I have not posted for a long while – thought I’ll put in my 2-fen worth of info on my old hunting ground, Qingdao. I have been travelling to this coastal city often enough for over a decade, and still go back there at least once a quarter on business. It’s the home of the “Tsingtao Beer” – so can’t be that bad. It has an annual beer festival in August – but that’s the “peak” season I try to avoid since the prices for hotels and other will go up. I usually stay in the “new town area” of Shinan District that is popular with the foreigners – including Shangrila, Crowne Plaza and Equatorial. I like Crowne Plaza (although the price has gone up a lot since it first opened) mainly because it is convenient to go “jalan2” at Jusco & Book City, plenty of restaurants (incl “Restaurant Street” YunXiaoLu), near to the streets with loads of bars, nice area to walk to WuSiGuanChan and beyond, and there is even a Starbuck Café.
I have been to many smaller niteclubs/KTVs that are fun, and MMs usually get disrobed at some point during the evening - but I have my local associates take me there and have no idea where they are since these are catered to the locals. Indeed, I won’t go there without my local friends. But there are niteclubs/KTVs located in the major hotels like Crowne Plaza (Misty Flower) and Regent (Broadway) – although the prices they charge can be ridiculous for Qingdao, e.g. those at Crowne Plaza asking for RMB8/1000 for s/t and 15/18 for o/n the last couple of times I was there, but Broadway more reasonable at 2-6-8. Compared to similar places in southern China, these places are “small” with only 80-100 MMs. I would also suggest you let mummy knows if you intend to “da-bao” the MM since not all of them will go out. BTW, all these hotels are MM-friendly and despite security guards and CCTVs everywhere, I have never been stopped returning to the hotel with MMs even at early morning…just walk in as if you own the place, and with a big smile to the security guard(s).
There are also many MMs hanging out in the bar (BATS?) in Shangrila, but not recommended becos they appear to cater to the “gweilos” who are willing to pay the ridiculous price demanded. I remember asking (quality very ordinary hor) and they gave me a quote of RMB1000-1500 for s/t – and they were not too amused when I asked if their pussies are gold-lined. I would rather walk to the nearby BBSs for a MM of similar “quality” at 10% of the price – call me cheap, but I prefer “value-for-money” and refused to be called “Robert” lah!
And yes, there are many BBS in Qingdao, incl TaiDong area, Long Distance Bus/Sifan area, ZhangShan & YunXiao areas in Shinan, harbour & airport areas – literally all over city. I have been to some, and like everywhere else in China the quality of MMs varies and will depend on your luck and luck only – indeed, I have seen real dogs to bloody gems!!! I have also met SYTs on summer holidays earning some extra cash in this popular holiday destination, but giving old fart like me real GF feelings. BBSs are easy to spot – look out for barbershops with no hair-cutting tools but with 2-10 MMs hanging out and looking lost. However, some are behind closed doors – then just look out for the barber sign and usually with pink/red lights – knock on the door - you got it right if you hear “Qin Jin” from behind the closed but unlocked door. All have rooms where you can do your deed – but I usually take MM back to hotel with the promise to give her return taxi fare since I am paranoid about “safety.” Usually acceptable to “take-away” unless there are special circumstances like the MM is new or the mummy doesn’t trust you. I never had any problem. The usual price is RMB 100/150 s/t, and RMB 300/400 o/n. I was told you can bargain it down to 200 o/n sometimes (but I think probably early in the morning) and I notice usually the mummy will demand 400 before 10pm and 300 after midnite. Most of the MMs are from DongBei and I have no problem with that, hehehe! And if you are taking o/n, make sure you come to an agreement with the mummy regarding the earliest time the MM is expected to leave in order to avoid any “misunderstanding” – because MMs will always try to leave early either to do more rounds (the BBSs are open till 6am) or go back to their boy friends.
There are also numerous saunas and bathhouses that offer “FS” but I’m not a sauna man and have not tried any in Qingdao. In fact, I probably try the sauna in southern China once a year when I have visitors on their virgin trips since I found sauna too “mechanical” with the MMs going through the motion like going through ISO procedures! Moreover, I have heard too many horror stories related to saunas in Qingdao. Actually I would consider bro Buchikong’s bad experience mentioned above wasn’t too bad – he was only misled (perhaps the place is posh and up market) but I have heard many cases where big sum is demanded for services not even rendered!!! And in Qingdao (like most places) NEVER ask the taxi drivers to bring you to any places to cheong – they will get a “hui-kou” (commission) and making you a “Robert” – heard too many sad stories of someone using his small brain and paid the unnecessary “school fee!” The taxi drivers are pretty good salesmen and once, even my local friends were convinced to check out a newly opened KTV (behind Equatorial Hotel) that ended up with a huge bill (despite my local friends checking on the pricing before we went in) – but luckily my friends are locals and the management was "smart" enough to give a huge discount (something like more than 90%) after “friendly discussions” – am sure it would be different scenario for foreigners.
So beware of scams – especially saunas and even KTV/nite clubs. In the XianggangZhongLu area, it is safer just to stick to those located in the well known hotels – even though they are more expensive than other local joints but at least the price is “standard” and they don’t try to rip you off as can happened in other places.
Popular Dance Clubs & Discos along XianggangZhongLu include Boys & Girls, Babyface, Club New York, M-Box & Feelings – good hunting grounds if you are a “suaige” especially during weekend when the places are full of MMs. Some FLs, usually identifiable by their roving eyes and more focused look on you – but can be difficult to tell and these joints are too noisy for my liking.
Off XianggangZhongLu are many smaller bars and pubs. There is even one called “Shiok” owned by Singaporeans – not sure if it is still there since I have not visited it for a long while, but used to have some friendly MMs to chat while you drink. Many bars on Minjiang Road and behind Book City on ZhangZhouErLu/GutianLu with MMs to accompany you drinking – they earn commission based on the drinks you consumed. Officially they do not go out, but after-work amusement can be arranged privately, depending on the individual MM – some more desperate than others to earn the extra RedMaos, while some will go out with no obligation if they like you. I once met a SYT who just turned up to work for the first time, unable to drink – so I told her I will give her a tip instead and she can help me “save” money by not “hustling” me to buy more drinks – sort of “win-win” arrangement although the boss won’t be happy. Nevertheless, she was really happy and agreed to go out with me the next day – oh well, that’s another story. But remember hor – the cheapest one will usually turn out to be the most expensive ones. For those brothers who know what an old fart I’m, I still do my “reality check” by looking into the mirror everyday before I go out – reminding myself that it is definitely not my look that makes MMs desire to go out with me. Oh well, it has at least keep me out of trouble.
There are also OKTs hanging around the hotels that offer MMs – but the price they asked is a lot more than market rate. I believe the OKTs are working on commission basis and understand they usually quote anywhere between 400 and 800 s/t. It won’t surprised me if these OKTs just have contacts of MMs working at the nearby BBSs and will call for them to come over if there is any potential customer. I have never used one of these services since I’m always weary of FLs.
BTW, I found the “RedStar” (
http://www.myredstar.com.cn/) to be a good guide in English for the foreigners interested in Qingdao, especially those visiting for the first time. It is similar in concept to “That’s Beijing” for Beijing, and it also has a published version (in English of course) that is available at most hotels frequent by foreigners. I believe it is at least “safer” to go to places listed in here – because if they are “hei dian” they can get very bad publicity. But having said that, always be “street smart” and make sure it is your big brain and not small brain that is making the decision. If the place is packed with people, especially with locals – it is usually no problem at all. RedStar also has listing for bathhouses, massages, personals, etc – with addresses in Chinese and that should help you to get there. Some of the “legit” places do offer FS if you ask – including those located in the hotels! I obviously do not want to publicize their names - but just use your “cheongster-instinct” lah! There are also various forums that can be interesting read. I don’t get paid for mentioning RedStar hor – so use your own judgment whether it is a good guide or not.
Anyway, these are just some brief info – hope they are of use to brothers. Here’s e-map with general info of QD:
http://qd.edushi.com/index/
Happy Hunting and do report back your findings!