Longshan Temple area update.
Spent way over budget on my Europe trip and was looking for something on the cheap. Pleasantly surprised by my last two visits to Longshan temple area. First, stay away from the alleys directly off the main night market. Those are the places where you'll be pulled in by hags and ripped off. Second, the following is for the more adventurous or those familiar with Taiwan. May not recommend for first time visitors with zero mandarin. Third, remember that this is an area with a large gangster presence. So, even though Taiwan in general is safe, stay cautious and don't do anything stupid. Longshan temple is known for the abundance of 50-60 (dare I say even 70) year old chines working ladies, but there are still decent experiences to be had if you know where to look. From Longshan temple mrt station exit 1, go north on xiyuan road, turn right on guilin road and continue east. Go past xichang street until you reach Kangding road. Turn right on kangding and continue south until you hit Heping west road. This stretch (on guilin road just after xichang street and kangding street until heping west road) is where you find some action. On this stretch, you'll see several massage shops and working ladies standing around. Usually on the older side, but sometimes may find an attractive one. If you see one you like, ask her how much and she'll take you to her flat nearby. I had an ok-looking 40 something Chinese woman for 1500. If you don't see anyone you like, take another lap around the area, but don't force it. Try another day. Another option are the street agents (mostly older men) standing around on guilin road between xichang street and kanding road. Walk slowly and appear to look around and they'll approach you. One way is to stop at the massage shops and appear to be looking at prices. Once an older man approaches you, he may ask you if you want a girl and that he has young girls. Key word is young. If he doesn't say it, tell him you only want young girls. In my experience, the agent told me he has young girls and that I can look first with no obligation to stay. Then I follow him to a building about 5 minutes away which turns out to be sort of a ofop. He shows me three different flats in the building each with one girl. All three girls were cute / attractive Vietnamese in their 20's. Flats were clean and well-lit. He quotes me 20 minutes for 1800 or 40 minutes for 2800. I choose 40. Girl was cute, great attitude, good service. I forgot to get the agent's contact but can probably find him again on the street there anyway.
1st time to Taiwan. Seeking recommendation.
Hi all,
I'll be heading to Taiwan for the first time and will be staying in Wanhua District. Would like to know if anyone can recommend some massage places around that area? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.
A better alternative to the now-closed minquan blue.
Guys,
You're all going to thank me for this. I found a gem of a massage place. Was in the Longshan temple area again tonight and walked to a section I had not previously been. Plenty of massage shops in that area that I usually don't bother with because you usually can't see inside and when you can, the girls aren't that attractive. However, today, I walked past one with a clear glass front and had to do a double and triple take. Sitting inside were these two beautiful Vietnamese girls. I was creeping on them from outside so much, the mamasan came out to greet me. The massage was 1300 and I picked one of these two girls. The place operates the same as the old minquan blue. Girl provided excellent attitude and decent service although the massage itself sucked. Basic tip was only 500. On the way out, saw two other girls that worked there. All four girls (Vietnamese) that I saw there tonight looks-wise were on par if not better than the best minquan blue had to offer. Since this was my first and only time there, I don't know what the entire staff looks like nor if you see a lineup. This place is on Kangding Road. I will call it Kangding Clear for the clear glass front from now on. The address number is the square root of 40,804 (do the math). Remember, tip for basic service is 500. Do not mess up the pricing like what happened at minquan blue. Provide a follow-up report if you go there.