Traditional Vietnamese massage: where to go, hours and prices (Q&A)
Tong Gia team · Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh · 2026-10-23
You can book a traditional Vietnamese massage at either Tong Gia branch in Ho Chi Minh City: 225 Duong Thi Muoi Street, Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, District 12 (open 8:00 to 19:00 every day) or Unit T16-21, The Manhattan, Vinhomes Grand Park, Long Binh Ward, Thu Duc City (open 9:00 to 20:00 every day). The retail price is 450,000 VND (about 17 USD) for 60 minutes and 550,000 VND (about 21 USD) for 90 minutes, identical at both addresses.
Each heading below answers a question from people who have seen “massage Đông y” on a sign. The service itself is described on our traditional Vietnamese massage page.
What does “traditional Vietnamese massage” actually mean?
In Vietnamese the usual name is massage Đông y, literally “Eastern-style massage”. It blends three kinds of touch in one session: steady thumb pressure on acupoints, kneading of the large muscles, and gentle stretching of the limbs and neck.
At Tong Gia, the order matters as much as the techniques. The founder, Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh, a traditional Vietnamese wellness master with more than 13 years in the field, teaches his team to look at the guest first, then feel along the spine, and only then decide where the pressure should go. Two guests booking the same hour may get different routines.
Which branch is closer to me?
- District 12: 225 Duong Thi Muoi Street, Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, near Tan Chanh Hiep market. Handy if you are coming from Go Vap, Hoc Mon or Tan Binh. Google shows 4.9★ from 234 reviews: open in Google Maps.
- Vinhomes Grand Park: Unit T16-21, The Manhattan, Long Binh Ward, Thu Duc City (formerly District 9). Inside the Manhattan area itself, convenient for Long Binh, Long Thanh My and the rest of Thu Duc. Google shows 5.0★ from 183 reviews: open in Google Maps.
What time can I come in?
Both branches open seven days a week. District 12 runs 8:00 to 19:00, which suits a morning visit before the heat builds. Vinhomes Grand Park runs 9:00 to 20:00, the better choice if you can only get away after work. Start a 90-minute massage by 17:30 in District 12 or 18:30 at Vinhomes Grand Park so it ends before closing.
How much does it cost, and can I add anything?
Retail prices for a single visit, paid in VND (USD is a rough conversion):
| Service | VND | About USD |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Vietnamese massage, 60 min | 450,000 | 17 |
| Traditional Vietnamese massage, 90 min | 550,000 | 21 |
| Add-on area massage, 30 min | 199,000 | 8 |
| Cupping, 30 min | 85,000 | 3 |
| Herbal steam | 120,000 | 5 |
The whole menu is on the prices page.
How is it different from other massage styles I may have tried?
Without comparing to any particular spa, three things stand out. The rhythm is slower and pauses on points, instead of long continuous strokes. There is more attention to the neck, the line between the shoulder blades and both sides of the spine. And the session finishes with warmth rather than with a quick towel-off: a herbal compress on the back, then a foot soak.
What will my 60 minutes look like?
- A quick look. While you sit, the practitioner notices how your shoulders sit and whether your head leans forward.
- Spine check. Lying face down, you feel two thumbs travel from the base of the skull to the lower back, pausing wherever the muscle feels guarded.
- Main work. Pressure, kneading and stretching on the areas found, then the arms and legs.
- Warm finish. Herbal compress, foot soak.
With 90 minutes, the same steps simply get more time, especially the legs.
Who usually enjoys it, and who should wait?
It suits desk workers, travellers stiff from flights or buses, and anyone who likes firm, focused pressure. Hold off if you have a fever or have just eaten a heavy meal. If you are pregnant, recently injured or living with an ongoing health condition, see a licensed physician before booking and mention it to the practitioner on arrival.
How do I book a slot?
Send a WhatsApp or Zalo message to +84 888 264 559 with the branch, date, start time and length (60 or 90 minutes). Staff mainly speak Vietnamese and answer English messages with a translation tool.
Wear loose clothing and leave jewellery at home. Payment is cash or bank transfer in VND.
FAQ
Is traditional Vietnamese massage the same price at both branches? Yes. A 60-minute session is 450,000 VND (about 17 USD) and 90 minutes is 550,000 VND (about 21 USD) in District 12 and at Vinhomes Grand Park alike.
Does it use a lot of oil? Only a little, mainly on the back so longer strokes stay smooth. Most of the work is steady pressure from thumbs and palms.
Can I ask for softer pressure? Of course. The practitioner checks in throughout, and saying “lighter” or a simple hand gesture changes the pressure straight away.
Is 60 minutes enough if I have never tried it? For most people, yes. Sixty minutes covers the spine check, back, neck, arms, legs and the warm finish; 90 minutes simply slows the pace.
This is a wellness service, not medical care.