Vietnam, quick note on my last visit to Hanoi. And I’m going back

[pong]

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But I of course do hope you will have a good time, but here in Bangkok it seems more and more places are simply to tired of the many complaints and fed up with ´hiring´ or rather letting them work on their grounds for the Viet. So there must be a reason for this, as it does not apply to working guys from Khmer/Cambodia or Burma/Myanmar.

[dallastexas]

On 10/6/2019 at 3:49 PM, Mournne64 said:

I'm going to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city in January for the first time.  Does anyone have any recent news or recommendations on men, clubs, saunas?  If it's personal, please pm me.

Most saunas and spas change names and relocates to avoid police raids.  The most up-to-date information can be found on this website.  https://www.ngaytho.me/diendan/index.php

In my limited experience, there are 3 places you can have fun in Ho Chi Minh City:

-- Spas: I prefer this because you're more guaranteed to get off.  Usually, the masseurs will perform oral, penetration is rare as the owners frown upon it.  Upon arrival, you will choose the service with the "mamason", prices ranging from 200,000 vnd to 400,000 vnd, depending on the spa.  "Body" massages are done on a massage table and there is no body-to-body grinding, tends to be more professional.  "Thai" massages are a little more expensive and are usually done on a low-bed and can be a lot of fun when you're laying on your tummy and there is a smooth hot guy rubbing his chin and chest alongside your back and ass.  Each spa usually has on-staff 5-10 boys and there are photos you get to choose from once you select the type of massage you want.  Buyer beware, the photos are HIGHLY retouched.  You are expected to tip and you SHOULD tip.  The masseurs do not make money off the massage fee (that unfortunately goes to the house), they only get about 70-80% from the tip you write on a piece of paper once the massage is done.  I usually use this formula for tipping: the cost of the massage + (50,000 vnd to 150,000 vnd, depending on the performance).  For example, if the the cost of the massage is 200,000 vnd for a 60 minute body massage, then I normally tip about 250,000 vnd for ok performance... 300,000 vnd for a nice performance... 350,000 vnd if I get to rim some sweet ass and the boy cums... if the boy agrees for penetration, then tip is about 550,000 onwards.  This is just my experience, it is by no means the official rule.  Some reputable places:

    1) SevenDays spa in district 10.  Address is 104/35 Thanh Thai, Ward 12, District 10

    2) 3Some spa, 29/6 Nguyen Binh Khiem, DaKao Ward, District 1

    3) Dream Spa, 449/18 Su Van Hanh Street, Ward 12, District 10

-- Saunas: This is where the locals tend to go.  Going to saunas in Vietnam can be frustrating because the locals tend to be super horny, meek, and shy.  There are 2 spas I go to. 

     1) This is a little farther out from the city but probably the best one, called Nadam Spa, Address is 12/29/1 Quoc Lo 13, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc District.  Good facilities, good volume of locals and foreigners.  

     2) De.soi Sauna, Address is 24/7 Dinh Tien Hoang, District 1.  Entry is about 180,000 vnd (~about 8 usd).  There are multiple floors; fairly clean and relaxing.  I'm not sure when it the peak hours are.   Check out their website for details http://69sauna.zone/

-- Escort Agency: This is the preferred message if you are looking for penetration.  While other countries use WhatsApp, Viber, or Line;...in Vietnam, people prefer a local chat messenger called "Zalo."  Download the app on your smartphone and use it in combination with Google Translate to book an escort with your "mamason."  Be stupidly clear what you are looking for when chatting and make sure you are clear on the rate and what the escort will do.... Vietnamese escorts can range from being genuinely authentic to being genuinely coy.  Buyer beware, the photos are HIGHLY retouched, so make sure you calibrate your expectations and use both heads when booking.  Unlike the spa experience above, the rate you agree with the mamasan is the rate you pay the escort/masseuse... no extra tipping is necessary unless the escort really really went above and beyond. 

* Some notes:

   1) Since it is relatively cheap compared to US costs,... for safety reasons, I recommend going to the spas, saunas, or use the escort service.  I'd stay away from grinder or other apps because there's really no accountability and can be unsafe.  Language is always a barrier in Vietnam and you do not want to be stuck in a weird situation with the hotel receptionist or a crazy independent contractor hooker yelling and screaming at you. 

  2) Uber failed in Vietnam, so download the equivalent called "Grab" or "Go Viet" onto your smartphone to conveniently get from place to place.

I hope this helps!

Edited January 19, 2020 by dallastexas

[Novarunner]

Thank you for all great info concerning HCMC.  I am planning a post-pandemic trip to Vietnam and your message was very helpful.  I was wondering if you or somebody else out there could help me with something else too though.  I am have trouble translating the attached Grindr profile.  Specifically, I need help with “ra” and “ks”.  Can you help?

[Firestarter]

oh god SGN is BKK 20 yrs ago. Very few can speak english google translator app is a big help. I didn't went around spas and saunas anymore after getting hooked with one, the place is called Yang Spa https://www.facebook.com/yangspaformen The boys are just amazing and the Mamasan I guess is quite strict when it comes to staff discipline. Side story: I once cought up here in the changing room with a junior politburo member from Hanoi that I met before (long story) we pretended no to know each other.  

Massage: 300-400k Dong

Minimum Tip is 800K though this can be haggled for some less tedious activities 

[pchris5]

nice post

[xcorpse]

Had bad experience with many massage places in HCMC but there was a good sauna I went with some nice boys (Nadam if I remember correctly) 

[davidt029]

Vietnam is a fun places, so many cute boys.

[Kyle2006]

Very limited choice in vietnam, better go to bankok.

[Novarunner]

On 1/8/2021 at 8:32 AM, xcorpse said:

Had bad experience with many massage places in HCMC but there was a good sauna I went with some nice boys (Nadam if I remember correctly) 

I love Nadam Spa in HCMC.  It is both a sauna and does massage.  I have never had a bad experience with either.  A friend that lives in Vietnam tells me they are still open and I am very much looking forward to returning post-pandemic.

[Novarunner]

On 1/9/2021 at 12:02 AM, davidt029 said:

Vietnam is a fun places, so many cute boys.

If you know where to look, HCMC is filled with guys.  It’s just not as in your face as Thailand.  The guys are also less likely to speak English too so knowing some Vietnamese is very helpful.

[JimmyJoe]

I had a wonderful experience 2 years ago in Hanoi at a massage place. Boys in a line up behind a window. Found a great performer with a swimmer's body. Wish I'd had more than 3 days there.