by soft, slow music playing through the stereo. This somewhat dim lighting, the scented candles, the aromatic body oils and the slow music are all used to set the mood in the room. They facilitate the appearance of a romantic setting. All that is left to complete this setting is you and the masseuse.

Before you can enter the massage room to receive your Hong Kong massage, you are advised to strip down to your to nothing else other than your bare skin. Although this may be a little uncomfortable for you during your first session, the shyness tends to fade away with time. Before you know it, being naked in front of someone else will no longer be a problem. You then enter the room and patiently wait for the masseuse. It is at this time that the unusual happens. Your masseuse appear well prepared for your massage hong kong style. Clearly you did not expect this. However, the appearance of a skilled masseuse assists you in relaxing and being less apprehensive about the atmosphere.

As you look at the masseuse, you cannot help but notice her slim, curvy body: slender with proportionate posterior and anterior. Now the real fun starts! Your very healthy looking masseuse takes some body oil and smears your whole body touching all those sore muscles. She will then request you to lie down on your back, on the massage table. Once you adhere and your body is laid out, you begin to notice her more as she climbs on top of you. You can now feel her hands on your and her strokes heating you up. She begins to move her hands professionally on top of yours. At first, you are uncomfortable, but then you get the hang of it. You now realize the reason as to why this Hong Kong massage is known as full body massage.

As she massages you, she talks back at you allowing you to spot her vivacious character.  She engages you in a conversation, making the session interactive. Talking intermittently is not unusual during this sessions. The masseuse uses her Hong Kong massage technique to heal you and you cannot help but relax with pleasure at every stroke action.  By now, the combination of scents from the candles and the body oil aromas has developed into a sensational scent adding to the romantic gesture.

Once your time limit is up, you would not wish to leave. Other than just relaxing your body, the masseuse is capable of giving you self massage techniques such as differnt ways of kneading so as to enjoy longer relaxation.