Saunas

Saunas are usually situated in opulent buildings, come with the best facilities, and have the highest prices.

In a Sauna, you can usually take a shower, sit in a large communal room and watch TV, order drinks and snacks, and of course get any kind of massage you want. The masseuses are usually excellent - but you pay for it.

You can usually get a good night’s sleep for much less than the cost of a decent motel at one of these places, which makes Saunas a step up for the budget traveler in Shanghai or elsewhere who only needs a room to sleep in. It’s usually the mid to large size cities that have Saunas, however, so forget about trying to make your way across the hinterland of China only sleeping in Saunas (good book idea anyone?)