Beijing's renowned foot massage center Liangzi has recently opened a new Dongzhimenwai branch, to offer its soothing massage skills to the neighbourhood and especially to foreign expats in the area.

Established in 1997, the massage center has opened more than 400 chain stores nation-wide, employing more than 21,000 employees. With its headquarter in Beijing, it is probably the biggest foot massage center in Beijing. As well as foot massage, the center also offers back massage and full body massage. In the past years, Liangzi has always used quality herbal soup to soak the feet in, and excellent massage skill, as well as quality service, to bring comfort to its customers. In the past 10 years, Liangzi has created a miracle in the fitness service arena, and set an example for the foot massage field, in the pattern of naturalistic therapy. Liangzi has unified its images, treatment methods, etiquette, costumes, and training at different branches. Two training centers are established in Zhengzhou and Xinxiang in Henan Province, where renowned professors are hired to conduct unified training.

Unlike many massage companies, Liangzi has completed its ISO9000 certification. Liangzi employees have taken pains to create various Chinese herbal recipes for soaking the feet, and various foot massage methods, which have won acclaim from people of all circles in society.

The Liangzi brand name has been registered in the United States of America, Republic of Korea and Japan. Branch stores have opened in ROK, Turkey and Malta.

Founder Zhu Guofan has overcome tremendous difficulties to carve out his foot massage business. He and his employees are committed to continuing to contribute more and more to the improvement of health and fitness conditions of all people in society.

11am-1:30am. 23 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 6617-9999. 朝阳区东直门外大街23号良子健身东直门店

(China Daily 08/02/2007 page14)