由 admin Oh man, that’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I’ve been trying to figure this out for what feels like ages. Seriously, my search history is just a long list of variations of “Shenzhen sauna open yet” and “best foot massage place that isn’t a ghost town.”
My Own Little Quest
So, last week, I got this sudden urge, you know? Work had been crazy, back-to-back meetings, the whole nine yards. All I wanted was a good steam and to just melt away the stress. I figured, “Okay, surely some places must be back by now.” So, I started my little investigation. Big mistake.
First, I tried calling a few of my old go-to spots. Some numbers just rang out. One, a lady picked up, sounded like she was in the middle of cooking dinner, and just said “Not open!” and hung up before I could even ask when. Real helpful, that was. Then I went down the rabbit hole of online forums and those little WeChat groups. What a mess! One guy says, “Oh yeah, my cousin’s friend’s place in Luohu is definitely open, but only for regulars.” Another one posts a blurry photo of a sign that might say “business as usual” or “beware of the dog,” who knows?
The Wild Goose Chase
The funniest part, or maybe the saddest, was when I actually decided to just drive by a place I used to like over in Futian. It was one of those bigger complexes. From the outside, some lights were on! My heart did a little jump. I parked, walked up to the entrance, all excited. And then I see it – a tiny, handwritten note taped to the door: “Renovating. Maybe next month? Maybe.” Maybe! I swear, I almost laughed out loud. It felt like the universe was playing a prank on me.
You see, it’s not just about the sauna itself. It was my one guaranteed way to switch off. After a long project, or when my brain felt like scrambled eggs, that was my sanctuary. My tiny apartment just doesn’t cut it for proper relaxation, trust me. I tried one of those inflatable foot bath things once. Ended up flooding half the living room. That’s a story for another day, though.
So, What’s the Deal?
Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. It seems like some smaller, perhaps less “official” places might be quietly operating, but the bigger, more well-known ones? It’s a total crapshoot. There’s no central announcement, no clear schedule. It’s like every district, every street, every individual shop owner is just making it up as they go along. You hear rumors, whispers, but nothing solid.
It’s frustrating because you can’t plan anything. You just gotta keep your ear to the ground, or maybe just stumble upon one that’s miraculously open one day. For now, I’m just sticking to extra long showers and hoping for the best. Let me know if you hear anything concrete, will ya?