Really?? A Shanghai ear-cleaning tour?

It may sound a bit weird the first time you hear the words "ear cleaning" and "tour" in the same sentence, but ear cleaning can be as relaxing and stimulating as a good massage. The question we often get is "why offer this in a tour?" Well.... because it's a unique Shanghai experience that you can't get everywhere and in Shanghai it's considered a cultural heritage. And we discovered Westerners love it!

In old times, before modern medicine in China, the ear was considered a window into potential diseases. It's complex structure and hidden secrets, when properly assessed, could reveal a range of ailments. It was believed, and still is by many, that cleaning your ears provides a path to health and disease prevention.  Today customers do it more for the tradition and because it's an extremely enjoyable experience. They are also surprised at the dirt and garbage that comes out of their "clean" ears. 

The price of ear cleaning can range from 68 to over 100 RMB depending on the skill of the practitioner you desire, the length of time and the level of service you desire. This service can take from between 45 minutes to an hour and includes cleaning and a relaxing ear massage that many customers describe as sensual, comfortable and rejuvenating.

If you're visiting Shanghai and interested in this experience, send us a note and we'll point you to some of the best ear cleaning facilities in Shanghai. If you take a tour with Jenny's Shanghai Tours, we can add this service to any tour or we also include this service as part of our Vegetarian Cuisine with Ear Cleaning or Hot Springs Tour.  As we have discovered, ear cleaning isn't for everyone so we always provide our customers' options. 

We hope to see you in Shanghai soon!