Massage Thu Duc City: what a session at Tong Gia feels like
Tong Gia team · Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh · 2026-10-27
Tong Gia’s massage branch in Thu Duc City is at Unit T16-21, The Manhattan, Vinhomes Grand Park, Long Binh Ward (the former District 9), open 9:00 to 20:00 every day. A traditional Vietnamese massage costs 450,000 VND (about $17) for 60 minutes, and this guide walks you through what that hour actually feels like if you are coming from elsewhere in the city.
Thu Duc City covers the old Districts 2 and 9 and the former Thu Duc District, so plenty of people who book here are not township residents. They come from apartments in the east, from offices, or from a weekend with friends nearby. If that is you, the notes below are written with the trip in mind.
Planning the trip across the city
Distances inside Thu Duc City are bigger than they look on a map, and traffic changes a lot between midday and the evening rush. Give yourself a buffer so you do not arrive flustered; the first minutes of a massage go better when you are not still thinking about the road.
Before you leave, send your preferred time and session to WhatsApp or Zalo on +84 888 264 559. Pin the branch on Google Maps and share that pin with your driver. The branch closes at 20:00, so a 60-minute session should start by 19:00.
Eat lightly an hour or two beforehand and wear something comfortable. If you are pregnant, have a recent injury or live with an ongoing health condition, say so when you book. If you are not sure massage suits you right now, see a licensed physician first.
On arrival: a look before any touch
The session does not start with oil and long strokes. The technician first takes a quiet look at how you stand and sit: your complexion, the line of your shoulders, the curve of your back. This is the approach of founder Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh, a traditional Vietnamese wellness master with more than 13 years of practice, who draws on Vietnamese face and posture reading to suggest where the body is carrying the most tension. It shapes the session plan. It is not a health assessment.
You then lie face down, and the technician runs their fingers slowly down both sides of your spine. People are often surprised here. A point near the shoulder blade or the waist that never bothered you can turn out to be the tightest spot on your back.
The working part of the hour
With that map in hand, the technician spends time where it is needed instead of following a fixed routine. You will feel thumbs settling on points along the neck and shoulders, and the palms or both hands pressing down the back toward the waist, much like the photo above. The right pressure is a deep, dull ache that softens as you breathe out. Anything sharp, burning or tingling is a signal to speak up.
Pressure is checked with you the whole way through. “Softer”, “harder” or a simple hand gesture is enough, and there is no need to tough it out; this is wellness massage, not a medical service, and it should feel good rather than heroic.
Finishing warm
The last stretch is gentle: a warm herbal compress over the areas that were worked, then a foot soak. This is usually when the drive and the day finally drop away. Get up slowly, drink some water, and take a minute before heading back out into traffic.
That evening, keep things easy. Mild tenderness the next day is common and fades. If discomfort lingers or feels wrong, stop and see a licensed physician.
Choosing a session for a trip across town
| Session | VND | About USD |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Vietnamese massage, 60 min | 450,000 | 17 |
| Traditional Vietnamese massage, 90 min | 550,000 | 21 |
| Neck & shoulder or lower-back session, 60 min | 550,000 | 21 |
| Full body session, 120 min | 950,000 | 37 |
| Herbal steam | 120,000 | 5 |
If you are travelling a fair distance, a 90-minute traditional massage makes the trip feel worthwhile without filling the whole afternoon. All retail prices are on the prices page, and more about the branch is on the Vinhomes Grand Park page. The branch has 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews.
FAQ
Is the Thu Duc City branch worth the trip if I live in the old District 2 area? That depends on your schedule and traffic. If you go, a 90-minute session gives you more time on the table for the travel involved.
What should I tell the technician at the start? Mention any area that feels tight and any recent injury or health condition. After that, just tell them if the pressure should be lighter or firmer.
Can I come straight from work in the evening? Yes, as long as a 60-minute session starts by 19:00 and a 90-minute one by about 18:30, since the branch closes at 20:00. Booking ahead on WhatsApp or Zalo is the safest way to get an evening slot.
This is a wellness service, not medical care.