Beautiful Spring Sauna (I think?)
Date & Time of Session: Wednesday night, 8pm
Location: Check twice's report (link). Sorry if you don't have RA 20+, but since I got the info from there, I don't want to wantonly throw it around.
Name: #16
Nationality & Language: Spoke some Canto. Not a strong accent, but didn't quite sound local to me
Age: Mid 30's?
Face/Body: No clue.. All I could tell was that she was short (5'0"-ish), slim enough, and not obviously hideous.
Skill: part 1- 4.5/5, part 2 - 3.5/5
GFE: 1/5
Price & Session Length: 90 mins (sorta), $520 + $0 (girl) + $20 (locker)
Repeat: For sure
TL;DR version: A 90% full service sauna facility with legit massage skills at a tremendous price point.
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Due to all of the hype that GFS had on the boards before and bro twice's recommendation, I wanted to give this new place a shot.
It's not quite the same type of facility as Windsor Spa or Sunny Paradise Sauna, but it's only missing a few (mostly minor) features and definitely much more than your standard walk-up place. I take the elevator up to their floor and get greeted by the front desk, asked for my last name, and then directed into the locker room. Standard locker room treatment (except no place to put my phone or eyeglasses--have to hand them to the attendant), then head to the showers. As has been noted, no doors/curtains on the showers, but I didn't find it that big a deal. A cozy little sauna at the end of the shower area which is nice and toasty. Also a sink with simple tooth brushing and shaving tools, but no mouthwash, aftershave, or face wash. Other things missing include no hot or cold water tubs to soak in, back scrubbing, or stream room.
Exit the shower area and get a pair of disposable shorts and a robe. Lounge area is nice, but small. One large TV with the sound on and another somewhat smaller one with sound off. A basic menu is available: instant noodles, toast/sandwiches, your standard local drinks, and a soup of the day. At least, I'm pretty sure that's what the menu is, because it's all in Chinese with no hint of English available. Order a drink and let the manager lady know it was my first time. She tells me the price is $520 and asks for what strength of massage I wanted. No hint of the HJ vs FS option that twice mentioned, but I'm not interested in FS on this occasion. Perhaps that option will become available after repeat visits?
Asked for a strong massage. and, after a few minutes. I was brought to the room. From what I can tell, the rooms seem nicely furnished, but there is no light except for a dim desk lamp. Can't really make out the face of my masseuse (hence the very vague physical scores above), but I'm not too bothered. She starts with a not terribly strong massage, but doesn't seem to mind terribly when I ask for more strength. Then comes a bit of a problem...
TIP for the future: If you like back-stepping massages, say so ahead of time. The room I got assigned has the handrails, but they aren't actually located above the massage table...  I think I lose a few minutes of my massage time as a result of needing to change rooms...
Finally, she gets on and she does a heck of a job walking all over my back and legs. She clearly has had good training and hit all the right spots. After a while, she comes down, pulls off my shorts, and does some massage by hand as well. I don't think she used oil per se, but more of a lotion or cream? *shrug* Whatever it was, it was good as well Practically no conversation at all, but otherwise a very, very solid part 1.
After the non-oil oil massage, she does a bit of the standard light scratching tease, then drapes a towel over me. Then she wordlessly leaves the room... and I lie there... waiting... waiting... waiting...  I'm pretty sure I see her outside the window of my door... but nothing. And I'm completely clueless as to why she left the room. Did I get flagged as being a cop? Am I gonna be forced to just lie here until time runs out?  
Granted, I'm not sure how good my sense of time is while lying on a table in the dark wearing nothing but a towel and anxious after getting the tease, but I'm pretty sure it's at least five minutes or so until she finally gets back. She apologizes as apparently she cut her finger trying to get the warm towels to scrub me down before doing the flip. Now don't I feel like a doofus? The towels are half-cold by now, but I imagine this rub down would feel quite good if properly done.
Eventually, we get to the flip and she does quite a bit of the catbath while working on LB. Seeing as the lack of conversation meant no real chemistry, plus the above incident, I don't bother trying to explore at all and just behave myself, so no clue what extras could be on offer. Despite that, she does a nice job to not rush anything and, after a nice build up, accelerates to a satisfying 
No head or shoulder massage to follow up, on account of the cut finger, but she does do some more walking on my legs to finish out the time. A really loud, annoying phone ring ends the session.
She sends me out and closes the door... I assume I'm supposed to go back to the lounge area, but it's not 100% clear to me. After they initially suggest that I'm meant to go to the locker room, I'm able to order some food and watch a race or two on TV. There aren't many seats, but there's only one other customer to sit in the lounge throughout my 30 mins or so.
As I stand up to go back to the locker room, a manager lady makes sure that I don't want a massage... "Uh... I already had one..." Apparently, they are running some sort of promotion for a second go-around for only $300 more. As it's getting late, I opt not to take her up on the offer, but perhaps another time.
Shower up one more time, change, drop a tip in the clear plastic box for the locker staff, and back to the front desk. I realize at that point that I never got the name of my masseuse, (whoops!  ) but on the slip of paper listing the charge, apparently they also list the number of the masseuse.  Front desk asks to make sure I'm satisfied with my massage and I pay $520 with no additional tips or anything.
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All in all, quite a satisfying experience.
A couple minor quibbles:
- It definitely has the feel of being a bit cramped compared to the larger saunas.
- The walls seem to be paper thin. I could hear the doorbell sound from whenever someone walks by the front door going off near incessantly.
- I'd like the ability to have a hot soak after the massage (although the sauna isn't a bad alternative).
Factor in the very, very reasonable price, however, and I think I may have just found my new regular massage place. Next time, I'll need to make sure to grab a business card or something, as I don't have a phone number. In fact, now that I think about it, I didn't even see anything indicating the name of the place (although if it was written in Chinese somewhere, I wouldn't have been able to tell). Oh well...
Thanks again twice for the intel!
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I think I lose a few minutes of my massage time as a result of needing to change rooms...
) but on the slip of paper listing the charge, apparently they also list the number of the masseuse. 
Front desk asks to make sure I'm satisfied with my massage and I pay $520 with no additional tips or anything.