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China's Bizarre $3 Hammer Massage!
A street hammer massage in Xi'an costs about two pounds for 15 minutes, with a suitcase of tools and a therapist who keeps a cigarette in his mouth.
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11 min2026-08China's Bizarre $3 Hammer Massage!A street massage in Xi'an costs about $3 for 15 minutes, with hammers, mallets and a therapist who smokes through the session.A street session in Xi'an costs around two pounds; the couple paid 40 in total for two massages, so keep small notes or a phone payment ready.The therapist works from a suitcase and brings out hammers and mallets one after another, so watch a minute before you sit down.Summer, Xi'an / Shaanxi
21 min2025-09China doesn't sleepChina Night Walk: West to East ExplorationFor a late walk, wear comfortable clothes and bring a phone and camera. Tony carries them as he records the city's nighttime atmosphere.Digital payments such as WeChat are common in the places Tony visits; carrying cash as a backup can still be useful in busy areas.Autumn, Zhaoqing / Guangdong
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