East China - Shanghai

[SamCan]

But why is one closed and the other still open?

Had this one being closed already ever before?

I have been reading this board and going to shanghai for 8 years. I only remember it being closed once before and only for a day or two. There was a fire once and it was closed for less than 3 days. I don't know what did the other closing back then but this is definitely different. If the other working girls are doing fine down the street, I can only guess it was something else at Manhattans. Not paying off the police, or someone there causing trouble, or maybe a friend of a friend no longer in power.

I've seen massage places I loved get closed so the chinese could put something else there. No telling what will be next. This came on pretty suddenly. For the short term there has to be WG looking for work to make rent and make the trip from Viet land worth it. Long term if it doesn't pan out the girls may no longer come back.

I got pinged by a Viet girl (I am in the US). We had been together before and she was out trolling to see who she could find. Cute 2 o something spinner.

[Lando1906]

Still shut. About 15 Viet ladies turned into streetwalkers on that road. Could probably cut a good deal just to get them out of the cold, but not my night. A number of them relocated to The Spot, and Judy's seemed to be going strong. We'll see what life is like after Pres Xi hits the road.

But why is one closed and the other still open?

Had this one being closed already ever before?

[The Guy]

Still shut. About 15 Viet ladies turned into streetwalkers on that road. Could probably cut a good deal just to get them out of the cold, but not my night. A number of them relocated to The Spot, and Judy's seemed to be going strong. We'll see what life is like after Pres Xi hits the road.

[Lando1906]

Most likely because we have a valued guest visiting our town. Or should I say HIS town.

"Most of Xintiandi's south block has been shut down until around 1 pm today for "electrical maintenance. " Most of the office buildings in the complex have also been given a day off (eeyyy), and some shops might remain closed throughout the day. But at least the restaurants should be open again in time for a late lunch. Just keep that in mind if you're planning to stop by.

You may also have noticed heightened security on the metro and a lot more traffic today. We can only speculate which recently feted head of state is visiting our fair city to warrant such disruption to our lunch plans. ".

http://www.smartshanghai.com/wire/co...al-maintenance

And yes Xijinping was seen walking the streets of Xintiandi.

Now with the mayor and party chiefs being his former assistants, he has finally taken controle of this nice city from the Jiang Zemin gang.

Lets hope this trip marks the end of the Shanghai siege!

Do you think Manhattan will open again soon? Had it ever been closed in the past in similar ways for a short time?

[Sinofaguo]

Most likely because we have a valued guest visiting our town. Or should I say HIS town.

"Most of Xintiandi's south block has been shut down until around 1 pm today for "electrical maintenance. " Most of the office buildings in the complex have also been given a day off (eeyyy), and some shops might remain closed throughout the day. But at least the restaurants should be open again in time for a late lunch. Just keep that in mind if you're planning to stop by.

You may also have noticed heightened security on the metro and a lot more traffic today. We can only speculate which recently feted head of state is visiting our fair city to warrant such disruption to our lunch plans. ".

http://www.smartshanghai.com/wire/co...al-maintenance

And yes Xijinping was seen walking the streets of Xintiandi.

Now with the mayor and party chiefs being his former assistants, he has finally taken controle of this nice city from the Jiang Zemin gang.

Lets hope this trip marks the end of the Shanghai siege!

[Lando1906]

R. I. P. Manhattan and R. I. P. Fun-place Shanghai.

I think this is the end.

[Keric333]

The place next to Buddha's is back up. However, it's not a walk-in. I've been notified via QQ. Sometimes the door will be locked. However, if they see a foreigner, they might be OK with you.

450 for FS. 400 on second visit when mentioned.

Not too many girls to choose from but a couple are very much worth the price.

[LewisCarrol]

Visited last night, Manhattan as friends have said is closed. Haven't seen Judy's in its glory, but the number and quality girls last night were okay. Maybe 6/10 - had fun evening though, was offerred 1000 for night at around 2:30, gave a pass.

Some of the girls seem to have moved to better hotels. Last two nights in westin as well as fairmont, met 2-4 pretty girls at the bar who finally ended up offerring for 1500. Pass as I was way too drunk at that time.

Are there any good Karaoke bars still on? Didn't see much on the forum recently. Wanted to try it at least once. Please let me know. Would appreciate your help. Pm is active.

Safe Mongering,

LC.

[Red Rider]

I was also there last Saturday night.

When I arrived in the area I saw a black police SUV with its lights flashing, parked across the street from Manhattan. Watching the action. It just made me a little nervous that they were showing they knew what was transpiring.

I opted to conduct business at Judy's instead. And had a great session with one of the nice Viets there.

Red Rider.

[MoonCat1]

By good luck I had the same experience last week. The place was in full swing, was packed, had a great time. Was my first visit to that particular candy store, glad I was able to see it in all its glory.

I was there last Wednesday, no sign of trouble. I heard from my friend about the raid.

Looks like I got to experience Judy's, just in time.

[MvuLane]

You martyr doesn't need to perish after all, but he won't get laid tonight.

Manhattan is closed. No one outside other than a beggar and a couple of shady "girl, massager" dudes.

Judy is not that busy, but open and not empty either. Almost no western face. 80% (men of course) are Asian and I assume Chinese. All groups are at a table and have company but the ratio is 1 girl every 2-3 guys.

The girls that are still without a date are either a pass or. Well let's say my say my left hand will give me more pleasure. The funny (or sad) thing is that they are begging for male companionship and get rejected without much hesitation (I had to do that maybe 8-10 times).

I have been here two days ago and there were 5 x more and 2 x as pretty.

It is again funny (and sad) that the only way to get a passable, if not pretty, girl is to grab one as she leaves her date due to "failed arrangements" before someone else grabs her.

I am actually writing this report on a table at Judy (all for myself).

I should have bought that ticket to Manila after all.

One last comment: most the prettiest girls seem to be sitting at the tables at the back of the bar. Guys there seem the "show off" type, ready to get drunk more than laid. A good 5 very pretty ones there. The rest of us has to make do what what's left.

I should have gone to Manila after all (have I already said that?

Update: I finally got a 28 yo passable (after 2 beers anyway) and slim Vietnamese. Two kids. 1,500 why all night (at 2:30 am) and she forfeited the right to say no. I'm at FamilyMart and the neon bulbs are shining their cold lights on the sad truth. It is cheap but it is bad.

[Member #4689]

@The Guy: please check your mail. Thanks!

[Member #4689]

Gents, just a few observations:

- With the election of the new Shanghai Party Secretary (previous one now joining the top national leadership) you can not realistically expect things to relax soon (refer to previous posts about leadership changes in Minhang etc and those were 'only' district level changes);

- Manhatten / Judy etc are low hanging fruit, extensively discussed here and very visible, so....

- Seems SNG / Steven's posts have been deleted, why and by whom? LE action?

Be careful !

[MvuLane]

OMG, I am shocked to hear Judys and Manhattan are in focus of police now! Why? The conference might be finished, they can stop with raids, especially if you only want to go out for a drink and watch girls.

I really hope this is just a coincidence.

Everyone who is in Shanghai next days: please report from Judy's and Manhattan if you will be there. I want to go next week there and I don't have any plan B.

I am afraid my options will disappear.

I will go there now. If I don't report back, you can consider me MIA and remember me as a martyr.

Before I go, let me just add that I have been in Shanghai and I've been pestered by the "massage" girls at least a hand dozen times. That was not the case during the congress, so I have to guess what's going on now is not (entirely) related.

[GollyWoggle]

People referred to the 19th People's Congress as the cause of the crackdown. I don't know about that. It was in Beijing and it is over. Looking at the thread from that city, there are still mongering activities going on and they have hardly the kind of fear as we experienced here. Is that a new policy and not a temporary thing? Does that mean Shanghai will become the next Dongguan?

The weather is always changing, so who really knows. But. Considering that the new 7 member politburo of the CCP includes a former Shanghai mayor and Shanghai Party Chief it is not surprising what's happening in Shanghai. It's too soon since the 19th Conference to know what the lasting result will be. Just stay safe and exercise caution.