When Botswana-native journalist Kago Moshashane arrived in Beijing, they never expected their biggest culture shock would come from a rose-quartz stone sliding across their skin. 🧖♀️ But in this city of 22 million, ancient wellness traditions meet modern curiosity – often with surprising results!
📸 Picture this: A sleek Chaoyang District spa where Kago and friends nervously giggled through their first gua sha session. \"It looked like a torture tool,\" they admit, referring to the jade scraper. \"But the therapist explained how it's been used for centuries to improve circulation – like a TikTok-worthy massage with historical clout!\" 🔥
The verdict? \"At first it felt like sunburn,\" Kago laughs. \"But by the third session? My skin glowed like I'd discovered Beijing's best-kept secret.\" Experts confirm gua sha’s renewed popularity blends traditional Chinese medicine with Gen-Z’s obsession with holistic wellness.
🌿 Pro tip for travelers: \"Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it,\" Kago advises. \"My gua sha stone is now my favorite souvenir – cheaper than designer jade, and way more functional!\"
