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Gangbuk massage, how do I find it well? Tips for no failure

"Oh, my body is so stiff these days..."

Have you ever thought about this before? When you're tired of sitting in front of your computer all day or walking around, you think about massages. But when you start thinking, "Where should I go to get a good reputation?" it becomes hard to find the right answer. Especially in large and complex neighborhoods like Gangbuk, it's harder to choose from because there are so many massage parlors.

So today, I'm going to show you very realistically how to find a massage shop with no regrets in Gangbuk. Price, reviews, location, style... Let's weigh it all up and choose smartly.

1. "Why do you want to receive it?" Organizing the purpose first

Rather than vaguely thinking, "I want to get a massage," first, organize your purpose in detail.

Want to relieve your stress? → Aroma massage, Swedish recommendation

Do you have severe muscle clumping? → Thai massage, sports massage are suitable

Do you want blood circulation, whole body circulation? → Meridoscope massage, foot massage

Do you want to heal with couples or friends? → There's also an emotional shop with a couple room

When the purpose is set like this, the criteria become much clearer when choosing a shop.

2. Search carefully! Let's not just look at the ratings. Let's read the content

If you type "Gangbuk Massage" or "Water Basin Massage" on Naver Map or Kakao Map, you will find several shops. If your rating is 4.5 or higher and you have more than 100 reviews, you should pay attention to it first.

But if you believe in horoscopes, you can be disappointed. This is because there are also advertising reviews. So check out:

Are the reviews specific? (e.g. "I asked for a strong shoulder request and I'm satisfied!" and "The towel was clean and smelled good.")

Are recent reviews good too? If you have old reviews, your recent service may have changed.

Are there any reviews of dissatisfaction? There could be one or two. But if there are recurring disadvantages, it's better to avoid them.

Also, if you search for the name of the shop on Instagram, you can see quite a few photos and reviews of the inside. It's useful for checking the atmosphere or cleanliness.

3. Let's consider the characteristics of Gangbuk region

Gangbuk has a different atmosphere from region to region. It is more satisfying if you choose after knowing the characteristics of your neighborhood, rather than just going to a nearby place.

Mia Intersection/Mia Station: There are many large shops and chain massage shops, so there is no pressure to visit for the first time

Suyu Station: There are many mid- to low-priced massages, and are good for those who prefer strong massages (tie/entertainment)

Sungshin Women's University: There are many emotional healing shops. Recommended for those who value the atmosphere

Near Bukhansan Mountain: There are many people who visit after hiking, so there are places that are good at sports massages

4. Let's weigh the "composition" instead of just looking at the price

Even though it is the same 60-minute massage, the included service and quality vary widely.

For example, some shops offer foot baths + aroma oils + relaxation rooms for 60,000 won, and some places offer 50,000 won, but some end up with just 50 minutes of massage.

Be sure to consider:

What's included in the price (foot bath, aroma, stretching, etc.)

hourly rate basis

Discount time zones and events (A.M. visit discount, first visit discount, etc.)

Is it possible to pay by card or if there is a difference in cash

The key is to find a place with high satisfaction for the price, rather than just looking for "cheap places."

5. Phone response and reservation systems are also important

It is important to be good at massaging, but the employee's response attitude also influences satisfaction.

Call before booking and ask:

"Can you do a strong tie massage?"

"Do you have a couple room?"

"Can you choose an Aroma?"

If the answer is kind and detailed, it means the shop is running well. On the contrary, if you answer roughly or if it's unkind... You don't have to go.

Also, more and more places are taking reservations through KakaoTalk channels these days. It's very good because it's easy to make reservations and change the time.

6. Let's check the cleanliness, atmosphere, privacy

The ambiance is also very important when you get a massage. If it's dark, soggy, or your towel is unpleasantly wet, then no matter how good the massage parlors are, they will never go again.

Points to check in advance:

Towels, gowns, bedsheet status

Shower room, toiletries, etc

Is the room configuration private

scent, lighting, music, etc. give you a healing atmosphere

You can get a sense of the atmosphere in advance through reviews or Instagram photos.

Conclusion: A good massage is, after all, "where it fits my body."

How to find a good massage shop in Gangbuk, here's the summary:

Decide for yourself what kind of massage you need

by carefully comparing the reviews

I'll consider the composition and atmosphere rather than the price

Choosing a kind place, a clean place, a place that suits my style.

It's not just a "service." It's a "comma" time to reorganize your body and mind. A well-chosen massage parlor can make the next week a lot lighter.

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Now, choose a good rest for my body.

"In Gangbuk, there are many better places than I thought."