Han Lin Choon Bathhouse

Off Baochu Lu, between West Lake and Fen Qi Lu in the Hwa Yang Lian Hua area. Walking distance from the Hyatt and Shangri-La and plenty other hotels by the lake. Standing at the intersection of Baochu Lu and Bei Shan Lu, at the northern most shore of West Lake, walk northwest up Baochu Lu. After about 50m there will be a narrow road on your right leading off through the park. Ignore this and keep walking along Baochu Lu for another 80m or so, until you come to a gate. Turn right and walk about 50m past the discos on both your right and left, and under the sign that reads California Bar. At No. 2 Bao Chu Lu (a complex of straight disco clubs) there is a big sign in Chinese for Han Lin Cunwith an arrow pointing to the entrance downstairs, opposite the G Plus club. Walk down the steps and through the glass doors. It has dozens of daybeds put together in a square configuration and also a dark room. There are about five showers in the wet area and a blacklight sauna. Zhejiangnese massuers (not pushy) are also available. Open 24/7.