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What I experienced in today's video is the epitome of chill. I have found my happy place and it's in a Shenyang bathhouse!
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[@YangGao-vg1lx]

Where else in the world can you get this kind of service for this much money? Simply incredible!

[@user-qn9yh2ie2g]

ancient Rome

[@EchoStorePK]

​ @user-qn9yh2ie2g Ture，I went to visit places related to baths in Ancient Rome and I was very shocked that the Ancient Roman baths were so big, the statues were very beautiful, I even imagined the smell of grapes and red wine, except of course for the toilets in Ancient Rome where it seemed that if you were a little bit chubby you could touch other people's ass，😆

[@dicky-duck6632]

The decadent Roman bathing culture was characterized by excessive indulgence, debauchery, and moral decay within the context of public baths.These corrupt bathing culture was indeed one of the reasons for the decadence and downfall of the ancient Roman Empire@@user-qn9yh2ie2g

[@redmondlee9579]

In fact, she has already taken added services. It is reasonable for locals to spend two-thirds of the price and enjoy services that are not much different.

[@9064peterpan]

Deng, I'll take communism everyday.

[@eddiegerahty3454]

That buffet is even much better than many decent restaurants.

[@catinabox3048]

I'm from Changchun, and I'd say the scrubbing culture in northeastern China is not because of dry cracked skin. It's because before heating and home showers became common, people didn't bathe very often, especially in the winter. It was too cold for that. Most often, people's daily washing routine just consisted of washing their face and feet, so when they did bathe, they would end up having a lot of layers of dead skin and oils and stuff that had layered up over time. This isn't centuries ago either, since the Cultural Revolution made China behind the rest of the world. I was born in 1990 and I still remember our family getting our first home shower when I was 4-5 years old, and even then, it wasn't convenient to use because it was common for the water to leak to the floor below, so if you didn't want your neighbors yelling at you, you showered only sparingly. There are also still rural communities today that don't have showers or modern heating solutions and don't bathe as often as a result. This said, Chinese people don't develop BO nearly as much, and sweating in Dongbei winter is pretty rare, so it's not as bad as it sounds.

[@Cyhcg5uhgb]

Thank you for explaining

[@pastasoo]

The fact that she says the price was very reasonable at $58 USD and then I remember my crappy pizza lunch delivery today was $60. Reasonable isn't even the right word.

[@jamesshn5727]

u got ripped off hard

[@pastasoo]

@@jamesshn5727 just NYC doordash prices

[@tamhuy10]

delivery fee probaly more than half that, but even 20 for pizza lunch is a lot @@jamesshn5727

[@welcome2stp]

i got two subway doordash to me at work with a $10 tip and total wad $45 lol

[@LibeliumDragonfly]

food inflation here is out of control

[@stevenkyle9426]

I once went to a lovely bathhouse in Dalian, It's actually a rain forest with real tropical fruits growing there next to the pool you are soaking (not allowed to pick though). There are several water slides where you can have fun. There are both indoor and outdoor pools , and pools with different themes. And the best thing is it is open 24 hours! I will never forget I was soaking in the water in an indoor rain forest while no one else but some dinosaur models was around at mid night. An unforgettable feeling.

[@kats351]

That sounds amazing, do you remember what it was called?

[@stevenkyle9426]

@@kats351 It's called Cheng Yuan Wen Quan (成园温泉）I know this place because my younger sister was studying in the nearby university.

[@zoewang4043]

@@stevenkyle9426 Oh my god, I think I've been there! When I lived with my grandparents in Dalian, we sometimes went there! I think it's also where my grandpa (unsuccessfully) tried to teach me to swim

[@kakacicimakutuyoung]

I was so distressed watching channel on the current war in the middle east then switched to Amy's channel, it brings calmness, joy, and relaxation instantly, Thanks for sharing Amy .

[@tinkerbella7433]

Thank you I understand the feeling but thanks for not being ignorant.

[@alexandrafalbo4062]

I love seeing Amy hit up the spa or relaxing facilities. It’s always such fascinating complexes.

[@HenggaoCai]

It’s surprisingly very affordable.

[@xianx1866]

It’s crazy cheap!

[@yaqiwang5242]

Yeah, Las Vegas buffet alone can be above 100$.

[@hanice88]

​@@yaqiwang5242100$? That's not bad at all!

[@elleem3951]

WOW! Just the seafood selection at the buffet there looks like it is better than whatever seafood buffet we can get in Sydney PERIOD. This buffet alone would have cost $150 AUD or more in OZ.

[@a.m.3627]

There is a Thai seafood buffet in Sydney costs like $99 for regular, and $120 for premium I remember. Beffet in star casino is a joke, but I heard the new crown casino has some decent buffet.

[@a.m.3627]

But only for food, bath and massage are not included. I really hope we can have this in Sydney, a nice place to hang out with mates. Go to clubs and bars are kind boring now, and I can't watch movies all the time, also boring...

[@RespectOthers1]

What an awesome experience. The buffet is especially great value for money. This would be a fantastic idea for a hen night! :D

[@Vntoronto]

Wow! This is such a great experience with a very reasonable price Amy! Enjoy yourself there!😊

[@shaunbudka6396]

Loved this episode. I wonder if anything like this would work in the US? But $58 wouldn't cover the seafood buffet! :D This seems like a $400 day here.

[@eggheadegghead]

There are Korean bathhouses in CA,NJ, NYC, etc. admission is usually around $50. All others are extra……. They aren’t in the same scale as the ones in China……

[@xianx1866]

In the US for basic services, $60 dollars would be only for the tips…lol. Great video as always!

[@bowenli5886]

They obviously have more entertainment in that building, I've heard they have video games, vr room, sports center, gym, mahjong room, library, bowling center, ktv....

[@qilu2004]

yes, all those services cost money, more than what you need to pay outside of a bathhouse like these. but here you can wonder around in your pj, and go back to take another bath if you want😅

[@eggheadegghead]

Yea they do cost money, but I think people are ok paying just a little bit more. If a place charges too much, then people will complain…..

[@SKurous]

@@qilu2004

[@arafsadventures]

Been to a few of these in China they're amazing! 😋

[@lingfengge6666]

Which cities? And are they as cheap as this one?

[@baskjhdgkasgd]

@@lingfengge6666 There are some in every city, but the ones in Northeast China are the most authentic.

[@mikeyin9223]

As a boy who grew up in southern China, I was also shocked by the bathing service in northeast China. Welll actually, it really became a local culture in Dongbei. Moreover my friend who studied in Dongbei told me in most bathing centers, the average consumption would be lower than in the video. around 200-350 yuan ( 30-50 dollar). When I go back to China, I will definitely take my parents to Dongbei to experience it😄

[@DeathobJail]

南方也很多啊，像手佳什么的

[@elchanan_woo]

其实她去的不是沈阳最好的，而且大多数东北人去洗浴只是花个门票然后坐一天，因为里面书吧游戏机休息区都有，你可以自己带茶去坐一天😂

[@aden5297]

WOW. this looks like heaven on earth and the pricing is incredibly reasonable. I've only been interested in visiting the southern parts of China but your dongbei videos are really starting to change my mind😂

[@HarryHappyEveryday]

China is big to visit，everyplace have difference.

[@michaelchen5347]

Such places are found in almost every northern city in China

[@kawhi_ka]

​@@michaelchen5347but mkd is best

[@rougeorientaldanceyoga7491]

Go to Northwest part and northeast, go to Xinjiang, Lanzhou, Haerbin, you will love there and know the real china😊 Famous tourism sites are too international now.

[@Marcian79]

The Dongbei bathing culture indeed is wonderful. One needs to say that this was more on the pricey side compared to other bath houses in the region, but given the standard, understandably so. 😉 As for things to do during winter: the Harbin Ice and Snow festival would be a regular choice, of course. However, I would be very curious what Wudalianchi (五大连池市), Heilongjiang province, might be like at that time. During the summertime it is truly beautiful with all the green, the volcanoes, and the lakes around. With snow and ice it might be pretty amazing. Not sure about accommodations, though.

[@jonsong4592]

I was just in Shenyang yesterday specifically for the bathhouses hahaha, although I went to two different ones, Pop Forest, and Qinghe Peninsula. Pop forest is pretty similar but space themed. Qinghe Peninsula is more resorty and has a whole villa section where you can rent up to full cabins with private hotsprings. The main building has a bathing section like usual, but also multiple floors of communal (swimsuit required) hotspring sections for mixed genders as well as a small waterpark and outdoor pools (the ones that are still open run with warm water thankfully) Seems a shame you didn't go to Qinghe Peninsula, as that's pretty much the benchmark bathhouse in Shenyang. If you are still in Shenyang by the time this video was uploaded, highly highly recommend. But don't book the tatami indoor hotspring room if youre staying the night, that room in particular doesnt have adequate ventilation and after using the hotspring the temperature stayed 29-30 for the day with ac on full blast. If youre going and wants to stay a night, get one of the villa area accommodations. There are small 1 br houses if you go alone or with dirk, but there are also full cabins if you have more friends!

[@Runningbowels]

That grand total was a huge shock. I was thinking it was going to be much much more than $58! Cool place.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

Oh Amy, what an amazing experience. I'd be in heaven; first I'd have to shed my inhibitions though about being naked around total strangers. I was absolutely shocked at the price. Holy Doodle, they offer so much for so little. I'm afraid that I'd take up residence inside once I experienced a massage. Congratulations again on your engagement!🎉 I don't care what you do next, I'm here for the ride! And it's always an enjoyable one.

[@flowerpower22224]

Thank you for the consistent great videos. I learn a lot watching your videos. keep it up Blondie in China. 🥰

[@user-ve3oj9km7u]

WOW！My wife and I are from the south and just got married this year. For our wedding trip at the end of the year we are just going to Harbin to feel the joy of the north! We have decided to go to see the ice sculpture show in Harbin.

[@christinelamb1167]

I just randomly came across this video, and man do I ever wish I was in China right now! I would GLADLY pay $58 USD for such an amazing experience! "A theme park for chilling", indeed! 😁I'm so impressed by your command of the language, but I'm assuming you've probably studied for years and years. Ok, I'm intrigued, so I'm now to watch some more of your videos!

[@ba-gg6jo]

What a stunning place, well thought out, with lovely ambiance, and by the sounds of it extremely good value. Nice to see another aspect of life in China. Thank you.

[@wangbei9]

Really miss this so much! Every time back to my hometown, this bathhouse is always one of my must-do things🥳. It’s so relaxing and helps me get refreshed. Hope there is one in Australia soon though I highly doubt there will be😂

[@VerhoevenSimon]

That looks like an amazing experience. And I'd love to see you visit some local winter festivals.

[@ea9300]

Hi Amy, your videos are getting better and better. Thank you very much for filming all these wonderful videos and sharing the adventures with us. It’s just amazing to learn about the Chinese culture and life through a foreigner’s eyes. Enjoy your life in China.

[@beeku5557]

You're so delightful to watch Amy! I've never wanted to go to China, but watching your vids have definitely been changing my mind :D

[@hawkeyehelen]

I’m so envious 🥺 that’s just my kinda place to go and have a day to myself. So cheap compared to Oz. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏽🥰

[@marilovescoffee]

That looked like such a relaxing day! As for things to do in Dongbei this winter, I lived in Harbin for a year and I'd love to see your take on the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. Also the Russian food and cultural influence in Harbin. Thanks for all the thought and time you put into preparing such enjoyable videos!

[@user-sing-in-the-wind]

She had already been to Harbin Ice and Snow Festival a few years ago

[@utube41952]

You are one of my favorite youtuber in china, I have been following you since chopstick legs and you continue to surprise me with your adventures and food adventures. Keep up and keep going with your adventures I will be following you and wishing if only I was there.

[@Handleshmandle1]

Great video as always, and congrats to you and Derk!

[@hopewjn]

Welcome to my hometown ! so exciting to see you are there !! have a great trip !

[@lighterdays-n3r]

That looked amazing! Would love if you could do a video on things to do in the winter in Changchun! Moving up there soon! 🎉

[@nadineinchina]

Welcome to Shenyang! In winter you should definitely go visit 清河半岛 hot springs resort. And eat all the best dong bei foods!

[@yvang3665]

I’m from northeast China. This is pretty normal for us, basically we go to those bathhouses every weekend. Some bathhouses have a 4th floor for men, you know what that area for. lol.

[@Elrond_Hubbard_1]

testicle waxing?

[@ethanj5143]

more bath houses as you looked really different from your usual .. also maybe show us different types of food inside them :) queen for a day ")

[@kimmichau7643]

These kind of modern bathhouses are everywhere at big city in China.

[@avengercn7232]

不 只有东北有

[@user-ls7is2ny9l]

@@avengercn7232东北的可能更好点可是别的地方也都是有的

[@iamkathymon]

My family is from Dongbei, more specifically an hour from Changchun in a city called Siping, and this video makes me miss how affordable living in China and in Dongbei can be. Not specifically a winter thing, but definitely worth checking out Yanbian prefecture. It's so different from any other area in China and seeing how the community has mixed the Korean culture in with the Chinese.

[@gaasap6665]

我也是四平的😂

[@iamkathymon]

@@gaasap6665 老家的人 😂 你好 👋🏻

[@user-se8je4td7z]

@@gaasap6665 我靠 我也是。

[@dianeyu2121]

I agree, Yanbian or Yanji is so much fun if you like Korean food!

[@kko-punch7059]

The whole world is fighting all kinds of wars, killing each other, and Blondie is eating her life away in China 🇨🇳 , and still skinny 😂😂😂😂😂! You’ve got to love her ❤❤

[@yueminwang3551]

Love your videos! I am a Dalianese living in Canada (cold weather is part of me now, lol). For other things to do/eat in winter: 糖葫芦，烤地瓜，糖画(I advice not to actually eat it)，冰车(basiclly skating blades on chairs, this can be found where there is a frozen river like 哈尔滨&锦州). I do recommend trying 烧烤 in 锦州, not a lot to see there but the 烧烤 is probably the best in the world. Also, there are lots of good food in Dalian that you missed, seafood restaurants and Korean/Japanese food/BBQ are worth trying the next time you visit my hometown.

[@ladysecretz]

I wish that we had this here in Australia. That Shenyang bathhouse is so amazing...I would *love* to experience a place like that atleast once in my life. Glad that you had a great time there, Amy. =) Thank you for showing us this incredible establishment.

[@MrLoichin]

everything in aussieland is too expensive

[@user-ji6xl5sx6b]

千里之行始于足下~读万卷书，不如行千里路。 中国欢迎你，这里有世界上最好的治安和最友善的人。

[@ladysecretz]

You're not wrong and thank you for your words of wisdom. @@user-ji6xl5sx6b

[@linzeli1247]

Can imagine how much it would cost in Australia though.

[@ladysecretz]

​@@linzeli1247 yes, it would be incredibly expensive to say the least.

[@pal2011]

Wooow!!! This place looks amazing.

[@MusicisLife3]

What an incredible experience! Thank you for sharing!

[@eyeofthetiger6002]

This is about as far removed from a Turkish bathhouse as you can find.😂 the food selection is simply amazing!

[@debbiegreen6706]

This looks absolutely wonderful and that price is insanely reasonable ❤

[@dlgagadlgaga]

如果自己出差去沈阳从来不定酒店，直接住洗浴里，舒服又节省，有吃有住还能洗澡😁

[@Jadechen02]

你好聪明

[@caprisun1204]

Please do more bathhouses! So we can live vicariously through you!

[@elaine_qqliu8506]

Wow, amazing service and full on experience, tenks Amy for the detailed information, now I wanna try it next time if I have the chance to visit the northern part of China, I am kinda nervous when thinking about getting the massage with my "birthday suit", but I will try to be open minded and try it out if I have the opportunity to do it :)

[@simpierce3845]

One of the most educational video and very entertaining as well.

[@user-ko2ww6uz7c]

I wanna spend the whole weekend in this place, excellent getaway from work.

[@ironqqq]

Amazing... the entire video is utterly fascinating!

[@Johnwalkstheworld]

Put it on top of our list…… can you sleep there and do it all over again in the morning. Massage, food and movies! I’m IN!

[@JetWings]

I grew up in Shenyang, this is my city! This episode just made me sooooo happy!! and of course, home sick..

[@Phoca_Vitulina]

Omg that looks incredible! Would love to go there with some friends and have like a total spa day!

[@ziyu91]

Okay, go Dong Bei for bathhouse is definitely in my winter to do list. Can’t wait to get scrubbed!

[@ericgong5030]

Soaking in an outdoor hot spring after a heavy snowfall amazing

[@loodyqt]

You should go to Harbin this winter! They have the biggest ice sculpture festival in China!!

[@winterburden]

Thank you, that's so cool! Have fun!

[@Crystalbomb321]

I went to a massage place and they had huge rooms with big tvs, unlimited food (delicious food), drinks and we sang karaoke and watched movies and listened to music. It was amazing. That buffet would have been 130+ in NZ 🙄

[@Cam12318]

Wow it looks really nice and relaxing

[@PS-383]

What to do in Dongbei in the winter? How about go for a polar dip on January 1? 🥶❄

[@yezi8584]

you can go to winter amusement parks in shenyang or the ice festival in haerbin, they have like these cool massive ice sculptures and they even light up at night, it looks pretty cool!!

[@alien0715]

That buffet looks amazing 😮

[@user-rn9qk4yx4f]

As a south-region-born person, one of my goals is to experience the winter and some bath culture of north-east China.

[@jaymesmith7959]

It's absolutely gorgeous. I wanna go there immediately.

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Immediate reaction is I want to go there right now! Sign me in! I just need time to learn a little bit of Cantonese 😅😜‼️ I would love to visit Dongbei in winter! I’ve always hated the cold but after being fascinated by places like Yakutsk and Longyearbyen, Iceland, Lapland,Greenland or even Hokkaido and watching so many documentaries and vlogs I’m not scared anymore Good clothing right attitude and Vit D supplements and you’re ready … best thing is to be prepared and embrace all the good things that this region can provide you with! I’m vey much looking forward to see what you will make of it! Enjoy it and share with us 😊🙏🏼🫶🏼 Take care absolutely loved this episode Sabrina 🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@avengercn7232]

东北的人们不讲粤语。

[@dxJ-qt2th]

Oh no! Dear, people from Northeast China cannot understand Cantonese.

[@billinsf88]

Simply amazing!

[@Dune986]

It looks so relaxing with the combination of food, bath and message, with a couple of friends perhaps even better and forgetting about the world 😀

[@junhaohu5266]

I miss the Bathhouse!!!! Canada should have one here! 😂

[@franklinpenguin]

Yup😂

[@qilu2004]

not many canadians are comfortable being naked in front of strangers.

[@david911510]

⁠@@qilu2004But i saw 100 people ride bike naked on the street in downtown Toronto before😅😂

[@petafibbie6020]

With so many employees, the price in Canada will go through the roof😂😂

[@qilu2004]

@@david911510 naked as "with absolutely nothing on"?

[@sinas8414]

This is heaven on earth, for a tiny price.

[@HenggaoCai]

That looks so good.

[@Thomas-Chin10]

Amazing! I would definitely get stuck here all day.🙂

[@rayhou4542]

Hi Amy. You don't have to suffer the winter there outdoor, you may play Majon indoor the whole season!

[@vinniekay0967]

That Spa looked rediculous expensive but costed next to nothing! And you were sò pumped about 😉 Nice!

[@jenniferupton8498]

What an amazing experience. Something similar in Aussie land would be quadruple the price.

[@toewomg]

That was such an amazing experience for you, It made me wanted to be there right now! Lol….

[@aaa4217]

What an amazing place.🤩

[@ephye343]

it's mind blowing man for this

[@soonyin]

would like to see you visiting the ice sculpture in Harbin!

[@honeybadger8303]

Completely pampered eh! LOL! I am so jealous! A 90 minutes massage here cost me $150 CAD just this past Friday.

[@murrymu4632]

这家澡堂更像是一家五星级酒店，7:26 有机会一定要试试 14:15 太实惠了！ 东北这个大宝藏待Amy来发掘❤❤❤

[@lingfengge6666]

北京也有好多这样的洗浴中心，不过可能搓澡服务不如东北

[@mengliu38]

去过北京的类似的，视频里这个要实惠太多了

[@kpaul4474]

这价格真好

[@fok6514]

搓澡，东北是专业的！

[@murrymu4632]

@@fok6514 👍👍👍

[@Krenisphia]

"he's got a table full of xiaolongxia." Yeah that would be my dad at any buffet.

[@maneil9297]

My partner who is from the UK didn't think he would like the bathhouse, but he went in and he loved it. He basically went in everyday while we stayed in ChangChun😅😅😅😅

[@user-kx1mt4xk1e]

他喜欢的是特殊服务吧

[@maneil9297]

@@user-kx1mt4xk1e 关键是没有特殊服务

[@tonysofla]

Harbin Ice Festival starting January 5th, 2024.

[@LL-kc8rs]

damn, what a great value! here in LA, kspa is the go-to but it costs much more than that

[@HarryHappyEveryday]

My university is in Shenyang for 4 years study, while now I am in Melbourne, it is amazing to see this video and I miss shenyang bathhouse very much. By the way, living in bathhouse is high performance price ratio and you can live here whole night at around minimal 50-100 yuan while 10-20 dollar. If you are open and like to try new things. Just try these bathhouse.

[@johannarm7582]

Omggg I wanna do it !!! thanks for the video

[@vieetamour]

Cheap as well as comfortable, love it

[@asl6304]

For the whole winter, I'd love to see her simply have a mukbang eating da la pi and guo bao rou or perhaps, having a showcase of Russian/Russian--inspired, Manchurian, and Korean foods in Dongbei

[@LGZSZHB]

事实上，并不存在韩国食物

[@heimuk]

time to bring your family to China again and let them have wonderful time like you 🥰🥰🥰

[@esclave29]

Very Spirited Away vibes haha. Congrats on the engagement!

[@XYZTheBest]

this bathing house blew my mind! I would love to try it one day when I go to China.

[@kkdance]

Such facilities is a hit in China ! May I make a suggestion to visit 曲水蘭亭 in Hangzhou please ? Heard that is the “Hermes of Spa & buffet in China” ! 👜

[@by9691]

欢迎来到我的老家! I was wondering where to find a luxury place to bath when I visit home in next Feb. Wonderful timing Amy! Can I ask if they accept international credit cards?

[@absolutedi]

Congratulations on getting the ring! We want to see your fiancé soon!

[@TheTopher3000]

That bathhouse looks amazing.

[@jiaoshoupp]

Actually, I am practicing my English listening by your video, and it is very useful, thank u very much.

[@mannixtong409]

Extremely admire ❤ 羨慕妒忌狠😂